- LyondellBasell's Suzhou Technical Center adds a new lab extrusion line and upgraded processing workshop.
- The facility focuses on polypropylene compounds and engineered plastics.
- Innovation areas include lightweight panels, flame-retardant tech, and sustainable materials.
- The Suzhou Center was recognized as a 'Foreign-Fund R&D Center' by the local government.
Facility Expansion
LyondellBasell has expanded its Suzhou Technical Center with a new laboratory extrusion line and upgraded processing workshop. This enhancement supports the Advanced Polymer Solutions business by improving compounding capabilities and enabling the development of complex formulations for polypropylene compounds and engineered plastics.
Focus on Innovation
The upgraded facility features state-of-the-art extruders and comprehensive lab capabilities for advanced product analysis and performance testing. Key innovation areas include lightweight plastic body panels, color-material-finish solutions, flame-retardant technologies, sustainable materials, and specialty resins.
Regional Impact
The Suzhou Technical Center, established in 2013, is home to a dedicated team of engineers driving customer-centric innovation across the region. The center was recently recognized as a "Foreign-Fund R&D Center" by the Suzhou municipal government, highlighting its capabilities and achievements.
Broader Network
This expansion is part of a broader Asia Pacific innovation network, which includes recent investments at the Senai and Port Klang labs in Malaysia and the Vadodara Technical Center in India.
