PPG completed the expansion to its Yen Phong industrial coatings plant in Bắc Ninh, Vietnam, adding a new production line for PPG AQUACRON™ waterborne coatings for consumer electronics. The Yen Phong plant also produces PPG SPECTRACRON™ liquid coatings for transportation, PPG DURANAR™ coatings for architectural products, and RAYCRON™ UV-curable coatings for electronic materials.
PPG reports that the upgrades include advanced testing equipment and automated spray booths, enhancing the plant’s capacity to six production lines. The improvements aim to reduce turnaround times, speed coatings development, and expand access to PPG’s technical and customer support.
“As a trusted supplier to global leading consumer electronics OEMs, PPG delivers next-generation solutions that not only enhance the durability, design and functionality of their products, but also helps these industry partners reduce their carbon footprints with coatings made with little to no solvents,” said Irene Tasi, PPG senior vice president, Industrial Coatings.
The company aims to achieve 50% of its sales from sustainably advantaged products by 2030.