{"id":12495,"date":"2025-11-20T17:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T15:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrakon-live.devlh.com\/?p=12495"},"modified":"2026-09-29T16:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T13:45:07","slug":"a-strategic-investment-in-innovation-the-new-thrakon-ytong-group-rd-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thrakon.gr\/en\/a-strategic-investment-in-innovation-the-new-thrakon-ytong-group-rd-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"A strategic investment in innovation: the new THRAKON \u2013 YTONG Group R&#038;D Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Group&#8217;s new R&amp;D Centre in Oinofyta is now fully operational, serving as an innovation hub for advanced building materials.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past year, the THRAKON \u2013 YTONG Group, one of Greece&#8217;s leading producers of building materials and chemical products, has taken a major <strong>strategic step in its technological development<\/strong>. It has established and brought into full operation its <strong>new Research &amp; Development (R&amp;D) Centre in Oinofyta<\/strong>. The new centre marks a new era for the Group and strengthens its leading position in both the Greek and international building materials markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An innovation hub with an international focus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Housed in the Group&#8217;s state-of-the-art facilities in Oinofyta, the new R&amp;D Centre is a key driver of innovative solutions. Its aim is to set the Group apart and strengthen its competitiveness. It was designed to meet THRAKON&#8217;s growing technological needs at international level and operates as a global innovation hub, focusing on the research and development of advanced formulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From dry mortars to thermal insulation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The centre&#8217;s work covers a wide range of products and applications: dry mortars, waterproofing systems, liquid products and thermal insulation materials. These areas are pillars of the Group&#8217;s growth strategy. They matter all the more at a time when international markets are changing rapidly and climate challenges call for new, more efficient and more sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The team and its first results<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The R&amp;D Centre&#8217;s scientific team is made up of specialised chemists, engineers and application technicians. They work closely with leading raw material suppliers, external laboratories and universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past year, the team has developed and tested a series of new high-performance products, including advanced repair systems, lightweight renders and enhanced tile adhesives. At the same time, it has provided stronger technical support to the company&#8217;s sales teams and international partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its new Research &amp; Development Centre, the THRAKON \u2013 YTONG Group demonstrates its ongoing commitment to innovation, know-how and sustainable growth. It also reaffirms its focus on creating products that meet the future needs of the market and of construction professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Group&#8217;s new R&amp;D Centre in Oinofyta is now fully operational, serving as an innovation hub for advanced building materials. Over the past year, the THRAKON \u2013 YTONG Group, one of Greece&#8217;s leading producers of building materials and chemical products, has taken a major strategic step in its technological development. 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