Huntsman held an inauguration event to celebrate the opening of its new innovation center in Tienen, Belgium, which strengthens its research and development (R&D) capabilities and reinforcing its commitment in the region.

Formal ribbon cutting ceremony was held for opening the new innovation center in Tienen, Belgium.

The new 11,000-square-meter facility comprises a world-scale analytical laboratory, two machine halls, and fully equipped and automated product testing facilities.

With these assets, Huntsman can perform entire product innovation from formulating initial ideas at lab scale to manufacturing novel systems and samples for trial.

The innovation center focuses on the company’s Polyurethanes and Performance Products businesses. It supports the application of Huntsman technologies in key markets, including adhesives, coatings and sealants; automotive; elastomers; energy; furniture and bedding, and insulation.

The inauguration event was attended by more than 100 customers, suppliers, the mayor of Tienen and business partners. It also included a tour of the facility and live R&D demonstrations, and a formal ribbon cutting ceremony.

“This center reflects our continuing commitment to exploring new ideas and turning imaginative concepts into practical solutions that can make a positive impact in the world,” commented Peter Huntsman, Huntsman's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Tony Hankins, President of Huntsman's Polyurethanes business, added, “our Tienen site is a place where innovation can thrive, and where we can find new meaningful ways for our chemistries to address the sustainability challenges of tomorrow.”

Huntsman held an inauguration event to celebrate the opening of its new innovation center in Tienen, Belgium, which strengthens its research and development (R&D) capabilities and reinforcing its commitment in the region.

Formal ribbon cutting ceremony was held for opening the new innovation center in Tienen, Belgium.

The new 11,000-square-meter facility comprises a world-scale analytical laboratory, two machine halls, and fully equipped and automated product testing facilities.

With these assets, Huntsman can perform entire product innovation from formulating initial ideas at lab scale to manufacturing novel systems and samples for trial.

The innovation center focuses on the company’s Polyurethanes and Performance Products businesses. It supports the application of Huntsman technologies in key markets, including adhesives, coatings and sealants; automotive; elastomers; energy; furniture and bedding, and insulation.

The inauguration event was attended by more than 100 customers, suppliers, the mayor of Tienen and business partners. It also included a tour of the facility and live R&D demonstrations, and a formal ribbon cutting ceremony.

“This center reflects our continuing commitment to exploring new ideas and turning imaginative concepts into practical solutions that can make a positive impact in the world,” commented Peter Huntsman, Huntsman's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Tony Hankins, President of Huntsman's Polyurethanes business, added, “our Tienen site is a place where innovation can thrive, and where we can find new meaningful ways for our chemistries to address the sustainability challenges of tomorrow.”