New Evonik R&D center focuses more on product development

Following two years of construction, chemical giant Evonik Industries has unveiled its new research and development center in Xinzhuang, Shanghai, the third time it has expanded the R&D center since its establishment in 2004.

Requiring a total investment of 23 million euros ($31 million), the new five-story R&D building houses 50 standard labs along with conference facilities and a showroom demonstrating Evonik's diverse products and solutions.

It is also the first LEED-certified building for Evonik worldwide.