IMCD Group ("IMCD" or "Company"), a global leading partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has opened a new Construction Laboratory in Indonesia, thus building a full technical centre of expertise for coatings and construction in Southeast Asia.
The new laboratory brings construction expertise together with IMCD’s established Coatings Laboratory, creating a single hub where its technical and commercial experts, customers and principals can collaborate more closely on formulation development, testing and technical problem-solving.
IMCD has operated a Coatings Laboratory in Jakarta since 2018, supporting coatings, paints and construction producers with technical advice, formulation development and laboratory services. In 2024, the site was fully refurbished to strengthen collaboration with partners and further advance formulation innovation. The addition of the Construction Laboratory builds directly on this investment.
The combined Coatings & Construction Laboratory in Jakarta focuses on understanding and serving specific regional needs, troubleshooting and formulation optimisation, accelerating product development and supporting training initiatives that help customers drive innovation.
In coatings, this includes decorative paints, industrial metal coatings, wood, plastic and automotive coatings. In construction, the focus spans dry mix mortars, flooring resins and waterproofing systems, concrete blocks, bricks and masonry, as well as joint fillers, sealants and ready-to-use renders.
The opening of the Construction Laboratory builds on a series of recent investments by IMCD in Indonesia, including the enhanced Food & Nutrition Laboratory announced in January 2025, the expansion of the Pharmaceuticals Technical Centre in November 2024 and the launch of the Global Microbiology Laboratory in October 2024. Together, these developments reinforce Indonesia’s role as a key regional hub for technical expertise and co-creation.
“With both the Coatings and Construction laboratories and experts working side by side, we can support our partners in a more connected and effective way,” says Pimsiraya Vichaidit, Director, Coatings & Construction, Asia-Pacific, at IMCD. “It means faster development, stronger troubleshooting and solutions that are designed around the realities of the regional market.”
“This milestone reflects the commitment and teamwork of our local and regional teams, working closely with our partners,” adds Naihong Yang, Technical Director, Coatings & Construction, Asia-Pacific, at IMCD. “It is about creating practical, high-quality and sustainable solutions that help our customers move faster and help our customers advance faster in their product developments.”
For more information on the new laboratory, visit our dedicated page: https://link.imcdgroup.com/cc-lab-jakarta
Left to right: Roberta Pecchini, Technical Manager, Laboratory Operational Excellence, Coatings & Construction, Ade Iman Sobarkah, Construction Laboratory Manager, Pimsiraya Vichaidit, Director, Coatings & Construction, Asia-Pacific, Yenny Widya, Managing Director, IMCD Indonesia, Hengki Hengki, Coatings Laboratory Manager, Naihong Yang, Technical Director, Coatings & Construction, Asia-Pacific. (Photo: IMCD)
IMCD opens Construction Laboratory in Indonesia, strengthening coatings and construction services in Asia-Pacific. (Photo: IMCD)
IMCD opens Construction Laboratory in Indonesia, strengthening coatings and construction services in Asia-Pacific. (Photo: IMCD)
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