RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) has officially opened the doors to its new Innovation Center of Excellence in Greensboro, North Carolina.
This 60,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is the first shared research and development center for RPM companies. It is created to foster partnership and leverage collective expertise among RPM companies to accelerate innovation for their customers. The facility represents a continuation of the increased collaboration that has been developed through MAP 2025 initiatives.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new RPM Innovation Center of Excellence. (Photo: Business Wire)[/caption]
The Innovation Center of Excellence houses many of the industry’s most brilliant chemists and technical experts. It is strategically situated in close proximity to institutions that produce top talent. Features include liquid and powder application labs, resin and analytical labs, a sample production area, and a formulation lab, among other resources. It will also serve as a destination for onsite customer training and application trials.
Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO, commented, “RPM companies have long been known as innovation leaders in the markets they serve. The Innovation Center of Excellence builds upon this legacy by allowing these companies to leverage their collective strengths to deliver solutions more quickly and efficiently than they could do on their own.”
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