The scope of the center, Wanhua said, will be to customize solutions to address the specific needs and challenges of its customers, facilitate the development and validation of new products, provide timely technical support for quality concerns, and keep pace with technological advancements in the industry through research and innovation.

“At Wanhua Chemical, we've always prioritized technological innovation as our core competency. The opening of Barcelona R&D center symbolizes our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality products and meeting customer needs. We aspire to engage with the industry in a spirit of openness, collaborating to drive innovation and lead the way in sustainable development,” commented Hua Weiqi, executive vice president of Wanhua Chemical.

The Barcelona R&D center, which Wanhua said plays a key role in promoting sustainability, also demonstrates the company's ongoing research and development activities, which include studies on green chemistry technologies, renewable energy use, circular economy and waste recycling, and sustainable product development.

Apart from providing technical support and services to downstream customers in fine chemicals and materials, the center will collaborate with leading research institutions and universities for innovative development, fully leveraging external scientific research resources and expertise to drive innovation and enhance competitiveness. Simultaneously, it will serve as the company's stronghold in Europe for attracting talent, especially from Spanish-speaking regions, to support the development of the Latin American market, Wanhua stated.

The facility in Barcelona is Wanhua's second R&D center in Europe. Its Gödöllő R&D center in Hungry focuses on the polyurethane industry. According to Wanhua, the two centers enhance each other's capabilities in terms of the downstream industries they focus on, the geographical areas they cater to, and the paths they take towards collaborative development.