Henkel, a global supplier of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, is continuously driving sustainability across markets. To further improve its plastics footprint the company has started to relaunch its bonding and sealing portfolio for consumers and craftsmen. The new packaging concept helps to significantly reduce virgin plastic by using up to 95% of recycled plastic…
Henkel introduces new medical-grade, light-cure adhesives for wearables
Henkel has launched a novel medical-grade, light-cure adhesive designed for devices that are to be worn on the body. The new product is formulated without IBOA (Isobornyl Acrylate) or any other known skin-sensitizing monomers. The adhesive is also formulated to conform to EU MDR 2017 regulations concerning the use of CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic…
Henkel publishes audited method for product sustainability assessment
As a global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings Henkel Adhesive Technologies is constantly driving sustainability based on its Sustainability Ambition 2030. Aside from optimizing its own footprint in operations and sourcing low-emission raw materials, the business unit aims to lead through technology and drive impact with its diverse product portfolio. Currently, Henkel’s technologies…
Henkel launches two-component thermal gap filler for automotive applications
As vehicles become increasingly connected and driving is transformed by sophisticated advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies, OEMs and component suppliers are increasingly challenged to manage the heat produced by ECU and ADAS components to ensure their performance and reliability. At the same time, there’s a need to produce these components more cost-effectively,…
Henkel Adhesive Technologies receives sustainability awards
Innovations are boosting sustainability in a range of industries and processes and along the entire value chain. Customers of Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit recently recognized this important positive impact by presenting three prestigious awards for metal pretreatments to the company: The Paint Sustainability Innovation Award from ArcelorMittal The Global Supplier Award from Novelis Best…
Henkel appoints new president of the North American region
Henkel, a global provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, announced that it has named Pernille Lind Olsen as president of the North American region. She also serves as the corporate senior VP of Adhesive Technologies Packaging & Consumer Goods, and regional head of Adhesive Technologies, in North America. In her new role as president,…
Henkel’s adhesives and electronic materials facilitating design of medical devices
Henkel’s adhesives and electronic materials have facilitated the design and manufacture of high-quality medical applications, engineered to streamline diagnostics and improve patient comfort and outcomes. The company has recently expanded its portfolio of wearables. Henkel’s technology portfolio includes high-impact solutions for low-pressure molding technologies, skin bonding, assembly adhesives, as well as adhesives for electronics and…
Henkel celebrates 100 years of Adhesive Technologies
Exactly 100 years ago, Henkel began selling its first adhesive solutions to neighboring companies. From the development of laundry detergent packaging adhesives for its own use to today’s advanced solutions in more than 800 industry segments, the company’s world-leading adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings are integral parts of countless consumer and industrial goods. Henkel Adhesive…
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is driving climate-positive operations forward
Henkel has a longstanding track record in sustainability, driving transformational change for the environment. Last year, the company accelerated its efforts as part of its 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework, including the ambition to achieve climate-positive operations by 2030. The Adhesive Technologies business unit has translated this framework into its specific Sustainability Ambition 2030 and aims…
Henkel begins construction on adhesive facility in China that will run solely on renewables
Henkel broke ground on a new manufacturing facility of its Adhesive Technologies business unit within the Yantai Chemical Industry Park in Shandong Province, China. The new plant will showcase how smart technology and sustainability can influence adhesive manufacturing. It will further enhance Henkel’s supply capacity of high-impact adhesive products for the industry. With an investment…