AkzoNobel Invests $60 Million to Upgrade North American Powder Coatings Operations

AkzoNobel has invested $60 million to upgrade production facilities, infrastructure and manufacturing technologies at three of its Powder Coatings sites in North America. The investment aims to strengthen advanced manufacturing capabilities, increase regional production capacity and improve supply-chain reliability for customers.

At its Reading facility, which produces approximately 45% of AkzoNobel’s North American powder coating batches, the company has added three production lines, advanced bonding technology and automated process controls. The Warsaw site has increased production capacity by 30% and expanded its workforce by 10%. In Monterrey, AkzoNobel has constructed a new acrylics facility to support local production.

“Manufacturing continues to evolve rapidly and our customers expect partners who are investing alongside them,” says Jeff Jirak, Managing Director of AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business and member of the company’s Executive Committee.

“This investment strengthens our North American manufacturing network, expands our advanced production capabilities and reinforces our long-term commitment to helping customers innovate, improve supply chain resilience and bring high-performance products to market.”

These upgrades are expected to increase the availability of advanced powder coating technologies for the automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial sectors, while supporting emerging applications in next-generation mobility, battery systems and energy storage. The company is also investing in workforce development through advanced manufacturing training and technical upskilling to prepare employees to operate its next-generation production technologies.

Source: AkzoNobel