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Henkel Strengthens Global Collaboration with 2025 Supplier Awards Highlighting Leadership in Sustainability, Innovation and Resilient Supply

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has presented its 2025 Supplier Awards to Synthomer, Dow and Kolon Industries, recognising outstanding contributions in sustainability, innovation and supply resilience. Synthomer earned the Sustainability Award for its emissions-reduction initiatives and collaboration with Henkel on … Read the full press release

Henkel and China Packaging Federation Ignite ‘Green Torch’ to Accelerate Sustainable Packaging Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched its first Packaging RecycLab in Shanghai, a cutting-edge facility aimed at advancing sustainable packaging through adhesive innovation and recycling research. Developed in alignment with the CEPI/4Evergreen framework, the lab enables localized testing, data generation, and … Read the full press release

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

(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 … Read the full press release

Catalyxx and Arkema collaborate on industrial-scale bio-alcohol production for low-carbon acrylic resins

(IN BRIEF) Arkema and Catalyxx have announced a strategic partnership to develop a new value chain for bio-based acrylic resins with a lower carbon footprint. Catalyxx plans to construct an industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols such as bio n-butanol from … Read the full press release

Henkel opens North America Battery Application Center to accelerate EV innovation and showcase solutions at Battery Show 2025

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened its new North America Battery Application Center in Madison Heights, Michigan, expanding its global footprint of EV battery engineering facilities. Equipped with industrial-scale robotics, the center enables collaborative testing of thermal materials, adhesives, sealants, and … Read the full press release

Henkel reduces CO₂ emissions by 20% in Technomelt Supra 130 Cool while maintaining trusted adhesive performance

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has optimized its hot melt adhesive Technomelt Supra 130 Cool to reduce carbon emissions by at least 20% across the cradle-to-gate value chain while maintaining its proven bonding performance and food safety standards. The adhesive, used in … Read the full press release

Strategic Acquisition Boosts Covestro’s Coatings and Adhesives Capabilities in Asia-Pacific and North America

(IN BRIEF) Covestro is acquiring two HDI derivative production sites in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, USA, from Vencorex Holding SAS to expand its global aliphatics capabilities. The move strengthens the company’s Solutions & Specialties segment and supports its Sustainable Future … Read the full press release

Henkel and Synthomer Partner to Revolutionize Sustainable Adhesive Production with Carbon Reduction Goals

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Synthomer have formed a strategic partnership to reduce carbon emissions in the production of Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® hot melt adhesives. This collaboration focuses on integrating renewable energy in the production process and incorporates Synthomer’s CLIMA-branded products to … Read the full press release

Arkema Transforms European Acrylic Thickener Production with Up to 30 Percent Bio-Based Content and 25 Percent Carbon Footprint Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced a comprehensive conversion of its European acrylic thickener product line to now include bio-based components. The new formulations boast up to 30% bio-based content and a product carbon footprint reduction of up to 25% compared … Read the full press release

Arkema Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for Bio-Attributed Resins in Malaysia, Advancing Sustainability in Specialty Materials

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its acrylic and liquid polyester resins production facility in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, expanding its portfolio of bio-attributed materials. This certification is part of Arkema’s global Mass Balance initiative, aimed at offering … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Completes Acquisition of FOSROC to Strengthen Global Leadership in Construction Chemicals

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has completed its acquisition of FOSROC, a major player in the construction chemicals industry, further expanding its global reach. The acquisition strengthens Saint-Gobain’s position in high-growth markets like India and the Middle East and aligns with its … Read the full press release

Sika’s Suzhou Technology Center: A Catalyst for Innovation in Sustainable Construction and E-Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Sika, a global leader in construction and automotive solutions, has opened a cutting-edge Technology Center in Suzhou, China. This center, with a substantial double-digit million CHF investment, focuses on sustainable and high-performance technologies for the construction and automotive … Read the full press release

Henkel Introduces Bio-Based Adhesives for Sustainable Timber Construction, Reducing CO2 Emissions by Over 60%

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Engineered Wood, a leading supplier of certified adhesives for load-bearing mass timber, has launched two new bio-based adhesive solutions, Loctite HB S ECO and Loctite CR 821 ECO, designed for sustainable timber construction. These innovative adhesives, developed … Read the full press release

Global Building Materials Company Holcim Enters Guatemalan Market with Acquisition of Minerales y Agregados

(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global building materials company, has announced the acquisition of Minerales y Agregados, a leading provider of advanced mortars and adhesives in Guatemala. This marks Holcim’s entry into the Guatemalan market and expands its Solutions & Products … Read the full press release

Arkema Expands Presence in Thermal Interface Materials with Polytec PT Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced its acquisition of Polytec PT, a German company specializing in thermal interface materials for batteries and engineering adhesives for the electronics market. The acquisition will strengthen Bostik’s product offerings in the growing batteries and electronics … Read the full press release

Henkel to showcase innovative and sustainable adhesives for furniture industry at LIGNA 2023

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, an adhesive manufacturer and innovation driver, is set to present its latest products for the furniture industry at LIGNA 2023 in Hanover, Germany, from May 15 to 19. With the theme “Get Inspired,” Henkel aims to showcase … Read the full press release

Evonik presents innovative solutions for architectural, automotive, and packaging surfaces at European Coatings Show 2023

(IN BRIEF) Specialty chemicals company Evonik will showcase its latest solutions for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industry at the European Coatings Show 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. The company’s latest solutions aim to improve both the performance and the sustainability … Read the full press release

Furniture Industry Embraces Sustainability: Henkel Hosts Free Online Seminar to Highlight Innovative Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, a leading provider of adhesives and advanced system solutions for the woodworking and furniture industry, is hosting a free online seminar to showcase four pioneering companies that are taking on the sustainability challenge in the furniture industry. … Read the full press release

Henkel partners with one of Europe’s leading and most recognized independent institutes for recyclability testing and certification

Henkel: Company is currently not capable to predict with sufficient reliability the impact COVID-19 will have on its business performance in 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 29-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has announced a new partnership with cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI), one of Europe’s leading and most recognized independent institutes for recyclability testing and certification. … Read the full press release

Evonik unveils next generation innovative plasticizer that boasts excellent low-temperature flexibility and high UV resistance

(PRESS RELEASE) MARL, Germany, 25-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Evonik (ETR: EVK), one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals, has announced the launch of the latest generation innovative plasticizer aimed at making products more durable. The new product called ELATUR® … Read the full press release