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PPG expands automotive coatings production in Southeast Asia
With a newly opened water-borne coatings plant in Thailand, PPG responds to increasing demand for sustainable automotive solutions in Southeast Asia. The facility is part of the company’s strategic focus on regional growth and localised support.
PPG has commissioned a new manufacturing plant for water-borne automotive coatings in Samut Prakan, Thailand. The facility, which was officially inaugurated on 20 March 2025, will enable the company to expand its local production of basecoats and primers. According to PPG, the move addresses a growing regional demand for coatings with sustainability advantages, including low VOC emissions.
With an annual production capacity of 2,000 tonnes, the plant features an automated spray application centre that enhances PPG’s service capabilities and strengthens its global position in the automotive coatings segment.
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Focus on regional growth and sustainability
“The automotive sector in Southeast Asia is undergoing significant growth, particularly driven by government incentives for electric vehicles,” stated Alisha Bellezza, Senior Vice President, Automotive OEM Coatings at PPG.
The company underscores its sustainability goals with the development of water-borne coatings featuring reduced solvent content. “Our purpose to ‘protect and beautify the world’ is clearly reflected in this project,” said Thomas Li, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Automotive OEM Coatings. The plant represents a continuation of PPG’s investment strategy, which also includes a new manufacturing facility announced in the USA in 2024.
