Gränges AB held an opening ceremony for its newly expanded Gränges Research and Innovation center in Finspång, Sweden. The center has more than 40 years of successful research and innovation work in material used for brazed aluminum heat exchangers. It has been a key factor in enabling Gränges to become a global leader in this field, as well as giving Gränges a high technology recognition in the global aluminum community.
One example of the current research projects that Gränges has conducted is TRILLIUM®, a technology that simplifies the brazing process and offers a more environmental friendly production process. As of today, Gränges’ research and development efforts have resulted in 52 patent families and 168 patents.
“Research and Innovation are fundamental parts of Gränges’ business strategy,” said Johan Menckel, CEO of Gränges. “To be able to meet the future market demands of aluminum products, in-depth research work in combination with an innovative spirit are the critical key factors for our company. I am proud of the Gränges legacy in innovation and I am confident that these efforts will help continue develop the company for future success.”
Gränges R&I center in Finspång currently has 30 highly capable specialists with a focus to develop next generation material for brazed aluminum heat exchangers. The expansion includes new office and laboratory areas, new laboratory equipment as well as a new organizational solution where the research and innovation function is becoming a more central part of the Gränges group.
“We are making thorough efforts to improve our research and innovation capabilities in Finspång. The center will be the main hub in our global research and innovation network,” said Kent Schölin, senior vice president of Research & Innovation, Gränges. “The purpose is to strengthen our leading global position within the development of brazed heat exchanger material, as well as developing new innovative aluminum products based upon our present research and innovation competence.”
Gränges also has a research and innovation center in Shanghai, China, and has plans to establish a center in Tennessee, U.S.
