PPG Industries, Inc. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) has announced a $70 million investment to expand its aerospace transparencies site in Huntsville, Alabama. The company describes the spending as part of a series of multi-year projects aimed at increasing production capacity and supporting continued growth of its aerospace transparencies business.
The expansion includes the lease and build-out of a new 112,000-square-foot facility that will house production support functions. Relocating those functions into the new building is intended to open additional manufacturing space at PPG's existing aerospace transparencies facility, according to the company.
"Demand for aerospace transparencies continues to grow across commercial, military and general aviation markets," said Francois Buehlmann, PPG general manager, global transparencies, Aerospace. He said the expansion increases operational efficiency, provides room for future equipment investments and reinforces PPG's long-term commitment to serving customers and investing in Huntsville.
PPG said the ongoing projects are meant to strengthen its ability to meet growing customer demand for aircraft cockpit windows and passenger windows while positioning the site for future growth. Buehlmann added that Huntsville is recognized globally for innovation and leadership in aerospace, and said the company is proud to keep investing in the community and looks forward to growing alongside the region's aerospace network.
PPG has operated its aerospace transparencies manufacturing facility in Huntsville for more than 55 years. The company's aerospace business supplies coatings, sealants, transparencies, engineered materials and related services to commercial, regional, general aviation and military customers worldwide.