Sherwin-Williams Breaks Ground for New R&D Centre in Sweden
Sherwin-Williams Industrial Wood proudly announces the groundbreaking for a new innovation research laboratory in Arlandastad (Sweden).
This marks a significant step forward on Industrial Wood’s goal of enhancing global excellence in wood coatings. It is designed to drive cutting-edge product research and development while building upon the Company’s heritage and values, which include customer care, innovation, sustainability and employee development.
The new building will be located in Arlandastad, close to the capital Stockholm, and will bring together chemists, engineers, technicians and support teams into a state-of-the-art hub for innovation and development of Industrial Wood’s future products and services.
Sherwin-Williams breaking ground ceremony Arlandastad, Sweden
The creation of a world-class facility for research and development will generate positive impact in the industrial wood division, as well as serve as a catalyst for future development throughout the EMEAI region. The investment in this new innovation epicenter will create solutions that deliver value to our customers and support their growth, as well helping us to retain and attract top talent.
The new R&D Centre will support Industrial Wood product development, coatings research, colour technology and process engineering. Furthermore, blended into its surroundings, the facility will provide employees with an inspiring work environment that encourages sustainable innovation.
With the main purpose of ensuring our growth plans, this new centre of excellence for industrial wood coatings in Europe will prioritize innovation, sustainability and well-being for staff and guests. This project will also give us the opportunity to showcase our products both inside and outside the building, from the walls to the floor. Another important added value is its location, near both Arlanda Airport and the E4 highway, that will offer our local and global customers better access to the visit and learn more about our products.