The new building will be located in Arlandastad, close to the capital Stockholm, and will bring together chemists, engineers, technicians and support teams into a state-of-the-art hub for innovation and development of Industrial Wood’s future products and services.

"The creation of a world-class facility for research and development will generate positive impact in the industrial wood division, as well as serve as a catalyst for future development throughout the EMEAI region. The investment in this new innovation epicenter will create solutions that deliver value to our customers and support their growth, as well helping us to retain and attract top talent,” said Dr. Brendan Catlow, Sherwin-Williams Vice President & General Manager Industrial Wood EMEAI.

The new R&D Centre will support Industrial Wood product development, coatings research, colour technology and process engineering. Furthermore, blended into its surroundings, the facility will provide employees with an inspiring work environment that encourages sustainable innovation.
“With the main purpose of ensuring our growth plans, this new centre of excellence for industrial wood coatings in Europe will prioritize innovation, sustainability and well-being for staff and guests.

This project will also give us the opportunity to showcase our products both inside and outside the building, from the walls to the floor,” said Per Egil Salicath, Sherwin-Williams Commercial Director North Industrial Wood EMEAI. “Another important added value is its location, near both Arlanda Airport and the E4 highway, that will offer our local and global customers better access to the visit and learn more about our products.”

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