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ExxonMobil has started construction on a multi-million dollar expansion of its Shanghai Technology Center. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by ExxonMobil management, strategic performance polymers and lubricant customers, local officials and employees. The expansion includes a new, state-of-the-art research and development facility to support customer collaboration and growth.
“Asia, and in particular China, represents a strategic growth region for us,” said Cindy Shulman, vice president of plastics and resins, ExxonMobil Chemical Company. Ms. Shulman added that: “Having dedicated facilities where we can collaborate with our customers on the next generation of affordable, safe and sustainable performance applications is essential to creating innovations for packaging, automobiles, building and construction, and consumer goods that enhance people’s lives everywhere.”
Opened in 2011, the Shanghai Technology Center spans 27,000-square meter, full-service customer support center. It houses advanced analytical and testing laboratory equipment, commercial-scale product processing equipment for blown film extrusion, injection molding, profile extrusion and compounding, as well as tire testing capabilities. A state-of-the-art 7-layer cast film line is being added soon. The center also supports ExxonMobil’s lubricants business through a combination of technical services, applications expertise, collaborative programs, training and marketing support. With ExxonMobil Asia Products Technology Center already in China, the new facility is a strong addition to the Group's global lubes technology network, according to Teoh Song-Ping, director of ExxonMobil’s Asia Pacific lubricants sales.
The new facility, expected to be completed in early 2018, will include a large, multi-functional auditorium, training rooms and multiple meeting areas. The auditorium will also have its own dedicated reception area showcasing ExxonMobil’s technology capabilities and leadership.
