We work closely with our customers and partners worldwide to create tailor-made solutions – designing new products, increasing performance and making products more sustainable.
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.
OUR GLOBAL INNOVATION NETWORK
Our innovation locations 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.
Americas
Brazil
Itapevi, São Paulo
Jundiaí, São Paulo
Mexico
Salamanca
Tijuana
Toluca
Vallejo
USA
Bay Point, CA
Bridgewater, NJ
Chanhassen, MN
Elgin, IL
Irvine, CA
Madison Heights, MI
Mentor, OH
Rocky Hill, CT
Asia-Pacific
China
Guangzhou
Shanghai
Shenzhen
India
Hinjewadi
Navi Mumbai
Pune
Indonesia
Pasuruan
Japan
Minoh
Yokohama
Singapore
Singapore
South Korea
Seoul
Taiwan
Zhonghe District
Thailand
Chonburi
Europe
Germany
Düsseldorf
Ireland
Dublin
Italy
Caleppio di Settala
Zingonia
Poland
Staporków
Spain
Montornes
Ukraine
Vyshgorod
Middle East & Africa
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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