Huntsman Unveils Cutting-Edge Innovation Hub in Belgium

Huntsman Corporation has unveiled a new innovation hub in Tienen, Belgium, as part of its strategic push to enhance Research and Development (R&D) capabilities, underscoring its dedication to serving regional clientele. Spanning 11,000 square meters, the state-of-the-art facility features cutting-edge amenities including a world-class analytical laboratory, two expansive machine halls, and fully automated product testing facilities. These resources bolster Huntsman's capacity to shepherd product innovation from initial ideation in the lab to the creation of advanced systems and samples for customer evaluation.

Employing over 100 scientists from its Polyurethanes and Performance Products divisions, the innovation center is poised to facilitate the integration of Huntsman technologies across pivotal sectors such as adhesives, coatings, automotive, elastomers, energy, furniture, bedding, and insulation. The inauguration ceremony, graced by over 100 esteemed guests including customers, suppliers, local dignitaries, and business partners, featured insightful presentations by Huntsman's Chairman and CEO, Peter Huntsman, and Tony Hankins, President of Huntsman's Polyurethanes business. Attendees were treated to a comprehensive tour of the facility, live R&D demonstrations, and ceremonial ribbon-cutting, symbolizing the dawn of a new era in Huntsman's commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions.

Huntsman expressed that the official inauguration of their new European innovation center marks a momentous occasion. The company emphasized its dedication to fostering creativity, collaboration, and progress within the industry. Highlighting Belgium's rich legacy of innovation, Huntsman underscored the center's critical role in continuing this tradition. They stressed their commitment to exploring new ideas and translating imaginative concepts into tangible solutions that have a positive impact globally. The new center represents a significant step forward in Huntsman's mission to drive innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in addressing the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Tony Hankins, President of Huntsman's Polyurethanes business, stated that the Tienen site, equipped with top-notch technology and staffed by top scientists, serves as a hub for innovation. He emphasized that it is a place where new, impactful methods for their chemistries to tackle future sustainability challenges can be discovered.

Huntsman Corporation establishes itself as a frontrunner in developing next-generation chemistries that directly address critical sustainability challenges. Their Polyurethanes division reigns supreme in MDI-based polyurethane production, boasting a robust customer network across 90+ countries. Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global leader in specialty chemicals and offers a vast portfolio of thousands of unique chemical products used by a wide range of manufacturers across consumer and industrial markets worldwide. With a substantial global footprint encompassing over 60 manufacturing and R&D facilities in 25 countries, Huntsman is a pioneer in the Chemical world.