Clariant is to open a dedicated research and development centre for additives at its campus in Shanghai.

It said its aim was to bring faster lead-times and more speed in the development of fibres, adhesives, coatings, inks and other products. It will also offer customers opportunities for joint development and application testing.

Head of Clariant’s additives business, François Bleger, said at the time of the announcement that demand for high-end additives was growing strongly in China. He said: “As local manufacturers develop more sophisticated processes, technologies and products to align with market needs and China’s environmental goals, sustainable additives can be key to boosting progress effectively and efficiently.”

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