PPG has commissioned a new manufacturing plant for water-borne automotive coatings in Samut Prakan, Thailand. Event tip: Pacific Coatings Show 2025Secure your stand – grow your business in Southeast Asia! Launched in 2023, the Pacific Coatings Show & Conference has quickly become the leading platform for the coatings industry in the Asia Pacific region. Focus on regional growth and sustainability“The automotive sector in Southeast Asia is undergoing significant growth, particularly driven by government incentives for electric vehicles,” stated Alisha Bellezza, Senior Vice President, Automotive OEM Coatings at PPG. “Our purpose to ‘protect and beautify the world’ is clearly reflected in this project,” said Thomas Li, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Automotive OEM Coatings.