September 05, 2023
State-of-the-art factory in Spain has been qualified as Standard and Raw Materials Supplier
Henkel receives qualification from Airbus for its European aerospace manufacturing plant in Montornès Del Vallès

Düsseldorf – The Henkel aerospace plant in Montornès Del Vallès (Montornès), Spain, has been qualified as Standard and Raw Materials Supplier by Airbus. With this the customer has acknowledged the quality and value of the procedures conducted at the site and has qualified the production as well as individual products and solutions manufactured in Montornès.

Henkel has inaugurated its aerospace production facility in Montornès in 2019. The plant has been designed for the production of high-impact aerospace applications that aim to support manufacturers and their suppliers to effectively respond to global key industry trends such as light weighting, fuel efficiency and automation. In line with Henkel´s sustainability ambition, the aerospace manufacturing plant in Montornès has become the first carbon neutral production facility of Adhesive Technologies by combining on-site renewable energy and green energy procurement. In addition to Montornès, Henkel operates a second aerospace adhesive manufacturing site in Bay Point, California.

“The qualification from Airbus is a further important milestone for our plant in Montornès”, commented Guido Adolph, Key Account Head for Aviation, Space and Rail at Henkel. “We now can start supplying our customer with key products for different Airbus platforms in close proximity to its industrial manufacturing sites in Europe. In addition, we are prepared for the industry ramp-up with sufficient capacities to serve the global needs as well.”
The Montornès site is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, that ensure traceability for customers and guarantee high standards for quality and safety in the industry. The plant has already received qualifications from a broad variety of major global aerospace OEMs. With the qualification from Airbus, Henkel will further expand the supply of its key aerospace solutions such as Loctite EA 9394 AERO or Loctite EA 9845 AERO. Additionally, in June of this year, the Montornès plant received NADCAP accreditation, as a testament to its rigorous quality standards for specialized manufacturing processes.
For more information please visit Henkel opens new European hub for high-performing aerospace solutions.

About Henkel
With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The Adhesive Technologies business unit is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in hair care and laundry & home care in many markets and categories around the world. The company's three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2022, Henkel reported sales of more than 22 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.3 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of more than 50,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com 

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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Henkel has received the qualification from Airbus for its European aerospace manufacturing plant in Montornès. 

The production facility in Montornés inaugurated in 2019 has been designed for the production of Henkel´s high-impact aerospace applications.