- Clariant invested EUR 100 million in the new Innovation Center in Frankfurt.
- The facility covers 36,000 square meters and will house around 500 employees.
- The center will coordinate Clariant's global R&D network, including centers in Europe, North America, Brazil, Japan, India, and China.
- The center features an 'Open Lab' for collaborative innovation projects with customers and partners.
Investment and Location
Clariant has officially opened its new EUR 100 million Innovation Center (CIC) in Frankfurt, Germany, located at the “Industriepark Höchst.” The facility spans 36,000 square meters and will house around 500 employees from R&D and supporting business and administrative functions.
Facility and Functions
The CIC will serve as Clariant’s global hub for Research & Development, housing competence centers in chemical research, process technology, and application laboratories for several Business Units. It will also include state-of-the-art analytical laboratories, departments for Intellectual Property Management, and New Business Development.
Global Coordination
The center will coordinate Clariant’s worldwide R&D network, which includes centers across Europe, North America, Brazil, Japan, India, and China. Located at Clariant’s largest manufacturing site, the CIC will benefit from the excellent infrastructure and industrial and academic links offered by the Rhein-Main region.
Design and Collaboration
Designed by Düsseldorf architects Hentrich-Petschnigg & Partner, the modern, open-plan building features a mix of open workspaces, offices, and laboratories to foster the exchange of ideas among employees and visiting partners from industry and academia. An 'Open Lab' has been established to work on innovation projects with customers and other development partners under one roof.
Exhibit and Innovations
A multimedia exhibit themed “In touch with Clariant” showcases innovations aiding customers and society in addressing global challenges such as environmental protection, globalization, urbanization, and energy resources. Highlights include flame retardants, biotechnology processes for biofuels, renewable raw materials for crop yields, and projects with major partners like Audi to convert CO2 with hydrogen derived from renewable energy.
