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Perstorp and BRB open innovation hub in Shanghai
Perstorp and BRB, subsidiaries of Petronas Chemicals Group, have inaugurated a new laboratory in Shanghai. The centre aims to strengthen innovation capabilities in the region, particularly for applications in the coatings industry.
Perstorp and BRB, both part of Petronas Chemicals Group, have inaugurated a new innovation centre for specialty chemicals in Shanghai. With the new facility, the companies are responding to the growing demand for regional technical support in Asia, ensuring faster response times, strengthening customer proximity and driving targeted product and application development for local markets.
The new site complements existing development centres and will serve various sectors, including coatings, synthetic lubricants, thermal management fluids, personal care, as well as the silicones and intermediates business. A particular focus will be placed on technical services and the development of new solutions.
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Expanding innovation capacities in Asia
According to Dr Debbie Chiu, COO of PCG Specialty Chemicals, the investment underlines the company’s commitment to customer collaboration and further global expansion. Dr Axel Tuchlenski, Head of Innovation at PCG Specialty Chemicals, also highlights that the new platform will enable earlier identification of market trends and faster time-to-market through closer interaction with customers in Greater China and the Asian region.
The inauguration in Shanghai forms part of a series of planned initiatives aimed at consolidating Petronas Chemicals Group’s position in the specialty chemicals sector. The goal is to promote innovation along the value chain and to further strengthen the service offering for industrial applications such as coatings.
