RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit are part of our DNA.
We partner with leading experts from applied science institutes, research institutes and equipment companies to combine our cutting-edge in-house expertise in chemistry, formulation, and applied engineering with leading know-how of many disciplines. 


Research and Development at Adhesive Technologies

We work closely with our customers and partners worldwide to create tailor-made solutions – designing new products, increasing performance and making products more sustainable.

OUR GLOBAL INNOVATION NETWORK

Our global research and development centers play a crucial role in fostering innovation, driving technological advancements, and shaping the future of various industries. These centers serve as hubs for cutting-edge research, bringing together brilliant minds and diverse expertise to tackle complex challenges. Collaboration between global R&D centers and local communities is also vital. Establishing strong ties with educational institutions, startups, and government agencies helps create an innovation ecosystem that sustains long-term growth.

A map of the world showing Henkel R&D locations with blue dots.


Brazil
Itapevi, São Paulo
Jundiaí, São Paulo

Canada
Mississauga, ON

Mexico
Salamanca
Vallejo

USA
Bay Point, CA
Bridgewater, NJ
Chanhassen, MN
Concord, CA
Irvine, CA
Madison Heights, MI
Mentor, OH
Rocky Hill, CT
Santa Clara, CA
Seabrook, NH


Australia 
Kilsyth 
Seven Hills

China
Dongguan
Guangzhou
Humen
Shanghai-Zhangjiang (ICS)
Shanghai-HAIC
Shanghai-Inno Green
Shanghai-Dragon plant

India
Mumbai
Pune

Indonesia
Tangerang

Japan
Minoh
Yokohama

Malaysia
Shah Alam

Philippines
Canlubang City

Singapore
Singapore

South Korea
Busan
Cheonan
Eumseong
Seoul

Taiwan
New Taipei
Zhubei
Nantou

Thailand
Bangpoo
Chonburi

Vietnam
Bac Ninh
Bien Hoa
Thanh Hoa


Belgium
Drogenbos

France
Epernon

Germany
Düsseldorf
Heidelberg
Norderstedt

Ireland
Dublin

Italy
Casarile
Zingonia

Poland
Staporków

Romania
Pantelimon

Spain
Montornes

UK
Hemel Hempstead
Winsford

Ukraine
Vyshhorod


South Africa
Alrode

Turkey
Istanbul (Tuzla)

United Arab Emirates
Umm Al Quwain

TRANSLATING TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE 

INTO IMPACTFUL INNOVATIONS

The success of Henkel's Adhesive Technologies business is founded in particular on our broad technology portfolio, the outstanding expertise of our global innovation teams, an in-depth understanding of the market, and its proximity to its customers as the reward from years of working in close collaboration with them.

STRATEGIC

RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS

To bring the best know-how together, we need strong collaboration & partner ecosystems. We partner with leading experts from applied science institutes, research institutes and equipment companies to combine our cutting-edge in-house expertise in chemistry, formulation, and applied engineering with leading know-how of many disciplines, giving us access to digital expertise, strategically relevant technologies & applications, and exciting new business models.

We maintain long-standing and strategic partnerships with 90 universities and research institutions worldwide, such as the Fraunhofer Institute, RWTH Aachen University, Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, the University of Toronto, the University of Washington, Shanghai Fudan University and the National Chemical Laboratory. The focus here is on research areas such as wood-based materials, pressure-sensitive adhesives and electromobility. In addition, Henkel promotes open innovation projects with research institutes in areas such as renewable carbon-based materials.

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