Henkel Opens New Application Center in South Korea
Henkel recently announced the opening of its new Application Center in Busan, South Korea, marking a significant investment in the global sports & fashion industry.
The new center will provide advanced solutions and technical expertise to the sports and fashion industry. The center aims to strengthen Henkel’s position as a global leader in adhesive solutions and support industry advancement through continuous innovation.
“We deeply value Korea’s role in the global sports & fashion industry. By strengthening our presence here, we reaffirm our commitment to being a trusted and responsive partner, leveraging Henkel’s decades of industry expertise to drive shared success” said Corbett Wallace, Corporate Vice President of Consumer Goods Adhesives at Henkel.
The Henkel Application Center Busan leverages global capabilities and cross-functional integration to deliver solutions for customers’ evolving needs. The building features advanced facilities and collaborative workspaces to foster innovation, efficiency, and growth. It connects customers with Henkel’s R&D capabilities and will integrate new automated technologies into manufacturing, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
Dharmesh Shah, Head of Consumer Goods Adhesives Asia-Pacific at Henkel, added, “The opening of our new Application Center in Busan represents our unwavering commitment to our partners and customers. We believe this facility will serve as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and ultimately, the success of our partners.”
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Henkel AG & Co. KGaAHenkelstr. 67
40589 Düsseldorf
Germany
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