Saint-Gobain Research Shanghai (SGRS) is one of eight transversal R&D centers within the Group. Strategically located in the Minhang Development Zone and adjacent to several Saint-Gobain manufacturing sites, SGRS benefits from geographic proximity and strong industrial synergies. As a key innovation hub in the Asia-Pacific region, the center plays a pivotal role in driving regional business growth and technological advancement.
The center provides comprehensive R&D and innovation support across multiple business segments in Asia-Pacific, including plaster, mortars, construction chemicals, performance polymer solutions, automotive glazing, abrasives, ceramics, and more. Leveraging proprietary technology platforms within the Group, the center not only serves local markets but also actively contributes to global innovation initiatives.
Home to a multidisciplinary team of technical experts, the center excels in rapid response to business needs, in-depth scientific research, continuous product innovation, and frontier technology exploration.
Equipped with state-of-the-art scientific instruments, the center conducts extensive studies in material science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, building physics, grinding, coating, modeling, smart manufacturing, sensor technology, digitalization, and artificial intelligence. In close partnership with businesses, the center consistently develops new products and secures invention patents each year.
Designed by the renowned French architectural firm Chapman Taylor, the green certification of the Phase II building underscores our commitment to a safe, healthy, and sustainable working environment. All resources and competencies of the center align closely with the Group’s mission to integrate growth with sustainability and the purpose to “Make The World A Better Home.”
In addition, the center offers dynamic career development opportunities and continuous engagement with international teams across the Saint-Gobain global R&D network fostering technical exchange and innovation breakthroughs
