SEREMBAN, June 19 (Bernama) -- AkzoNobel has launched its research and development (R&D) centre in Nilai, reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability and growth in the Southeast Asian region.
Specialising in advanced decorative paint technologies with a strong focus on eco-friendly and sustainable solutions, the facility serves as the company’s regional innovation hub by bringing R&D closer to key markets and enabling faster, market relevant development.
Business unit director for decorative paints, ASEAN, My Lan Nguyen said the centre is serving as the latest addition to AkzoNobel’s global network of specialised centres.
“This site complements existing hubs in Poland, Dubai, Felling and Slough in the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.”
She said the centre also benefitted from integration with the company’s broader network of approximately 70 R&D laboratories worldwide.
"This new centre marks a significant step in our journey to transform the way we innovate in Southeast Asia. It enables us to tap into local talent and insights, while connecting seamlessly with our global R&D network to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions across the region," she said in a statement today.
My Lan said AkzoNobel aims to improve internal collaboration, accelerate innovation cycles, and more effectively tailor product development to local market needs.
Meanwhile, R&D director for decorative paints, South East and South Asia, Gary Jefferson said the new R&D centre in Malaysia enables them to work more closely with the teams on the ground and industry partners to co-create solutions that resonate locally.
“It sharpens our ability to turn consumer insights into real, sustainable innovations faster and more effectively than ever before,” he said.
He said that equipped with advanced analytical tools and a fully automated robotic testing system, the centre enables high throughput experimentation and data-driven formulation driving the creation of high performance, sustainable products.
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