To further enable the development of packaging innovation, The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced the introduction of a new Pack Studios innovation center in Mozzate, Italy. Purpose-built to address the needs of its adhesives customers, the new center further expands Dow’s global capabilities and underpins the increased commitment to growth and innovation of the Dow Adhesives portfolio for the packaging, textiles and hygiene markets. A global initiative from Dow, Pack Studios provides customers an opportunity to leverage Dow’s expertise, broad product portfolio, and product and application testing capabilities to accelerate the development of innovative solutions.

“Dow has a tradition of cooperatively helping customers drive innovation,” said Fabrizio Trinchero, Dow Adhesives Sales director for EMEA. “With the Mozzate Pack Studios facility, we are building upon this foundation, creating a new standard for collaborative development in packaging. From equipment manufacturers and package designers to prototyping specialists and resin experts, Pack Studios brings them all together and puts their knowledge to work for our customers. The aim is faster commercialization of new adhesives solutions.”