Henkel's New Investment in Korea: Providing Adhesive Solutions for the Sports and Fashion Industries

Henkel recently announced the opening of a new application center in Busan, South Korea, marking a significant investment in the global sports and fashion industry. The new center will provide advanced solutions and technical expertise to the sports and fashion industries, aiming to strengthen Henkel's position as a global leader in adhesive solutions and support industry progress through continuous innovation.

"We attach great importance to Korea's position in the global sports and fashion industry. By strengthening our presence in Korea, we reaffirm our commitment to being a trusted and responsive partner, leveraging Henkel's decades of industry expertise to drive mutual success," said Corbett Wallace, Vice President of Henkel Consumer Adhesives.

Henkel's Busan Application Center leverages global capabilities and cross-functional integration to provide solutions for customers' evolving needs. The building features advanced facilities and collaborative spaces to promote innovation, efficiency and growth. It connects customers with Henkel's R&D capabilities and integrates new automation technologies into manufacturing to improve efficiency, sustainability and innovation.

Dharmesh Shah, Head of Henkel’s Consumer Adhesives business in Asia Pacific, added: “The opening of our new Application Center in Busan represents our unwavering commitment to our partners and customers. We believe that this facility will serve as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration and ultimately the success of our partners.”