Introducing Trinseo’s New North America Global Innovation Center: Where Inspiration and Collaboration Foster Innovation

NA Global Innovation Center

Trinseo’s North America Global Innovation Center in Exton, PA, is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to driving innovation, advancing materials science and enhancing collaboration across industries.

Spanning more than 46,000 square feet, this new center will join Trinseo’s existing Global Innovation Centers in Rheinmünster, Germany and Terneuzen, The Netherlands, expanding reach and bringing innovation excellence even closer to our customers across the globe. The Exton facility will serve as the focal point of Trinseo’s research and development efforts in the Americas, helping us continue meeting the needs of our customers, while exploring new innovations that will add value to their products and create new growth opportunities with their customers.

 

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The Global Innovation Center is a dedicated space where teams from all of Trinseo’s business units will work together to accelerate research and development, strengthen partnerships and bring innovative solutions to market. By co-locating experts from diverse fields under one roof, the center promotes collaboration and cross-functional synergies, enabling us to meet customer needs more effectively and advance technologies across a range of industries.

The facility will support both existing customer applications, as well as pursuing innovations to help accelerate growth in emerging industries, ensuring that we continue to develop and deliver cutting-edge materials for a variety of applications.

The Global Innovation Center is equipped with advanced technology and infrastructure to foster innovation and support customer collaboration. Here’s what makes this facility unique:


46,500 sq. ft. of Total Space  

  • The expansive facility is designed to accommodate a variety of research, development and customer engagement activities, with room for future growth.

Thermoplastic Compounding Lines  

  • The center includes multiple compounding lines to support a wide range of customer applications, helping us stay at the forefront of material development.

Polymer Synthesis Labs

  • Equipped with state-of-the-art tools and equipment, these labs enable the development and testing of new polymer technologies.

Analytical and Physical Material Testing

  • The facility features advanced testing capabilities that ensure Trinseo’s materials meet the highest standards for performance, quality and reliability.

Collaborative Workspaces

  • With 50 workstations, eight conference rooms and various huddle spaces, the Global Innovation Center is designed to foster teamwork, communication and creative problem-solving.

Room for Future Growth

  • Flexible space allows for expansion as business needs grow and new markets emerge. 
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The Global Innovation Center is more than just a physical space; it’s central to Trinseo’s strategy for innovation and growth. The facility will:

Foster Collaboration Across Business Units

  • By bringing together teams from different disciplines, the Global Innovation Center promotes synergies and accelerates the development of integrated solutions for our customers.

Support Existing Customer Applications

  • Whether for creating tailored solutions or improving existing products, the Global Innovation Center is equipped to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Bring Value and Innovation to New Markets

  • The center will enable us to develop unique, customized solutions tailored to emerging trends and new applications, ensuring that we meet the needs of our customers and provide them with advanced materials that help drive their success.

Enhance Sustainability

  • As part of our commitment to sustainability, the Global Innovation Center will play a key role in advancing the development of more sustainable materials and solutions for the industries we serve.

The Global Innovation Center will enable us to continue driving innovation, expanding our capabilities and deepening our customer relationships. 

Explore the Global Innovation Center and What’s Next

The opening of the North America Global Innovation Center marks an important milestone in Trinseo’s journey. This facility is designed to help us elevate our products and services, collaborate with our customers and create innovative solutions for the future. We invite you to learn more about the Global Innovation Center and how it can support your business needs. 

To learn more or schedule a visit, contact us today.

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At Trinseo, we are committed to continuous innovation and excellence. Our North America Global Innovation Center is central to that mission, creating a dynamic, highly collaborative space, philosophy, and culture where our teams and our customers can come together to drive advances in chemistry and material science to reimagine what’s possible.

We hope you’ll join us in discovering what’s next.