$1.2B
Annual R&D investment
3.500+
Active patents
150+
R&D centres
4.200
Scientists
We turn science into work
Vertex Global’s innovation model bridges basic science and customer work. We put 6% of revenue into R&D each year.
Cross-discipline teams work in materials science, biotechnology and process engineering.
Innovation fields
Materials science
New polymers, composites and nanomaterials.
Biotechnology
Bio-based materials and lower-impact production.
Process engineering
Yield gains and carbon-footprint reduction.
Milestones
2026
Two gold medals at the Edison Awards
International innovation awards in materials science and water technology.
2024
Zero-carbon R&D centre opened
Laboratories in the new Singapore site run on 100% renewable electricity.
2020
Patent count passed 3,000
The global patent portfolio passed 3,000 and reinforced category leadership.
2015
Open-innovation programme launched
Joint R&D work with startups and universities went live.