PPG Industries held a ceremony on March 19 to mark the completion of a $40 million, 65,000 square foot plant for resin production at its Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil, coatings manufacturing facility.

According to a PPG press release, resin produced at the facility will be used to manufacture electrocoat products to meet growing demand from automotive OEM’s and industrial coatings customers.

Among those who attended, included, president at PPG, Michael McGarry, Cindy Niekamp, senior vice president, automotive OEM coating and Carlos Santa Cruz, general manager, Brazil.

“The expansion of the facility demonstrates PPG’s commitment to our automotive and industrial coatings customers and enables us to further expand our localised production capabilities,” McGarry said.

He added by saying, “PPG is committed to the market in Brazil and the needs of our customers across Latin America.”

With a presence in Brazil since 1973, PPG produces coatings for a variety of end-use markets in the region, including aerospace, architectural, automotive OEM, automotive refinish, industrial, packaging, oil and gas, and marine.

Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world and reported net sales of $15.4 billion in 2014. (AR)