June 13, 2024 -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) officially opened a new innovation center in Tienen, Belgium on June 13, 2024, strengthening its research and development (R&D) capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to its customers in the region.

The innovation center is home to more than 100 scientists from the company's Polyurethanes and Performance Products businesses and will support the application of Huntsman technologies in key markets, including adhesives, coatings and sealants; automotive; elastomers; energy; furniture and bedding, and insulation.

The inauguration event, which was attended by more than 100 customers, suppliers, the mayor of Tienen and business partners, included presentations from Huntsman's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Peter Huntsman, and Tony Hankins, President of Huntsman's Polyurethanes business. It also included a tour of the facility and live R&D demonstrations, and a formal ribbon cutting ceremony.

Hankins further commented, "Fitted with the very latest equipment and staffed by some of the best scientists in the world, our Tienen site is a place where innovation can thrive, and where we can find new meaningful ways for our chemistries to address the sustainability challenges of tomorrow."

Huntsman is a leading global provider of innovative chemistries that are critical to addressing some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges. The Polyurethanes division of Huntsman is a global leader in MDI-based polyurethanes, serving more than 3000 customers in more than 90 countries worldwide. Huntsman Performance Products manufactures amines, maleic anhydride and carbonates for a wide range of consumer and industrial end markets and sells over 800 products to more than 1000 customers globally.

Huntsman is a leading global supplier of innovative chemicals whose products are critical to solving the world's most pressing sustainability challenges. Huntsman Polyurethanes is a global leader in MDI-based polyurethanes, serving more than 3,000 customers in more than 90 countries around the world. Huntsman High Function Products produces amines, maleic anhydrides and carbonates for a wide range of consumer and industrial end markets and sells more than 800 products to more than 1,000 customers worldwide.