SAGRADA FAMILIA MEDIA EVENT June 16, 2026 BARCELONA
WE MAKE IT HAPPEN
Thank you for joining us in Barcelona for this exclusive press event. We hope you found the insights into Henkel’s innovations and our collaboration with the Sagrada Familia both inspiring and valuable.
On this page, you will find a recap of the press event, including background information, speaker details and press materials. In addition, a media gallery with selected impressions from the event is now available.
Impressions Media Event
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Documents Media Event
Media Kit
Press Release
Infographic Sagrada Familia
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Our Speakers
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DOWNLOADS SAGRADA FAMILIA
Antoni Gaudí, architect of the Sagrada Familia and creator of a vision conceived to transcend generations
Close-up of the cross crowning the Tower of Jesus Christ during final construction works
Construction progress of the central towers with cranes and scaffolding in operation
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Cranes operating on the central towers with the Mediterranean Sea in the background
Detail of the central towers under construction with scaffolding and lifting equipment
Frontal view of the Sagrada Familia with the central towers and construction in progress
Interior space with stained glass windows casting colored light across the columns
Interior view of the Sagrada Familia with columns inspired by organic geometries
Interior view of the Sagrada Familia with tall columns and vaulted ceiling structure
Upper section of the central tower with surrounding elements and structural integration
View of the central towers of the Sagrada Familia crowned by the cross
View of the Tower of Jesus Christ nearing completion with the cross already installed
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First LOCTITE products that marked the beginning of its development in fastening, sealing, and bonding solutions
Henkel production plant in Casarile (Italy)
LOCTITE EA 9497 component A pail used in structural adhesive applications
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LOCTITE EA 9497 component B pail used in structural adhesive applications
LOCTITE EA 9497 epoxy adhesive used for structural bonding between stone and steel
LOCTITE EA 9497 with mixing nozzle for structural bonding applications
Casarile Plant - Buckets of LOCTITE EA 9497
Casarile Plant - Buckets of LOCTITE EA 9497 on a pallet
Casarile Plant - Closing the lid of a bucket of LOCTITE EA 9497
Casarile Plant - Man positioning a bucket of LOCTITE EA 9497
Casarile Plant - Man positioning a bucket of LOCTITE EA 9497 on a pallet
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Controlled dispensing for clean and accurate bond lines
Guided adhesive application ensuring consistent placement
High-precision bonding process in laboratory testing conditions
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Uniform adhesive distribution for optimal surface coverage
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Adhesive dosing under controlled conditions during component preparation
Assembly of prefabricated structural panels at height during tower construction
Curing area where bonded stone and steel components are kept under controlled temperature
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Dosing unit with adhesive components A and B, used to ensure a homogeneous mixture
Machined stone components prepared for structural integration
Manual alignment of stone and steel elements prior to adhesive bonding
Original design of the Sagrada Familia by architect Francisco de Paula del Villar
Steel inserts positioned in stone elements before adhesive bonding application
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DOWNLOADS PRODUCTION SITE MONTORNÉS
Aerial view of Henkel’s Montornès plant and surrounding buildings
Henkel production site in Montornès del Vallès (Barcelona)
Industrial buildings with solar panels installed at Henkel’s Montornès plant
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Solar panels installed on Montornès plant for renewable energy generation
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AGV handling palletized goods autonomously
AGV transporting materials autonomously on site
AGVs ensuring automated and safe material flow
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Detergent bottles in continuous production flow
Finished products moving along packaging line
Labeling process in automated production line
Packaging line handling finished product packs
Robot automating carton forming in packaging lines
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Aerospace building at Henkel’s Montornès plant
Aerospace material inspection of bonding samples
Filmer line roller for controlled film processing
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Industrial mixer system for composite material processing
Large scale mixer installation for composite material production
Mixer installation for composite material processing
Operator adjusting material on filmer line
Operator filling adhesive products from mixer
Operator handling packaged adhesives from mixer process
Operator monitoring filmer line process
Operator monitoring mixer system for adhesive production
Operator working on mixer reactor during material processing
Operators monitoring control system in mixer area
Operators reviewing process parameters at mixer unit
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LATEST NEWS
The collaboration that makes it happen
For around ten years, Henkel has worked closely with the Sagrada Familia on the construction of the church’s central towers. The collaboration is based on long-term partnership, shared technical understanding and close coordination between all parties involved. Henkel’s contribution combines engineering expertise with continuity and reliability – supporting a project that demands solutions designed to perform over generations.
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