New lab for Surfachem
2M Group operation Surfachem has officially opened its new formulation laboratory within the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre within the University of Huddersfield, UK, where it has been active since 2014. Mottie Kessler, CEO and chairman of 2M, was among those present to showcase formulation demonstrations within the personal care and home care laboratories
“This larger facility will allow our team of experts to conduct extensive research and development, take on more projects, and support customers, both existing and new,” the company said. During the past year, it added, the lab team has created over 700 formulations, including water(less) and fermentation concepts.
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