PPG has announced the expansion of its operations in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, to include the production of non-stick coatings for kitchenware, industrial bakeware, and low-friction applications. This expansion increases the plant’s capacity to meet the growing regional demand for coatings and provides additional space for customer services, including a state-of-the-art testing laboratory.
“Our investment in this facility underscores our commitment to growth in the region,” said Irene Tasi, PPG Senior Vice President, Industrial Coatings. “We are proud to now offer customers in Asia Pacific a more consistent and reliable supply, along with additional value-added services. The capacity expansion in Petaling Jaya better equips us to meet the increasing demand for high-performance non-stick and low-friction coatings.”
The facility now features five new production lines for both waterborne and solventborne non-stick and low-friction coatings, enabling PPG to tailor solutions to a wide range of customer needs and product specifications.
Focused on delivering sustainably advantaged coatings solutions, the Petaling Jaya plant will serve customers in the energy sector, where low-friction coatings provide high corrosion resistance and controlled torque for oil and gas applications. Additionally, the non-stick and decorative coatings produced at the plant will offer options for kitchen and industrial bakeware industries, free from PFAS.
“Our investment in the Petaling Jaya plant reflects our commitment to the growing number of customers who rely on our high-performance coatings,” said Denise Lu, PPG General Manager, Industrial Coatings, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China and Taiwan). “This expansion also demonstrates our dedication to expanding our portfolio of sustainably advantaged solutions, particularly for the kitchen and bakeware industries.
