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IMCD Opens Regional Lab Hub at Dubai Science Park to Boost R&D Capabilities
IMCD, a global leader in the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has opened a state-of-the-art laboratory facility at Dubai Science Park, reinforcing the UAE's position as a regional research and development hub.
The 4,160 complex features two specialised technical centres dedicated to the food and beverage (F&B) and coatings and construction (C&C) industries. Designed to serve the growing demand for formulation expertise and sustainable innovation across the Middle East, the facility is equipped for advanced development, testing, and analysis.
The inauguration drew senior leaders from IMCD and TECOM Group, including IMCD's Global CEO Valerie Diele-Braun and Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Science Park. The launch aligns with key national strategies such as the Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33', the Dubai R&D Programme, and We the UAE 2031. 'Our labs will enable close collaboration with regional manufacturers to meet local demands and foster more sustainable practices,'
said Manuel Baumann, Managing Director of IMCD Middle East. 'This expansion supports food security and environmentally conscious construction solutions.'
IMCD's F&B lab is set to assist companies in developing new products through services like sensory evaluations, texture analysis, and prototyping across bakery, dairy, beverage, savoury, and confectionery segments. The C&C lab will focus on sustainable innovations in waterproofing and coatings.
The facility is expected to support IMCD Middle East's strategic growth across the GCC, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, and beyond, solidifying Dubai's role as a centre for science-led innovation.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
