PPG to open first new U.S. facility in 15 years in Loudon

PPG officials will open their newest paint and coatings manufacturing facility in Loudon, investing  $225 million and create 129 new jobs. The Loudon plant will be PPG’s first new U.S. manufacturing facility in the last 15 years and is part of the company’s greater investment to expand and innovate advanced manufacturing in North America. Upon completion, the Tennessee operations will be more than 250,000 square feet in size with dedicated space for warehousing as well as paint and coatings production. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa, PPG develops, manufactures and distributes its paints, coatings and specialty materials worldwide. The company operates across more than 70 countries and reported net sales of more than $18 billion in 2023.