By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : November 04, 2025 10:42 am
The facility is equipped with advanced technologies and resources to support a wide range of research activities
SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, and chemical intermediates, has officially opened its European Innovation Centre (EIC) in Four Ashes, United Kingdom. This milestone marks a significant expansion of the company’s global innovation network, strengthening research and development (R&D) and application capabilities to better serve customers worldwide.
The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced technologies and resources to support a wide range of research activities. With a strong focus on plastics and rubber application development, as well as analytical characterization, the EIC will serve as a collaborative hub for addressing technical challenges and driving sustainable innovation in partnership with customers and industry leaders.
“The opening of the European Innovation Centre represents a significant investment in SI Group’s global innovation capabilities,” said Robert Kaiser, Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Managing Director – EMEA at SI Group. “Together with our five additional Innovation Centers, we’re building a robust, globally connected R&D network that enhances competitiveness, delivers advanced solutions tailored to regional needs, and supports the long-term growth of our business.”
In addition to the new facility in the United Kingdom, SI Group operates Innovation Centers in Houston (Texas), Rotterdam Junction (New York), Morgantown (West Virginia), Lote (India), and Shanghai (China).
The inaugural event was held on October 23, 2025, and featured a tour of the new facility along with a keynote address by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Professor Elizabeth Barnes CBE, delivered on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III. Media representatives and industry professionals attended the ceremony, marking an important step forward in SI Group’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.