Delaware Manufacturer PPG to Add 100 Jobs in $280 Million Expansion

Eight statewide development projects in Ohio will create over 1,300 new jobs and $853 million in new investment.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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PPG Industries Ohio, Inc., a paint manufacturer located in Delaware, Ohio, is planning a major $280 million expansion that will create 100 new full-time jobs with nearly $8 million in new annual payroll. The expansion is part of a broader set of economic development projects across Ohio that are expected to generate over 1,300 new jobs and $853 million in new investment.

Why it matters

The PPG expansion and other development projects highlight Ohio's continued efforts to attract and retain manufacturing and logistics businesses, providing new employment opportunities and economic growth for the state. The investments demonstrate confidence in Ohio's workforce and business climate.

The details

PPG's expansion in Delaware will help the company "deliver the next generation of high quality, sustainably advantaged coating technologies," according to a company executive. The project was approved for an 8-year, 1.483% job creation tax credit by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority. Other development projects approved include expansions by AAA Cooper Transportation and Newman Technology, Inc. in various Ohio cities.

  • The PPG expansion is expected to begin construction later this year, with operations projected to start in 2028.
  • The Ohio Tax Credit Authority reviewed and approved the economic development proposals on March 2, 2026.

The players

PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

A paint manufacturer located in Delaware, Ohio that is planning a $280 million expansion to create 100 new full-time jobs.

Alisha Bellezza

Senior vice president at PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

AAA Cooper Transportation

A logistics, transportation, and distribution services company that is expanding in Columbus, Richfield, and Toledo, creating 210 new jobs.

Newman Technology, Inc.

A manufacturer of exhaust components, window trims, and other automotive parts that is expanding in Mansfield, Ohio, creating 70 new jobs.

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