Huntsman opens technology centre in Shanghai

Huntsman Corporation has opened its new Asia Pacific Technology Center (ATC) in Shanghai's Minhang Economic & Technological Development Zone. The new $40 million facility forms an integrated technology and innovation campus together with the existing technology centre that was opened in September 2008. The state-of-the-art facility includes machine halls, laboratories and offices and can accommodate up to 400 technical experts and will complement existing technology centres in The Woodlands, USA and Brussels, Belgium as well as smaller regional centres.
 
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Tony Hankins, CEO Asia Pacific, Huntsman Corporation, commented, "The Asia Pacific ATC investment reflects Huntsman's long-term commitment to grow in partnership with our customers in this key market. We now have a world-class technology facility in Shanghai, employing talented local scientists, developing fit-for-purpose applications that are suited to the specific needs of our customers across the region. We started construction of the facility in February 2012 and in close cooperation with the Shanghai Minhang United Development Co Ltd and the Government of Minhang District, the Center was completed on schedule in June. We appreciate their strong commitment and I sincerely thank them for all their support in the creation of this outstanding facility."