Union Coating & Chemical Industries, in partnership with the Barren County Economic Authority and Kentucky’s Gov. Andy Beshear, announced plans for a new U.S. manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Ky. Union is a global producer of advanced powder coating solutions headquartered in Egypt. The company will invest $11.9 million in the first phase of the project, with total investment expected to reach $20 million. The plant will initially produce powder coating compounds, with future expansion into additional product lines as demand grows.
“Establishing our first U.S. manufacturing facility in Kentucky is a significant expansion for Union Coating & Chemical Industries, stated Dr. Yehia Talaat, chairman, Union Coating & Chemical Industries. “This investment reflects our long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering world-class coating solutions closer to our customers. We are proud to bring advanced technologies, color expertise, and new opportunities to Barren County, and we look forward to building strong partnerships with the local community and the Global Markets as we grow together.”