Henkel inaugurates technical centre in South Korea

Henkel Korea has inaugurated Henkel Korea Technical Center strengthening Henkel’s position as the global leader in the adhesives market as well as demonstrating its focus on Korea and other emerging markets.
 
The state-of-the-art KRW 8 billion ($ 7.5 million) centre will develop the latest technologies to provide engineering solutions for customers based in Korea, and is one of seven new Henkel sites around the world that have been set up to provide rapid, customer-focused services and support.
 
“The need for engineering adhesive solutions is increasing as the high-tech device industry – such as mobile devices – develops around the world. As Korea is one of the most powerful and forward-thinking countries in technology, we strategically planned this technical centre to support the demands and future needs of our major customers, including mobile phone and display manufacturers,” said Michael Olosky, President of Henkel Asia Pacific.
 
Henkel Korea Technical Center will focus on the development of lamination adhesives and structural adhesives for the display and mobile device industries, as well as performance evaluation and process implementation for these markets. As part of Henkel’s expanding network of technical centres around the world, technical teams will be able to share data and solutions to further enhance customers’ products and services.
 
Henkel has actively expanded its investments in the Asia-Pacific region, including new facilities in Korea, China and India. Last year, Henkel opened the world’s largest adhesive factory in Shanghai (China) and founded an innovation centre in Pune (India).