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SI Group opens new Innovation Center

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SI Group announced the official opening of its European Innovation Centre (EIC) in Four Ashes, United Kingdom. This milestone marks an important expansion of SI Group’s global innovation network, strengthening R&D and application development to better serve customers worldwide.

The new state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced tools and resources to support a wide range of research activities. With a 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.

In addition to the new Four Ashes, UK facility, SI Group also operates Innovation Centers in:

  • Houston, Texas, USA
  • Rotterdam Junction, New York, USA
  • Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
  • Lote, India
  • Shanghai, China
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“The opening of the European Innovation Centre represents a significant investment in SI Group’s global innovation capabilities,” said Robert Kaiser, VP 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.”

The inaugural event was held on October 23, 2025, featuring a tour of the facility and a keynote address by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Professor Elizabeth Barnes CBE, on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III. Media representatives and industry professionals were invited to attend.

www.siigroup.com

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