On July 2nd, the launching ceremony of the second phase of Arkema China R&D Center, the world's leading specialty chemicals manufacturer, was held in Changshu, Jiangsu. The expanded R&D center will further enhance Arkema's R&D level in Asia and support the Asian region. Industrial activities to help Asian customers meet the innovation needs of diverse markets. Mr. Zhou Xiaoming, Vice Mayor of Changshu, Mr. Axel Cruau, Consul General of France in Shanghai, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific, Arkema, and Xavier Durand, President of Greater China Mr. -Delacre, Erwoan Pezron, Global President of Arkema's Technology Polymers Business Unit, and Mr. Denis Bortzmeyer, Director of Arkema Changshu R&D Center attended the launching ceremony.
Mr. Xavier Durand-Delacre, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Arkema, and Mr. Xavier Durand-Delacre
'China is at the core of Arkema's growth strategy.' Mr. Xavier Durand-Delacre, President of Arkema Greater China, said. 'As China and Asia become more important strategic positions in our global market, this expansion is China's R&D center can continuously enhance the Group's research and development capabilities and promote the Group's strategic development; at the same time, help our customers to keep moving forward and create good results.'
Arkema Changshu R&D Center
Arkema China R&D Center is located in Arkema's world's largest industrial platform, Changshu Base. It was officially opened in 2013. It is equipped with multiple application laboratories, top-level large-scale polymer processing facilities, and process research facilities for pilot experiments. And training centers, etc. Its strong research and development strength comes from professional teams, they are all highly educated experts in China, ranging from Bachelor of Science to Ph.D. to postdoctoral.
Akema Changshu R&D Center Phase II Launch Ceremony
Arkema Changshu R&D Center focuses on automotive, transportation, adhesives, new energy, water treatment, coatings and electronics to create innovative products and solutions that meet customer expectations and needs. New composite-related facilities for cutting-edge technology development of thermoplastic composites. These thermoplastic composites based on carbon or fiberglass and Arkema-specific technical polymers (such as Elium® resin) can be used in wind power, automotive And aviation and other markets. Arkema Changshu R&D Center has also added new facilities to treat wastewater and waste gas, in line with the current social expectations of China's sustainable development.
The expansion project doubled the laboratory and office space of the Changshu R&D Center to accommodate the steady growth in the number of employees since its inception in 2013. The expansion of Arkema China R&D Center, for accelerating local product solutions, including batteries , rapid growth of photovoltaics, electronics, packaging, transportation, cable, sports and coatings are of great strategic importance.
As one of the world's most innovative specialty chemical manufacturers, Arkema has been committed to providing customers with superior technology and innovative solutions. It has been selected as one of the world's top 100 innovative companies for seven consecutive years. In Asia, Arkema passes China. Changshu's R&D center works closely with local customers and provides efficient support.