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