Haleon breaks ground on oral health innovation centre

Haleon, maker of brands such as Sensodyne and Polident, has broken ground on its new Global Oral Health Innovation Centre in Weybridge, Surrey.

The facility will enhance Haleon’s science capabilities, accelerate innovation, and serve as a centre of excellence for global oral health research.

Haleon aims to reach one billion more consumers by 2030, by strengthening its oral health R&D capabilities.

The centre, which is being constructed by Kier, will act as a hub for pioneering research, product innovation, commercial and supply chain excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.

The site has recently achieved a BREEAM 'Outstanding' rating, recognising its exceptional commitment to sustainability at Phase 1 in the design stage. 

Franck Riot, chief R&D officer at Haleon, said: "We are excited to break ground on our Global Oral Health Innovation Centre - a major investment reflecting our commitment to advancing science and innovation.

"This powerhouse for oral health research will strengthen Haleon’s R&D capabilities and accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving oral health needs of consumers around the world."