Diversey Opens Innovation Zone R&D Center in Fort Mill, SC

Diversey Holdings, Ltd. has opened its Innovation Zone Research and Development Center at its corporate headquarters in Fort Mill, SC. The Innovation Zone brings Diversey’s North American R&D groups into a single facility. It houses numerous state-of-the-art labs where scientists and specialists develop the industry’s next generation of cleaning and hygiene solutions, according to the company, which was ranked No. 11 in Happi's 2020 Top 50 Report.

Diversey has opened the doors to its new R&D facility.

“We’re incredibly excited to open the doors of the Innovation Zone because it will help us fast track the development of new solutions that care for and protect people around the world,” said Paul Budsworth, president – Diversey North America. “This investment is an important step for advancing commercial cleaning capabilities and helping us to better support our global customer base.” 

The Innovation Zone includes Diversey’s analytical lab, formulation lab, microbiology lab and dosing, dispensing and application lab. 

“Housing all of our North American R&D experts in one state-of-the-art location allows for greater collaboration, knowledge-sharing and easier and more efficient product improvement,” said Rick Dayton, chief architect—infection prevention, Diversey. “We look forward to hosting customers and prospects, providing training on key systems and offering a behind-the-scenes look at our innovation process.”