Henkel, a global supplier of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, announced the construction of its first integrated innovation and technology center in Latin America.

Preliminary concept image of Henkel’s Latam Inspiration Center.

The new Henkel Latam Inspiration Center will be located in in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo, Brazil. It aims to create a collaborative ecosystem for developing innovations and solutions for the Adhesive Technologies business unit and act as a hub for training, capacity building and interaction with customers and partners in the region.

The new facility will house a variety of laboratories for adhesive synthesis, formulation, and application across diverse industries, as well as administrative facilities and a native grove.

The construction will incorporate engineered wood in one of its buildings, made up of layers of certified wood from responsible management. It is expected to capture around 500 tons of CO2, reducing the dependence on cement and concrete in construction.

Henkel also planned to implement more than 400 solar panels, adopt clean energy in the compound and introduce water reuse practices.

Construction starts in Q1 2024 and aims for completion by the end of 2025.

Henkel, a global supplier of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, announced the construction of its first integrated innovation and technology center in Latin America.

Preliminary concept image of Henkel’s Latam Inspiration Center.

The new Henkel Latam Inspiration Center will be located in in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo, Brazil. It aims to create a collaborative ecosystem for developing innovations and solutions for the Adhesive Technologies business unit and act as a hub for training, capacity building and interaction with customers and partners in the region.

The new facility will house a variety of laboratories for adhesive synthesis, formulation, and application across diverse industries, as well as administrative facilities and a native grove.

The construction will incorporate engineered wood in one of its buildings, made up of layers of certified wood from responsible management. It is expected to capture around 500 tons of CO2, reducing the dependence on cement and concrete in construction.

Henkel also planned to implement more than 400 solar panels, adopt clean energy in the compound and introduce water reuse practices.

Construction starts in Q1 2024 and aims for completion by the end of 2025.