Huntsman Inaugurates New Innovation Centre

Sep 19, 2024 | Industry News

Huntsman Corporation officially opened a new innovation centre in Tienen, Belgium on June 13th, 2024, strengthening its research and development (R&D) capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to its customers in the region. The new 11,000-square-metre facility comprises a world-scale analytical laboratory; two machine halls; and fully equipped and automated product testing facilities. Together, these assets boost Huntsman’s ability to perform the entire product innovation journey from the formulation of initial ideas at laboratory scale through to the manufacture of novel systems and samples ready for customers to trial.

The innovation centre is home to more than 100 scientists from the company’s Polyurethanes and Performance Products businesses and will support the application of Huntsman technologies in key anti-corrosion markets, including adhesives, coatings and sealants; automotive; elastomers; energy; furniture and bedding, and insulation. Source: https://www.huntsman.com/

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