PPG Industries announces new project in Shelby, creating 110 jobs
Company plans to invest $380 million
PPG Industries announced plans to build a new aerospace coating and sealants manufacturing plant in Shelby, North Carolina. The company plans to begin construction in October and begin operations in 2027. PPG is a Fortune 500 company that operates in more than 70 countries. This project marks the return of PPG to Shelby County, which first began operations in the area in the 1950s.
Key stats about the project:
The company plans to create 110 jobs and invest $330 million.
The facility will be 198,000 square feet and sits on 62 acres of land.
The average wage for the facility is estimated to be $66,861, above the county’s median wage of $48,310.
What They Are Saying:
“PPG’s investment in this new manufacturing facility demonstrates the significant demand growth for our world-class technologies and our continued commitment to serving our aerospace customers,” said Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer. “By modernizing and digitizing our facilities, PPG will continue to embody our purpose - to protect and beautify the world - while contributing to the growth and innovation of the aerospace sector.”
“PPG is a name held in high regard in our area, and we’re all excited to open the next chapter of this partnership for our region and for our state,” saidRepresentative Kelly Hastings. “We welcome these new jobs and investment to our region, and I am especially proud that my mom is a PPG retiree.”
“PPG knows what I know: North Carolina is the #1 state for manufacturing in the Southeast,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Our state’s workforce is our greatest asset, and I will continue to advocate for more training and education programs so that employees can build a career and employers have the well-trained people they need to get to work.”
“Bringing PPG back to Cleveland County and Shelby took a lot of effort by many people and organizations working behind the scenes,” said Senator Ted Alexander. “Our community looks forward to supporting the company as they re-establish operations in our area.”
“It’s great to see another top manufacturing company select North Carolina as a place to do business,” said Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “It’s also gratifying to see a company like PPG, with its historical ties to the region, once again become part of the strong and vibrant community of Shelby. I look forward to the great things to come from this renewed partnership.”
