PPG expands production line in Texas

The Temple, Texas, Economic Development Corporation announced that PPG will invest $9 million to expand an existing product line at its Temple facility pending final negotiations with Temple EDC, the City of Temple, and Bell County.

PPG’s Temple adhesive and sealant plant manufactures the company’s Liquid Nails and Mulco adhesives. In 2020 alone, the facility produced approximately 48 million tubes of Liquid Nails.

“Our expanded partnership with Temple EDC is not only an investment in the community, creating new jobs in the area, but also an extension of our adhesives and sealants line, products that our pro customers rely on to complete many of their jobs,” said Scott Bartlett, PPG vice president, operations, global architectural coatings.

The plant ships to major U.S. and Canadian retailers including The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards and PPG Paints stores.

“We are pleased to continue working with PPG as they advance their business operations in Temple,” said Adrian Cannady, president and CEO of Temple EDC. “The company has found great success in our community, and we look forward to the opportunities this continued growth will bring to our residents.”

PPG noted it owns and operates nearly 30 PPG Paints stores in the region. PPG’s architectural coatings business employs more than 600 people in locations across Texas.

The project, said PPG, which includes the expansion of PPG’s adhesives and sealants line, will result in the creation of 12 jobs.

“We look forward to continuing to partner with Temple EDC to better service the pro and drive growth for both organizations,” said Bartlett.