Oxiteno Announces New R&D Laboratory in United States
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Oxiteno announced an investment in a new research and development (R&D) laboratory in the United States. The R&D lab is the output of a partnership between Oxiteno and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and will be located in The Garden, the university’s 521-acre innovation and commercialization park. The lab is an example of Oxiteno’s commitment to international markets and USM’s commitment to innovation.
The laboratory will begin operating in mid-September, focusing on research and development of products to serve the U.S. market in the agriculture, paints and coatings, personal care, home care, and oil and gas segments. “Being close to our clients will allow the company to serve them better. We will now be able to provide samples and develop products locally, reducing the time required for these activities,” explained João Parolin, Chief Executive Officer of Oxiteno.