A 500 sqm state of the art multi-purpose lab has now been established and is equipped with a range of modern analytical instruments such as FT- IR Spectrometer, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Thermogravimetric Analyzer and equipment for chromatographic methods. Once fully operational there will be a staff of 12 chemists and technicians working at the new laboratory.

Behn Meyer R&D Services was founded last year as an independent company to provide laboratory services to the companies within the Behn Meyer Group in the ASEAN region and also in Europe.

The lab centre will give support for all the companies within the chemical Behn Meyer group for developing new products and applications, specializing in chemicals for the rubber and plastics industry and food additives. And since there are already other application labs for rubber and food in Malaysia, it can be expected that some synergistic effects will exist.

Furthermore specialty chemicals for Animal Nutrition and for Personal Care will be a point of focus for Behn Meyer R&D Services.

And with the establishment of the new R&D Center, the BM chemical group will be able to react faster to the latest trends of the market and work closer with the customers.