AkzoNobel invests $60m in North American powder coatings expansion
A new acrylics facility has been constructed in Monterrey, Mexico, as part of a $60 million powder coatings investment in North America. A multi-million-dollar investment programme has upgraded production, infrastructure and technology across three of AkzoNobel’s North American powder coatings sites.
Facilities in Reading, Pennsylvania; Warsaw, Indiana; and Monterrey, Mexico, have been modernised to expand domestic manufacturing capacity, reinforce the supply chain and bolster domestic production capabilities as part of a $60 million project.
The investment will also support next-generation mobility, battery systems, energy storage technologies and other emerging manufacturing markets.
By increasing capacity, AkzoNobel intends to boost local production for advanced powder coating technologies used across a wide range of applications in the automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial markets.
The upgrade programme has involved the continued transformation of AkzoNobel’s Reading, Pennsylvania, facility, which currently manufactures around 45 per cent of the company’s North American powder coating batches. Improvements at the site have included the addition of three new production lines, advanced bonding technology and automated process controls. Over at Warsaw, Indiana, capacity has been increased by 30 per cent and there’s also been a 10 per cent workforce increase, while in Monterrey, Mexico, a new acrylics facility has been constructed.
Jeff Jirak, managing director of AkzoNobel’s powder coatings business and member of the company’s executive committee, comments: “Manufacturing continues to evolve rapidly and our customers expect partners who are investing alongside them.
“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.”
AkzoNobel’s marine and protective coatings business reported third-quarter revenue of €385m in 2026, up 1 per cent from €381m a year earlier.
The company says it is also continuing to invest in workforce development through advanced manufacturing training and technical upskilling focused on operating next-generation manufacturing technologies.
Read more information about AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business on the Interpon website.
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