PPG expands operations in Malaysia, adds additional capacity

PPG announced that it has expanded operations in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia to include the production of non-stick coatings for kitchenware, industrial bakeware and low friction applications. The plant now has additional capacity to support growing regional coatings demand as well as increased space dedicated to valuable services for customers, including a state-of-the-art testing laboratory. The facility is now equipped with five new production lines for both waterborne and solventborne non-stick and low-friction coatings. This dual capability enables PPG to tailor solutions to meet a wide range of customer needs and product specifications. With a focus on sustainably advantaged coatings solutions, the Petaling Jaya plant will service customers in the energy sector. Additionally, non-stick and decorative coatings produced at the plant will offer customers in the kitchen and industrial bakeware industries – coatings options that are made without PFAS.