Perstorp and BRB, wholly-owned subsidiaries of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, inaugurated a new innovation hub in Shanghai, China. This advanced laboratory opened on April 17th and will support growth in the region by increasing technical support for customers with a specific focus on the Asian market. The new Shanghai innovation hub will allow faster response time to our customers and combine technical expertise with a strong focus on product and application development as well as technical services, strengthening regional customer relationships with dedicated regional support. It is one of several planned initiatives in the region to enhance innovation capabilities along the value chain and to strengthen PCG’s position as a leader within specialty chemicals.

The innovation hub will serve various market segments, such as Synthetic Lubricants, Thermal Management Fluids, Personal Care and Coating Solutions, as well as the existing Silicones and intermediates business.

Dr Debbie Chiu, COO of PCG Specialty Chemicals, comments: “This investment reinforces our commitment to innovation and co-creation with our customers, as well as strengthening our global presence. It reflects our growth agenda, our strong ambition and commitment to progress.”

“With faster response times and reduced time to market, we are equipped to anticipate industry trends and deliver tailored solutions that meet our customers’ needs. This platform will enable more face-to-face interactions with customers in the Greater China and Asian market, to develop innovative solutions that align with market demands,” said Dr. Axel Tuchlenski, Head of Innovation at PCG Specialty Chemicals.

This is the latest of several application and development centers where PCG collaborates with customers to innovate new solutions. The inauguration on April 17th, 2025 brought together customers from the different segments that the new lab will serve in future.

Perstorp believes in improving everyday life – making it safer, more convenient and more environmentally sound for billions of people all over the world. As a world leading specialty chemicals company, our innovations provide essential properties for products used every day and everywhere. You’ll find us all the way from your car and mobile phone to towering wind turbines and the local dairy farm. Simply put, we work to make good products even better, with a clear sustainability agenda. Founded in Sweden in 1881, Perstorp’s focused innovation builds on 140+ years of experience, representing a complete chain of solutions in organic chemistry, process technology and application development. Perstorp has approximately 1,500 employees and manufacturing units in Asia, Europe and North America. Sales in 2023 amounted to 12.2 billion SEK. Perstorp is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), Malaysia´s leading integrated chemicals provider and part of PETRONAS Group. Learn more at www.perstorp.com