Henkel Opens Second Application Center in North Vietnam to Drive Innovation in Footwear and Fashion

Henkel Opens Second Application Center in North Vietnam to Drive Innovation in Footwear and Fashion

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened a second Application Center in Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam, to support leading sports and fashion brands in Asia-Pacific and Greater China. This center complements Henkel’s existing facility in Bien Hoa, Ho Chi Minh, enhancing local capabilities and fostering innovation through collaboration with customers. The new center will focus on developing tailored solutions, improving manufacturing efficiency, and promoting sustainability. Equipped with advanced automation facilities, it spans over 500 square meters and features labs, customer experience rooms, and collaboration spaces. This expansion is part of Henkel’s global network of Sports and Fashion labs, digitally connected to facilitate cross-border collaboration and shared expertise.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 19-Jun-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has launched a second Application Center in Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam, to bolster its support for leading sports and fashion brands across Asia-Pacific and Greater China. This new center complements Henkel’s existing facility in Bien Hoa, Ho Chi Minh, enhancing local capabilities and fostering greater collaboration and innovation with customers.

Corbett Wallace, Corporate Vice-President of Consumer Goods at Henkel, stated, “Expanding from the south to the north of Vietnam with a second Application Center strengthens our proximity to customers and reaffirms our commitment as a strategic long-term partner, providing innovative solutions and robust support.”

The new Application Center will work closely with Henkel’s customers to develop products and solutions tailored to their needs, driving progress in sustainability and innovation. The center will focus on enhancing bonding techniques, reducing manufacturing time, and offering technical training and trial opportunities. It will also leverage digital innovations to showcase advanced application solutions, improving efficiency and accessibility.

The center spans over 500 square meters and features a lab, application room, customer experience room, offices, and dedicated collaboration spaces. Equipped with state-of-the-art automation facilities, including auto spray applicators and PUR jet spray solutions, the center aims to elevate production efficiency.

Dharmesh Shah, Regional Head of Consumer Goods in Asia-Pacific Emerging, highlighted the industry’s shift towards manufacturing excellence: “We are excited about the opportunities this center will bring and are committed to driving speed to market, cost efficiency, and sustainable growth with our partners.”

Henkel’s new facility will also promote sustainability by educating partners on best practices, facilitating the adoption of water-based products, and implementing process simplifications to reduce waste and energy consumption.

The Thanh Hoa Application Center is part of Henkel’s global network of Sports and Fashion labs, which includes locations in China, Taiwan, Korea, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. It will be digitally connected to Henkel’s centers worldwide, enabling cross-border collaboration and shared expertise.

Media Contact:

Sebastian Hinz
Adhesive Technologies
Media Relations
+49-211-797-8594
press@henkel.com

SOURCE: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA