Coatings specialist PPG has completed the sale of its 50% ownership interest in its two PFG Fiber Glass joint ventures (PFG) to Nan Ya Plastics Corp, which owned the other 50% interest. Nan Ya is affiliated with Taiwan-based Formosa Plastics Group. PPG received gross proceeds of approximately US$170 million from the transaction.
PFG was formed as an equally-held joint venture between PPG and Nan Ya in 1987, with a single production facility in Chia Yi, Taiwan. To meet growing demand, a second joint venture was formed to add a production facility in Kunshan, China, in 2001.
PFG supplies glass fiber reinforcement products for automotive applications.
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