Sumitomo Chemical has announced that, starting June 1, it will begin the operations of its Chemistry Research Center (“CRC”), a synthesis research building newly built on the premises of its Health & Crop Sciences Research Laboratory in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
Sumitomo Chemical has announced that, starting June 1, it will begin the operations of its Chemistry Research Center (“CRC”), a synthesis research building newly built on the premises of its Health & Crop Sciences Research Laboratory in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
The CRC is intended to serve as Sumitomo Chemical’s new global R&D base principally for discovery and innovation of crop protection chemicals and household & public hygiene insecticides. The CRC building was completed in April 2018 and has been in preparation for the start of its operation.
The CRC features an advanced space design to create an inspiring environment where researchers can actively communicate with each other and generate innovative ideas. In addition, the Company intends to further accelerate new compound invention and new product development by consolidating into the CRC the Company’s organic synthesis research functions within Japan, from discovery research for novel compounds to production process research, which have independently be located inside and outside the Takarazuka area.
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