The facility will focus on research and development for CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers) & construction applications. Brenntag will provide customers and suppliers with concepts and prototype developments, customized formulation support, technical solutions and stability studies for a broad range of applications. Lille was chosen for the new Innovation & Application Center as it is close to many suppliers and customers in the CASE & Construction industry.

“The opening of the Lille Center is a further step to execute Brenntag’s ‘Strategy to Win’ by building capabilities and offering innovative services to the regional and global CASE & Construction industries. Brenntag Specialties acts as an important link between our customers and suppliers to bring innovation closer to the marketplace. The new center is a great addition to the strong network of now already 17 CASE and Construction Innovation & Application Centres globally and 7 in the EMEA region,” said Christian Frimann, President Material Science Brenntag Specialties EMEA.

The Innovation & Application Center in Lille is the latest addition to Brenntag Specialties' global network of industry-focused centers that share best practices, knowledge and insights and provide value-added services to customers and business partners.

“Lille is an ideal location for our Innovation & Application Center, given its thriving ecosystem of R&D partners, technology providers and talent,” said Richard Hobson, Innovations & Applications Director CASE & Construction Brenntag Specialties EMEA. “The work we do here will result in state-of-the-art sustainable solutions for the CASE and Construction industry.”