Research Centers

Kemira’s R&D centers are located in Espoo, Finland; Leverkusen, Germany; Atlanta, Georgia in the United States; and Shanghai, China. The fifth center will be opened in São Paulo, Brazil during 2010. 

Kemira strives for greater synergy benefits, which will further improve the high-quality research and development Kemira has pursued for years. Now all client segments will benefit from this work more effectively than ever. Kemira brings its competence closer to the markets and client needs. Each R&D center offers expertise that is in high demand in the local and surrounding markets.

Global Network - Local Expertise

The Espoo R&D center provides high-quality know-how on water quality and quantity management (WQQM) solutions for municipal waterworks and industries with water intensive operations. The Leverkusen R&D center specializes in recyclable fibers and provides high-quality service to the customers in Central Europe.

The R&D center in Atlanta focuses on chemistry solutions for tissue manufacturing as well as for mining and oil industrial applications. The Shanghai R&D center focuses on technology scouting in the Asia and Pacific region and transfer of Kemira’s technology platform to serve regional customers.