Clariant AG:Clariant Opens New Innovation Center in Frankfurt
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* EUR 100 million facility will empower R&D innovation pipeline
* New Clariant Innovation Center to coordinate global R&D activities from
strategically advantageous Rhein-Main region
* Fostering the exchange of ideas with customers, industrial and academic
partners to address global challenges
Muttenz, October 31, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals,
is today officially opening its new EUR 100 million Clariant Innovation Center
(CIC) in Frankfurt, Germany. The company's new global hub for Research &
Development (R&D) is based at the "Industriepark Höchst." It will be the
home of Clariant's competence centers in chemical research and process
technology as well as application laboratories for several Business Units and
state-of-the art analytical laboratories . The CIC will also house the
departments for Intellectual Property Management and New Business Development.
As the corporation's global hub, the CIC will ensure the coordination of
Clariant's world-wide R&D network, which includes centers across Europe, North
America, Brazil, Japan, India and China.
Located at Clariant's largest manufacturing site, the CIC will benefit from
the excellent infrastructure as well as industrial and academic links offered
by the Rhein-Main region. The new facility covers a total surface area of
36,000 square meters and will house around 500 employees from R&D and
supporting business and administrative functions. The modern, open-plan
building was designed by Düsseldorf architects Hentrich-Petschnigg & Partner.
It features a mix of open workspaces, offices and laboratories to foster the
exchange of ideas among employees as well as with visiting partners from
industry and academia.
To mark the occasion, Clariant is welcoming guests from the regional
government, industry, academic institutions, and the local community.
Clariant CEO Hariolf Kottmann, Executive Committee member Christian
Kohlpaintner and Chief Technology Officer Martin Vollmer will provide insight
into the future R&D areas of focus and individual market segments to be
coordinated from the CIC.
"Advances in chemistry are necessary to help our customers respond to
society's trends and challenges. We therefore see fostering R&D and Innovation
as one of the four strategic pillars defining the future path of our company,"
said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. "Experience shows that innovation results from open
communication and an on-going exchange of ideas which often sparks further
ideas and solutions. The new CIC will facilitate this, providing a stimulating
environment fostering creativity and know-how exchange. We are delighted to
share this important step for Clariant with our distinguished guests today."
Themed "In touch with Clariant" a multimedia exhibit on the premises showcases
Clariant innovations already at the forefront in aiding customers and society
meet the global challenges of environmental protection, globalization &
urbanization as well as resources & energy. Highlights of the exhibit
include: flame retardants that keep electrical and electronic devices safe
without harming the environment; biotechnology processes to create biofuels
from agricultural residues; using renewable raw materials to boost crop
yields; eliminating parabens from cosmetics; reducing environmental pollution
from industrial plant emissions; and flagship projects with major partners,
including Audi, to substitute natural gas by converting CO2 with hydrogen
derived from renewable energy. This is an attractive solution for CO2
utilization, energy storage as well as future clean energy supply.
"The CIC will open up a new dimension in the way Clariant connects its R&D
departments internally as well as how Clariant engages external partners",
said Martin Vollmer, Chief Technology Officer. "Within the CIC we have
established an 'Open Lab' in order to work on innovation projects with
customers and other development partners under one roof. This will enable us
to translate market needs into innovative product solutions in a fast,
flexible and efficient way."
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Phone +41 61 469 63 63 Phone +41 61 469 67 49
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