LG Chem has begun securing future technologies related to three new growth engines, including next-generation batteries and eco-friendly materials, in North America.
On October 25, LG Chem held a ceremony to open its North American Innovation Center in Georgia, U.S., and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Georgia Institute of Technology for new technology research and development.
LG Chem plans to internalize R&D capabilities and discover talented people in North America, where leading technology research on battery materials and eco-friendly materials is active, for three new growth engines, including next-generation battery materials and recycling and bioplastics.
To this end, the company will gradually expand the role and scale of the North American Innovation Center from local technology research and task development to joint research with local universities and national research institutes, securing local talents, and independent R&D.
In addition, the company plans to expand and reorganize the North American Innovation Center and develop it into a core research base in North America with independent facilities by 2025.
In addition, LG Chem will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Georgia Tech, a world-class engineering university, to research and develop future technologies in three new growth engines and establish a partnership for joint research and talent development.
"We will strengthen our research capabilities and talent acquisition in technology-leading countries such as North America to become a truly global science company," said Shin Hak-chul, Vice Chairman of LG Chem.
