TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Adhesives
Wanhua Chemical opens the Barcelona R&D center at Cornella de Llobregat. It is a pivotal move by the company to advance its footprint in Europe and beyond. It is a quicker response to the requirements of downstream customers and bolsters efforts in collaborative scientific research and innovation.
Product Development & Technical Support
The center will be poised to quickly meet the needs of downstream customers. It will offer expert technical consultations on a range of topics. This includes product performance, application methods, and raw material selection. It will customize solutions to address the specific needs and challenges of its customers.
The center will facilitate the development and validation of new products and provide timely technical support for quality concerns. It will also keep pace with technological advancements in the industry through research and innovation.
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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.
Driving Sustainability Forward
The Barcelona R&D center is an essential measure for Wanhua Chemical to drive sustainability forward. It also unveils its ongoing research and development directions. This includes green chemistry technology studies, renewable energy utilization, circular economy and waste utilization, and sustainable product development. Wanhua Chemical is also actively engaging in international cooperation and standard-setting initiatives.
Currently, the center has established connections with local research forces. It includes the University of Barcelona, the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, the Autonomous University of Catalonia, the Catalonia Institute of Chemical Research, and the Spanish Standardization. It plans joint project research acceleration, talent cultivation exchange, and technology transfer facilitation.
The center’s proximity to Western Europe and the Mediterranean enhances support for these regions and aids development efforts in North Africa and Latin America.
Local Collaboration for Renewable Energy & Bio-based Materials
Barcelona is Wanhua's second R&D center in Europe. The Barcelona center will concentrate more on business collaborations within the fine chemicals and materials industries. This includes coatings, adhesives, and engineering plastics. It will also concentrate on R&D cooperation with local entities for renewable energy, carbon capture and recycling, biosynthesis, and bio-based materials.
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 research institutions and universities for innovative development. It will fully leverage 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. It is to support the development of the Latin American market.
Enhancing Downstream Capabilities
Wanhua's 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. Thus, it significantly contributes to the growth of Wanhua's international operations.
Barcelona's unique geographical advantage positions it as a gateway to Europe. It is a regional innovation hub and an essential center for the global flavor and fragrance chemical industry. It is 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.
Source: Wanhua