Henkel has strategically evolved and redesigned its global corporate brand identity, together with MetaDesign, the brand consultancy of Publicis Groupe Germany. Henkel strengthens the strategic positioning of the corporate brand as a pioneer with responsibility for the good of future generations expressed by a dynamic new appearance. A clear brand architecture and flexible design create a modern and consistent brand experience.

Some decisions in business demand tough choices. However, Henkel’s boron-free Bonderite portfolio of solutions for cleaning, lubrication and cooling for metalworking ensures that the sustainable path can be taken without compromise. Boron- and bactericide free, innovative products such as the Bonderite L-MR 21718 lubricant and Bonderite C-NE 10640, provide a safer working environment that also reduces waste and energy consumption for example by recycling the cleaner in the lubrication process.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies strengthens its capabilities for timber construction solutions by investing in 3RT, Melbourne, Australia. Together with partners the company has developed a robotic process to convert forest and plantation residue into high-quality and unique hardwood products. With the investment Henkel aims to further expand its Engineered Wood business and to drive the implementation of sustainable future-oriented technologies.

Automotive applications present some of the biggest challenges for manufacturers. Day after day, year after year, screws and fasteners must take on the toughest environments and withstand vibrations without coming loose or compromising safety. This is where Loctite threadlocker coatings excel.

During Schneider Electric’s Europe Supplier Day, the company presented Henkel with its prestigious Sustainability Award. The honor recognizes Henkel’s exemplary work on climate action and commitment to Schneider Electric’s the Zero Carbon Project, which aims to halve CO₂ emissions among its supplier community’s operations by 2025.

Henkel has launched the “Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science”, a new research award to support and recognize outstanding female scientists in the field of hair research. The three winners will receive a prize money and can benefit from mentoring opportunities such as an exchange with scientists or receive professional support from Henkel to advance their scientific work.

Henkel is expanding its production capabilities in Mexico by opening a new state-of-the-art plant for hot melt adhesives in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon. With a size of nearly 30,000 square-meter the new facility has been designed to primarily manufacture pressure sensitive and non-pressure sensitive hot melts under the leading Technomelt brand. The products range from Henkel’s high-performance SUPRA product portfolio, designed for efficient bonding of substrates under extreme conditions, to Henkel's COOL portfolio, with a lower melting point compared to traditional hot melt adhesives ‏(between 100°C and 120°C).

The Xathon is a business hackathon for early-stage female founders, hosted and initiated by Henkel dx Ventures, which will be held in Berlin from September 1 to 3, 2022. This will be the fourth time that the Xathon will bring 100 female founders together, connect them with each other as well as with experts and mentors, and support them with knowledge and tools as they work on their business ideas.

Henkel is pleased to be participating at the Battery Show Europe 2022, held from 28-30 June in Stuttgart, Germany. As a key partner to automotive OEMs and EV battery manufacturers, the company will be showcasing a range of innovative solutions and technologies that will enable the efficient production of safer, high performing batteries. As well as exhibiting key technologies from the dedicated product portfolio for EV battery systems, the Henkel stand ‏(hall 10, stand E24) will also host a Live Product Showcase with experts in the field presenting the latest innovations. Further thought leadership will be provided by Holger Schuh, Henkel’s global expert on Thermal technologies during a conference panel discussion on “Battery Thermal Management Innovations”.

As first adhesive manufacturer worldwide Henkel will introduce plastic-free blister packaging for its broad portfolio of consumer adhesives globally, starting with the Pritt glue sticks in early summer 2022. The new plastic-free blister packs are made from minimum 85 percent recycled paper and are fully recyclable*. This solution will contribute to a reduction of 1,000 tons of plastics annually. The new packaging concept is in-line with the company´s sustainability ambition and packaging targets 2025 and aims to further enhance the recyclability of products towards a circular economy.