Solstice plans $49 million Buffalo R&D investment in advanced materials
The plan covers refrigerants, thermal management, toxicology testing and an advanced energy-storage materials lab.
Event / data period: 2026-10-09
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U.S.-based Solstice Advanced Materials announced on October 9 a plan to invest $49 million to expand research and development at its Buffalo facility. The company says the work will broaden refrigerant and thermal-management research, enhance toxicological testing and establish a laboratory for advanced energy-storage materials.
New York State is set to support the project with up to $1.4 million in performance-based tax credits. Solstice committed to creating 12 full-time positions at the Buffalo site by June 2027; the release describes a planned investment and job target, not completed spending or hiring.
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Buffalo R&D investment plan
Investment plan and employment commitment announced by Solstice on October 9.
- Full-time positions committed by June 2027
- 12 jobs
- 2026-10-09 · Target
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