Henkel Adhesive Technologies India, a subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, has set up its first Innovation Centre in the country, marking the German company’s most important investment in the region.

The new centre will focus on technologies and solutions for customers across the automotive and transportation industry in South Asia, West Asia and Africa. Located in the Pune auto hub, the it is designed to be a one stop solution provider to Henkel’s customer base in the region, and over 800 automotive suppliers and more than 20 companies in manufacturing will directly benefit from it.

Jeremy Hunter, President, Henkel India said, “By 2016, Henkel expects to grow sales to 20 billion Euros, of which 10 billion Euros is expected from emerging markets like India. This Innovation centre will nurture a strong mix of global expertise and local know how to benefit customers across the whole region.”

The state-of-the-art centre is equipped with customer component testing facilities, dispensing systems, application training, product development and engineering facilities which will provide customers comprehensive adhesive solutions. For the automobile and metal industry portfolio, the laboratory is well equipped with a simulated environment for automotive acoustic structures. The centre also has customized training assistance programs and interactive sessions for customers to equip them with the latest developments and sustainable solutions.

As a world leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, Henkel operates in three business areas of laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care and Adhesive Technologies and has R&D centres across the world. The India Centre will contribute significantly towards Henkel’s strategy 2016. Henkel generates 45% of its total sales from emerging markets which account for 55% of its employees.

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