SI Group opens new innovation center in UK
SI Group announced the official opening of its European Innovation Center in Four Ashes, United Kingdom. This milestone marks an important expansion of SI Group’s global innovation network, strengthening R&D and application development to better serve customers worldwide.

The inaugural event of the new European Innovation Center was held on October 23, 2025.
The new state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced tools and resources to support a wide range of research activities.
With a focus on plastics and rubber application development, as well as analytical characterization, the Innovation Center will serve as a collaborative hub for addressing technical challenges and driving sustainable innovation in partnership with customers and industry leaders.
In addition to the new Four Ashes, UK facility, SI Group also operates Innovation Centers in Houston (Texas, USA), Rotterdam Junction (New York, USA), Morgantown (West Virginia, USA), Lote (India) and Shanghai (China).
“Together with our five additional Innovation Centers, we’re building a robust, globally connected R&D network that enhances competitiveness, delivers advanced solutions tailored to regional needs, and supports the long-term growth of our business,” said Robert Kaiser, VP Strategic Marketing and Managing Director - EMEA at SI Group.