Henkel Advances ‘Make in India’ with New Investments
Henkel AG & Co KGaA has strengthened its presence in India’s electronics sector with the launch of an Application Engineering Center in Chennai and a new adhesive materials manufacturing unit in Kurkumbh, near Pune. These investments are consistent with the company's dedication to localization, innovation, and supply chain resilience as India’s electronics industry grows fast.
S Sunil Kumar, Country President - India, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Pvt Ltd, stressed the company's dedication towards India's expanding electronics manufacturing sector. “As the country solidifies its position as a global electronics hub, Henkel is proud to reinforce its ‘Make in India’ commitment,” he stated. He emphasized that these additional facilities would increase self-sufficiency and empower the company to provide greater value to its clients while also cultivating long-term partnerships.
The 17,000 sqft Chennai center focuses on accelerating new product introductions and reducing time-to-market. It features five specialized labs for advanced adhesive solutions and thermal management materials, supporting the development of durable and efficient consumer electronics. The center also includes high-precision testing tools for rapid prototyping and validation.
Wen Zhou, Corporate Vice President Electronics, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, noted that these investments align with the company’s strategy to support the region’s supply chain diversification. “Henkel meets our customers where they are,” he said, adding that expanding local capabilities allows for more immediate collaboration in product development.
The Kurkumbh plant will increase the company's output of high-performance adhesive and coating products. It will use Industry 4.0 smart factory technology to increase efficiency, resulting in high-quality production with minimal downtime.
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