PPG, a leading American paints and coatings company, announced on August 25 the completion of capacity upgrades at its Yen Phong industrial coatings plant in Bac Ninh province, Northern Vietnam.
The upgrades include the addition of a new production line dedicated to PPG Aquacro waterborne decorative and functional coatings for consumer electronics, along with advanced testing equipment and automated spray booths.
With six production lines now in operation, the upgraded facility aims to reduce turnaround times, speed up coatings development, and enhance access to PPG’s technical and customer support services.
This investment reinforces PPG’s commitment to the Southeast Asian market and responds to the growing demand for sustainable products from multinational consumer electronics brands in the region.
“As a trusted supplier to leading global consumer electronics OEMs, PPG provides next-generation solutions that enhance product durability, design, and functionality while helping industry partners reduce carbon footprints with low-solvent coatings,” said Irene Tasi, Senior Vice President of Industrial Coatings at PPG.
In addition to PPG Aquacron coatings, the facility produces PPG Spectracro liquid coatings for transportation, PPG Durana coil and extrusion coatings for architectural applications, and Raycro UV-curable coatings for electronic materials.
“This investment is a crucial step in our ongoing commitment to create innovative, sustainable products that protect and enhance communities globally,” said Le Dong Lam, Country Manager of PPG Vietnam.
Customers in the region can benefit from PPG’s Secure Launch Excellence program, which integrates new coating technologies and colors into production lines to ensure flawless application on the first attempt.
PPG’s dedication to sustainability is reflected in its expanding range of waterborne, powder, and energy-curable coatings, with a goal to achieve 50% of its sales from sustainably advantaged products by 2030.
