Henkel signs multi-year supply agreement with Kraton

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Kraton Corporation, a global leader in sustainable producers of pine pulp bio-based products, have announced a multi-year supply partnership.

Under the agreement, Kraton will provide Henkel Adhesive Technologies with high-performance bio-based tackifiers and its patented REvolution rosin ester technology to reduce the carbon footprint of Henkel's range of adhesive formulations. The agreement reflects Henkel and Kraton’s vision and commitment to driving sustainability in the adhesives industry.

"Partnerships with strategic suppliers such as Kraton are a key factor in driving sustainable innovation and creating value for customers,” said Pernille Lind Olsen, head of Henkel’s global packaging and consumer goods division. “Kraton has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting Henkel’s ongoing transformation to improve the sustainability performance of our packaging and consumer goods portfolio and will help our packaging and consumer products customers fulfill their own sustainability commitments and meet consumer needs. "

Minco van Breevoort, President of Kraton Pine Chemicals said: "Partnering with Henkel strengthens our commitment to creating a sustainable future. We are proud of our partnership with Henkel, who shares our commitment to sustainability, innovation and excellence. Together we advance environmental stewardship and the use of renewable resources in the market. "