MOSCOW (MRC) -- The Linde Group announced the launch of its Asia Pacific Digitalization Hub, a strategic initiative to rapidly identify, develop and trial emergent digital technologies for industrial applications in the region and beyond, as per Hydrocarbonprocessing.
In partnership with Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Linde will invest over USD23 million in the Hub, which will expand the company’s digital capabilities and further extend its lead in the digital transformation of the gases and engineering industries, improving safety and process efficiency, and delivering better value to its customers.
At the Asia Pacific Digitalization Hub, Linde Digitalization teams will work alongside engineers and lines of business on projects and technology trials across the region. Though the Hub will be decentralized to better take advantage of the diversity and opportunities around Asia Pacific, Singapore will serve as a nexus for the Hub.
Prof. Dr. Aldo Belloni, Chief Executive Officer at Linde AG, said, “Linde has had a long and proven history of innovation and technological excellence that continues to this day. Digitalization is central to our global strategy for growth and provides opportunities for Linde to differentiate by delivering better solutions and convenience for our customers. The Asia Pacific Digitalisation Hub builds on the successful Digital Accelerator at our Munich headquarters, and is an affirmation of our continued commitment to innovation."
Mr. Sanjiv Lamba, Member of the Executive Board, Linde AG, and Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific, said, “Asia Pacific is Linde’s fastest growing market, and the region is especially open to new technologies and innovative gases applications. The Asia Pacific Digitalisation Hub will capitalize on the tremendous innovation coming out of the region, allowing Linde to extend its lead in digitalizing the gases business. With its forward-thinking approach and openness to innovation, Singapore is a natural choice of partner for Linde."
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