Puratos to build R&D center at Belgium headquarters
Puratos Group recently reconfirmed its commitment to continue its investments in innovation and long-term research and development with the construction of new global research and development center at its headquarters in Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium. On hand for the official “first stone” ceremony were Eddy Van Belle, chairman of board of Puratos Group (left); Daniel Malcorps, CEO of Puratos Group (right); local officials; trade organizations; and research partners.
Scheduled to open by summer 2014, the R&D center will play a pivotal role in Puratos’ global network of innovation and research centers across the world. “R&D is the driving force behind our partnership with our customers around the globe,” says Filip Arnaut, R&D director group research and services lab. “It is how Puratos’ long-term vision is translated into products and solutions to help our customers innovate and differentiate more in the future.”