Henkel opens Inspiration Center Shanghai to drive sustainable adhesive innovation and regional growth in Asia-Pacific

Located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, the 33,000-square-meter site of Adhesive Technologies brings together more than 500 Henkel scientists and technical experts.

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened its new Inspiration Center for Adhesive Technologies in Shanghai, a €60 million investment designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen customer collaboration, and expand sustainable solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, the 33,000-square-meter center brings together more than 500 experts in product development, application technology, and technical services, with a focus on adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. The facility includes digital integration with Henkel’s global research network and a modern customer experience hub to foster cross-industry collaboration. Executives Mark Dorn, Nigel Fay, and Carmen Chua emphasized that the new site represents both a strategic commitment to the Asia-Pacific market and a platform for delivering customer value, sustainability, and long-term growth.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 23-Seo-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel has officially inaugurated its new Inspiration Center for Adhesive Technologies in Shanghai, underscoring its commitment to shaping the future of sustainable solutions and closer customer partnerships in Asia-Pacific. The state-of-the-art facility, representing an investment of more than €60 million, is positioned to accelerate research, application development, and technical services while deepening Henkel’s roots in one of the fastest-growing markets worldwide.

Henkel has officially opened its new Inspiration Center Shanghai (ICS) of the Adhesive Technologies business unit.

Spanning 33,000 square meters in the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, the Inspiration Center Shanghai unites more than 500 scientists, engineers, and experts under one roof. Their mission is to support customers across a wide range of industries with advanced adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, transforming breakthrough ideas into solutions that drive long-term growth.

Mark Dorn, Executive Vice President of Henkel Adhesive Technologies, emphasized the importance of this new hub: “The Inspiration Center Shanghai reflects our ambition to align global know-how with regional insights. It enables us to respond faster to customer needs in Asia-Pacific, while also integrating our global network of innovation centers. By combining local collaboration with advanced digital technologies, we will create sustainable solutions that deliver measurable value to our partners.”

Built around a technology platform approach, the site encourages cross-sector knowledge-sharing and is seamlessly connected to Henkel’s international innovation ecosystem through advanced digital tools. This design not only fosters agility and data-driven development but also enables immersive customer experiences through a modern customer center, where industry and academic partners can explore new concepts and collaborative opportunities.

Nigel Fay, Corporate Vice President Innovation and Chief Technology Officer at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, highlighted the cultural dimension of the investment: “We have created an environment where collaboration thrives, where regional insights can quickly evolve into global solutions, and where customers directly experience innovation in action. This center embodies Henkel’s dedication to co-creation and sustainability.”

Asia-Pacific remains central to Henkel’s global growth strategy, with China standing out as a hub for innovation and industrial transformation. By opening this new facility, Henkel aims to stay even closer to its customers, anticipate market trends, and deliver tailored solutions that strengthen its competitive advantage across the region.

Carmen Chua, President of Henkel Asia-Pacific, added: “China is an essential engine of growth and innovation. With the Inspiration Center Shanghai, we are embedding ourselves deeper into the local ecosystem, enabling faster responses to industry changes and creating shared success with our partners. This is not just an investment in infrastructure, but in the long-term future of Henkel in Asia-Pacific”.

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SOURCE: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA