PPG Breaks Ground on $280 Million Automotive Coatings Expansion in Delaware, Ohio

PPG broke ground in August on a more than $280 million expansion of its automotive coatings manufacturing site in Delaware, Ohio.

100,000 square feet and about 100 jobs

The project adds 100,000 square feet of new production space and approximately 100 jobs.

New coatings capabilities

The expansion will add waterborne basecoat and primer production, clearcoat manufacturing, real-time quality evaluation capabilities, and automated material movement technologies.

Operations in 2028

Operations at the expanded facility are expected to begin in 2028.

Next-generation coatings

Alisha Bellezza, Senior Vice President of Automotive and Packaging Coatings at PPG said:

“As the automotive OEM industry continues to evolve, PPG’s expanded capabilities in Delaware, Ohio, will help us deliver the next generation of high-quality, sustainably advantaged coatings technologies. This investment strengthens our ability to serve customers with improved efficiency, quality, and responsiveness.”