Milliken & Company announced that it has made a significant investment in the Ohio coating additive lab, which was acquired in 2020 from Borchers Americas.
Milliken & Company announced that it has made a major investment in its coating additive lab in Westlake, Ohio, USA. The lab was acquired in 2020 as part of the purchase of Borchers Americas, Inc.
In addition to the Westlake lab, the company now has three state-of-the-art coating additive labs: the others are located in Langenfeld, Germany and Shanghai, China.
The newly transformed workshop has an open concept with a vibrant workspace and updated equipment. Designed specifically for coating additives lab work, the space is organized to increase efficiency and collaboration while providing a safe and comfortable working environment.
“We are thrilled with the improvements made in the lab. It’s exciting to see that Milliken is investing in both the business and associates by improving the workspace”, said Loulou Rozek, who leads the global technical service team at the facility.
Milliken took an associate-centric approach to lab upgrade, asking the lab team to lead the renovation, allowing employees to design not only the layout but also the aesthetics. The team is used to working with colourful paints and wanted a bright and energizing space, selecting vibrant purple, green and orange accent colours to foster creativity. “It’s gratifying to work for a company that asks its lab associates to help design their own workspace. I get excited to go to work every day”, says Allison Abbey, technical service chemist and co-supplier manager.
In addition to the redesign of the workspace, Milliken has invested heavily in laboratory and test equipment and expanded the team.
The team began work in the new lab in March and now welcomes customers to schedule tours, demonstrations, and trainings. In the future, Milliken plans to further expand its coating additive labs in other regions such as India and Brazil.