It was reported on September 6 that Ashland established a new composite materials research and development and technical service center in the Asia-Pacific region in Shanghai Jinlinggu Science and Technology Industrial Park to further fulfill its commitment to innovation and sustainable development.
Ashland stated that the new center in Shanghai will fully mobilize talents and facilities around the world, strengthen Ashland's technology research and development and commercialization capabilities, and become the Asia-Pacific technology center for Ashland's composite materials business unit.
The new Composite Materials Asia Pacific R & D and Technical Service Center is dedicated to combining existing chemical knowledge with future technology to help customers solve the most complex material problems. The center covers an area of about 1500 square meters. Nearly 20 scientists and engineers will lead R & D work here, and promote Ashland's technological progress in the market areas of transportation, construction, marine and infrastructure products, and promote the company to build closer relationships with customers. Partnerships.
"Global demand for innovative materials is growing, not only to meet a variety of environmental and application requirements, but also to adapt to future challenges." Said Andrew Johnston, vice president of Ashland Composites. "As our customer base expands, , There is an urgent need to research, develop, produce and test new chemicals, formulations and materials, which will play a vital role in the development of our business. "
He also said, "Ashland is committed to long-term investment and development in the Asia-Pacific region, and the establishment of a new composites R & D technical service center confirms this again. The new center highlights our brand commitment-a company committed to solving problems (always solving ™), by perseveringly searching for the best solution, make our customers' products more efficient, applicable, attractive, reliable and profitable. "
Darcy Culkin, global technical director of Ashland Composites, said, "The new center will become an important part of Ashland's global R & D network and provide strategic and technical support for the Asia-Pacific region. We will make full use of our rich professional capabilities to solve problems, Provide timely and professional services to the Asia Pacific market and local customers. "