Chemtura opens technical center in China

Chemtura Corp. announced the opening of a new Application Development Center (ADC) in the Nanjing Economic & Technological Development Zone, serving as Chemtura’s technical center of excellence for its businesses in the Asia/Pacific region. “The ADC is an immediate investment in science, laboratory technology, research, development and innovation in China,” said Chemtura Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Craig A. Rogerson. Chemtura said the ADC consists of a group of laboratories serving as a technical center of excellence for Chemtura businesses in the Asia-Pacific region, including AgroSolutions, antioxidant/UV stabilizers, consumer products, flame retardants, petroleum additives and urethanes. (May 27, 2010)