On September 6, Mr. Zhang Weiming, Chairman and General Manager of Shengjian, and Mr. Tu Keyun, Executive Deputy General Manager of the Semiconductor Equipment Division, were invited to attend the completion ceremony of the Solvay Research and Innovation Center expansion project.

　　Shengjian Chairman and General Manager Zhang Weiming (second from left) takes a group photo with Solvay Materials Division Senior Executive Vice President Andrew Lau (first from left) and Solvay Group CEO Ilham Kadri (first from right)

　　Solvay held an unveiling ceremony of its new R&D building in Shanghai Science and Technology Park and announced the completion of its China Research and Innovation Center expansion project. The new R&D building is named "Magnolia Building". It has many laboratories with advanced facilities. There are small test laboratories in the building for advanced materials application research. As an innovation platform, the new building will provide green hydrogen, electronics Investing a lot of resources in key areas such as semiconductors and semiconductors.

　　Pascal Metivier, Director of Research and Innovation at Solvay Group, said: "We are continuously strengthening Solvay's research and innovation capabilities in China to meet the changing needs of the rapidly growing industry. The additional R&D resources will help us Improve R&D efficiency across a range of markets and work more closely with regional customers."

　　Solvay is a global leader in the field of specialty materials, material solutions and specialty chemicals. It has long maintained a close cooperative relationship with Shengjian, and its materials are widely used in Shengjian products. In the future, Shengjian looks forward to further expanding the scope of cooperation with Solvay, deepening their cooperative relationship, enhancing the competitiveness of both parties in their respective fields, and working together to create a more sustainable future.

　　About Solvay

　　Solvay Group is a multinational chemical group headquartered in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. It was founded in 1863 by Belgian chemist Ernest Solvay. In 2023, Solvay will celebrate its 160th anniversary.

　　As a company rooted in science, Solvay uses technology to improve every aspect of life. Solvay's mission is to create progress by connecting people, ideas and elements. Solvay calls on everyone to transcend themselves, reshape the future with continuous progress, and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world where the population is growing and the demand for resources is increasing, Solvay is committed to promoting technological breakthroughs to promote human progress while protecting the planet we all share.

　　Solvay is united with its customers and partners to lead current and future megatrends. As a global leader in materials, chemicals and solutions, Solvay drives progress in the aircraft, automotive, batteries, smart devices, medical applications, water and air purification markets to address key challenges in industry, society and the environment. You We can all use innovative solutions provided by Solvay to create safer, cleaner and more sustainable products.