Responsive Research and Development Department We see research and development as the gateway to helping our customers add value to their products. R&D scientists develop new specialty ingredients, improve existing products and respond to specific customer needs. Our 11,000-square-foot corporate R&D facility houses eight labs and a pilot plant, where we develop and test products for customers. Additionally, we have strong technical ties to several leading universities, giving us access to additional resources to compliment our in-house capabilities. The Proliant approach to R&D reflects our commitment to growth through development and use of new technologies, resulting in genuine added value to your products.