Aerospace firm PPG announces new million expansion in Huntsville — The PPG facility in Huntsville will expand with a new 112,000-square-foot building. (PPG Industries)

PPG Industries announced a $70 million investment to expand its aerospace transparencies operations in Huntsville. The announcement was made Wednesday, October 7, and includes the construction of a new 112,000-square-foot building.

The investment is part of a series of multi-year projects from the global company.

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New PPG facility to expand Huntsville operations

Ppgcareercategoryheader9 1699300903356.Jpg Edited — PPG has operated its aerospace transparencies manufacturing facility in Huntsville for more than 55 years. (PPG Industries)

The $70 million expansion includes the lease and build-out of a new facility that will house production support functions, enabling additional manufacturing space at PPG’s existing aerospace transparencies facility at 1719 US-72.

The ongoing projects enhance the company’s ability to meet growing customer demand for aircraft cockpit windows and passenger windows while positioning the site for future growth.

PPG Industries specializes in paints, coatings and specialty materials, serving diverse markets including aerospace, automotive, construction and industrial sectors. The company has operated its aerospace transparencies manufacturing facility in Huntsville for more than 55 years.

“Demand for aerospace transparencies continues to grow across commercial, military and general aviation markets. This expansion increases our operational efficiency, provides room for future equipment investments and reinforces our long-term commitment to serving customers and investing in Huntsville.”

_{Francois Buehlmann, PPG general manager, global transparencies, Aerospace}

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