PPG says it will invest $380 million to build a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby. Picture from PPG.
SHELBY, NC – PPG says it plans to invest $380 million dollars to build a new manufacturing plant in Shelby.
The company says it will employ more than 110 people and produce the full line of PPG’s aerospace coatings and sealants.
Although wages will vary depending on the position, the average salary for the new jobs will be $66,861.
PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. It plans to build a 198,000-square-foot facility on a 62-acre site in Shelby.
Construction is set to begin in October of 2025 with completion expected in 2027.
Governor Josh Stein announced PPG’s plan on Thursday.
“PPG knows what I know: North Carolina is the #1 state for manufacturing in the Southeast,” said Governor 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.”
A performance-based grant of $300,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help facilitate PPG’s project into Cleveland County, based on a company investment of $221.8 million and the creation of 62 jobs.
The OneNC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment.
All OneNC grants require a matching grant from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) is an American Fortune 500 company. It operates in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024.
