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Henkel Adhesive Technologies strengthens its capabilities for maintenance, repair and overhaul ‏(MRO) solutions by investing in Feelit, Haifa, Israel. The start-up has developed a unique sensor technology for predictive maintenance for various applications in manufacturing. With the investment Henkel aims to further expand its leading MRO portfolio for its broad customer base in industrial markets.

Henkel is reaching a milestone in its engagement for sustainable packaging: The company used almost 700 million bottles made of 100 percent recycled plastics for Laundry & Home Care products in Europe – more than 400 million alone in 2020. The recycled material stems from post-consumer waste, including Social Plastic^® from Henkel’s partnership with the Plastic Bank. By increasing the number of packaging made of recycled material, Henkel does not only contribute to a circular economy but also to climate protection: Recycled PET has an almost 80 percent lower CO₂ footprint compared to virgin plastic.

Henkel and InterPRO Additive Manufacturing, a service bureau based in Connecticut, USA, are expanding their partnership to drive the adoption of 3D printing solutions in industrial markets. As part of the collaboration InterPRO will serve as an Application Development Partner, accelerating the commercialization process for large opportunities in additive manufacturing.

Henkel has relaunched its famous Pritt stick. The new generation provides consumers an even more natural and high-performing solution combined with improved sustainability. The further optimized formulation contains 97 percent natural ingredients ‏(including water) while the stick now consists of up to 65 percent post-industrial recycled plastics. The fully recyclable products available in three different sizes are presented in a modern design and offer children and their parents a safe and strong solution for paper crafting at school or at home.