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Innovation @ Solenis

Practical, real-world problem-solving to drive value for our customers.

Science. Sustainability. Problem Solving.

At Solenis, innovation is not exclusive to a select group of scientists with access to specialized tools. Everyone at the company — whether they’re in a technical or non-technical position — thinks like an innovator and understands we all play a role in delivering solutions to our customers.  It’s the Solenis Way.

This solutions-oriented, collaboration-first approach has always been a hallmark. Solenis stands on a rich legacy of over 100 years of innovation, drawing on the heritage of companies like Ashland Water Technologies, Betz Laboratories, Drew, Stockhausen and Hercules. We are recognized globally for this enduring tradition, and we are proud that our commitment to innovation has remained strong as the company has grown and diversified. The desire to meet and exceed customer needs and expectations is deeply embedded in our culture, and we remain singularly focused on our primary purpose — meeting the world’s water and hygiene solutions head on and at scale.

"At Solenis, we do what we do ultimately for our customers. Working together, we can help address the world’s water and hygiene challenges by bringing the equitable, efficient and healthier environments we envision into reality."
John E. Panichella
Chief Executive Officer

Our Innovation Pillars

<p>Four fundamental principles &mdash; what we call our Innovation Pillars &mdash; guide our quest to find better, more impactful solutions. We are purpose-driven innovators, bringing together the right people, the right technologies and the right insights to help businesses operate efficiently and responsibly today and in the future.</p>
Build a Culture of Innovation

Innovation at Solenis describes an organizational mindset, but it also describes our structures and processes. The business is optimized to deliver solutions that help our customers succeed.

OUR DRIVE TO INNOVATE
Focus on Customer Needs

Everything we do at Solenis is about delivering tangible value to our customers. We do this by deeply understanding their toughest operational and hygiene challenges and then mobilizing to find an answer.  

OUR APPROACH TO INNOVATION
Think Globally, Act Locally

Our R&D and analytical capabilities span the globe, so we can address any challenge anywhere in the world. We take an “open borders” approach to innovation, ensuring that insights and expertise never become siloed.

OUR INNOVATION NETWORK
Innovate for Sustainability

We are deeply committed to developing solutions that directly address environmental challenges and support a more circular economy. As a result, most of our innovation projects focus on sustainability.  

OUR PRODUCT INNOVATIONS

~4,000

Patents for chemicals, equipment and process technologies

500

R&D employees, including ~350 scientists

1.4%

Percent of revenue invested in technology and new product development annually

12

R&D Centers located in all corners of the world

9

Customer Applications Laboratories, or CALs, focused on customer problem-solving

7

Centers of Excellence, offering deep domain and/or market expertise

Structured for Success

With a global footprint and deep market understanding, we are uniquely positioned to deliver tailored solutions to customers across diverse geographies, ensuring every solution is relevant, effective and future-ready.

Blue dots represent our R&D centers and green dots represent our customer applications laboratories (CALs).

 

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