BARCELONA, Spain, April 25, 2024 /CNW/ -- The Barcelona R&D
Center ("the Center") of Wanhua Chemical (SHA:600309; "the
Company"), located at Cornella de Llobregat, has officially opened
its doors as a pivotal move by the company to advance its footprint
in Europe and beyond with a
quicker response to the requirements of downstream customers and
bolsters efforts in collaborative scientific research and
innovation.
"At Wanhua Chemical, we've always prioritized technological
innovation as our core competency. The opening of Barcelona R&D
center symbolizes our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality
products and meeting customer needs. We aspire to engage with the
industry in a spirit of openness, collaborating to drive innovation
and lead the way in sustainable development," said Dr.Hua,
Executive Vice President of Wanhua Chemical.
The Center will be poised to quickly meet the needs of
downstream customers, offering expert technical consultations on a
range of topics, including product performance, application
methods, and raw material selection. It will customize solutions to
address the specific needs and challenges of its customers,
facilitate the development and validation of new products, provide
timely technical support for quality concerns, and keep pace with
technological advancements in the industry through research and
innovation.
The Barcelona R&D Center, an essential measure for the
Company to drive sustainability forward, also unveils its ongoing
research and development directions, which include green chemistry
technology studies, renewable energy utilization, circular economy
and waste utilization, and sustainable product development, while
actively engaging in international cooperation and standard-setting
initiatives. Currently, the Center has established connections with
local leading research forces, including the University of Barcelona, the Polytechnic University
of Catalonia, the Autonomous University of Catalonia, the Catalonia
Institute of Chemical Research, and the Spanish Standardization,
with future plans aimed at joint project research acceleration,
talent cultivation exchange, and technology transfer
facilitation.
Additionally, the Center will assist the company in providing
technical support and services to downstream customers in fine
chemicals and materials. It will collaborate with leading research
institutions and universities for innovative development, fully
leveraging external scientific research resources and expertise to
drive innovation and enhance competitiveness. Simultaneously, it
will serve as the company's stronghold in Europe for attracting talent, especially from
Spanish-speaking regions, to support the development of the Latin
American market.
Barcelona is Wanhua's second
R&D center in Europe. The
Gödöllő R&D Center in Hungry focuses on the polyurethane
industry, while the Barcelona
center will concentrate more on business collaborations within the
fine chemicals and materials industries, such as coatings,
adhesives and engineering plastics, as well as R&D cooperation
with local entities on renewable energy, carbon capture &
recycling, biosynthesis, and bio-based materials. Its proximity to
Western Europe and the
Mediterranean not only enhances support for these regions but also
aids development efforts in North
Africa and Latin
America.
The two centers enhance each other's capabilities in terms of
the downstream industries they focus on, the geographical areas
they cater to, and the paths they take towards collaborative
development, thereby significantly contributing to the growth of
Wanhua's international operations.
Barcelona's unique geographical
advantage positions it as a gateway to Europe, a regional innovation hub, and an
essential center for the global flavor and fragrance chemical
industry. It also hosts several leading research institutions, like
ICIQ and the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, making
it an ideal location for Wanhua to showcase its technological
advancements and products to Central and Western European clients
and partners.
With the strategic move of establishing the Barcelona R&D
Center, Wanhua will continue to play an active role, emphasizing
its commitment to innovation and sustainable development.
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