Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are increasing the demand for high-resolution camera designs that can focus with greater accuracy. As a longstanding partner to the automotive industry, Henkel is continuing to develop new adhesives for lens bonding in ADAS sensors, specifically designed to meet these next-generation demands. With the launch of Loctite 3296 — a new…
Henkel completes expansion of North Carolina adhesive facility
Henkel, a global developer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, recently celebrated the expansion of its operations in Salisbury, North Carolina. This expansion of Henkel’s existing site brings a new 10,000 square foot, state-of-the-art production area for UV-curable acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) — and broadens the company’s capabilities to provide more sustainable and innovative PSA…
Henkel launches electrically conductive adhesive
Henkel has developed an electrically conductive adhesive (ECA) that cures at room temperature, improving yield rates and protecting sensitive structures within mobile devices, such as compact camera modules (CCMs). Designed to deliver reliable electrical grounding performance, Loctite Ablestik ICP 2120 is a moisture cure ECA, which is a critical feature for safeguarding the thin, miniaturized…
Henkel launches solvent-free, elastic adhesive for exterior applications
Henkel has introduced the new solvent-free and elastic adhesive Loctite UK 2073-2173, which is based on two-component polyurethane (2K-PU) technology — designed for superior performance on various substrates. With the launch of Loctite UK 2073-2173, Henkel is expanding its broad portfolio of two-component polyurethane adhesives. As a longstanding partner to the automotive industry, Henkel enables…
Henkel expanding its South Dakota facility to support EV and electronics manufacturing
Henkel, a global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, recently broke ground on a 35,000-square-foot expansion of its production facility in Brandon, South Dakota. The expanded facility will bring state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities and allow Henkel to increase the production of thermal interface materials and adhesives used to manufacture high-performance electronics and electric vehicles (EV).…
Henkel acquires Thermexit business from Nanoramic
Henkel has completed the acquisition of the Thermal Management Materials business of Nanoramic Laboratories, headquartered in Boston, MA, marketed under the brand Thermexit. Nanoramic, until 2018 known as FastCAP Systems Corporation, is an R&D company focused on developing high-end energy storage and thermal management technologies based on carbon composites. With this acquisition, Henkel aims to…
Henkel celebrates inauguration of new adhesive technologies center
Henkel recently inaugurated its new Inspiration Center Düsseldorf (ICD), located in Germany. With an investment volume of 130 million euros, the Adhesive Technologies business unit has built a state-of-the-art global innovation and customer center on the premises of the company headquarters and has been gradually commissioning it since mid-2021. With a floor area of 47,000…
How Henkel adhesives contribute to green construction
Which role does construction play in climate protection? “A big one,” says Christian Fild, head of Global Engineered Wood in the Adhesive Technologies business unit at Henkel: “About 40% of CO2 emissions worldwide are caused by buildings. Eleven percent are generated by the construction itself, the other part is caused by the use of these buildings.”…
Henkel opens new adhesives plant in Mexico
Henkel is expanding its production capabilities in Mexico by opening a new state-of-the-art plant for hot-melt adhesives in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon. With a size of nearly 30,000 square meters, the new facility has been designed to primarily manufacture pressure-sensitive and non-pressure-sensitive hot melts under its Technomelt brand. “Henkel remains committed to Mexico and the great…
Henkel invests in technology start-up, leading to more sustainable adhesives
Henkel Adhesive Technologies strengthens its capabilities for timber construction solutions by investing in 3RT. Together, with partners the company has developed a robotic process to convert forest and plantation residue into high-quality and unique hardwood products. With the investment Henkel aims to further expand its Engineered Wood business and to drive the implementation of sustainable…