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Henkel has opened a new Adhesive Technologies Application Engineering Center in Shanghai. Focusing on future-oriented technologies across key industries, the center is designed to accelerate the transformation of innovations into industrial applications through the testing of localized applications and process scale-up. The facility is expected to further enhance Henkel’s ability to serve both the Chinese and Asia-Pacific markets.

• Collaboration leverages Sasol’s advanced wax innovation to reduce carbon emissions across Henkel’s adhesive value chain

A success story spanning more than three decades: Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the global market leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Nordmeccanica S.p.A., the world's leading manufacturer of coating, laminating and metallizing technology, have built a strong and trusted cooperation over the past 30 years. In light of major changes underway in packaging design and manufacturing, both companies have now taken their relationship to the next level by entering into a formal, strategic partnership agreement. With this formalization of the cooperation, Henkel and Nordmeccanica are enabling an even deeper alignment in the future joint development of holistic, innovative solutions for the packaging industry.