September 22, 2025
Empowering Future-Ready Innovation
Henkel Opens Inspiration Center Shanghai for Adhesive Technologies in China

Shanghai, China – Henkel today announced the opening of its new Inspiration Center for Adhesive Technologies in Shanghai. With an investment of more than 60 million euros, the facility is designed to accelerate the development of impactful and sustainable solutions, foster deeper customer collaboration, and drive Henkel’s long-term growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

Located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, the 33,000-square-meter site brings together more than 500 scientists and technical experts from the fields of product development, application technology and technical services. It supports customers across a broad range of industries with leading solutions in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

“The new Inspiration Center Shanghai reinforces our commitment to advancing innovation in the Asia-Pacific region by capturing the trends and needs of the region,” said Mark Dorn, Executive Vice President Adhesive Technologies at Henkel. “The concept leverages our advanced global innovation center approach that we introduced at our headquarters in Düsseldorf in 2022 and which is designed to transform technological know-how into impactful, sustainable innovations. The Inspiration Center Shanghai brings our portfolio to life for our customers and enables close collaboration internally and externally to increase the speed of innovation. This lays the foundation for Henkel´s future growth in the region.”

Built on a technology platform-based setup, the new site enables cross-industry collaboration and knowledge exchange. Advanced digital tools connect Henkel experts to the company’s broader global innovation ecosystem, supporting agile workflows and data-driven decision-making. The facility also houses a modern customer experience center that offers immersive interactions, welcoming partners from industry and academia to explore new ideas and discover opportunities for growth.

“The new center creates an inspiring working environment that fosters a culture of innovation,” said Nigel Fay, Corporate Vice President Innovation and Chief Technology Officer at Henkel Adhesive Technologies. “Through collaboration and co-creation, here we turn local insights into scalable solutions, deliver meaningful impact to our customers, and contribute to our global research network.”

As one of the most dynamic and diverse regions globally, Asia-Pacific plays a vital role in driving innovation and growth for Henkel. China, as a key market in the region, is at the forefront of emerging trends, fast-evolving customer needs, and sustainable development. The new facility enables Henkel to deepen its understanding of industrial shifts, address unique market demands, and deliver greater value to customers across the region.

“Asia-Pacific is a region of tremendous potential, and China stands out as a key engine of innovation and growth,” said Carmen Chua, President of Henkel Asia-Pacific. “With the new center, we are staying closer to our customers and responding to their needs more quickly and effectively. This also marks an important milestone in Henkel’s continued investment in China, strengthening local innovation and achieving shared success with our partners.”

About Henkel
With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company's three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2024, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.6 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 3.1 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 47,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com 

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Contact	Sebastian Hinz	
Phone	+49 211 797-85 94	
Email	sebastian.hinz@henkel.com	

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Henkel has officially opened its new Inspiration Center Shanghai (ICS) of the Adhesive Technologies business unit.

The Inspiration Center Shanghai presents Henkel’s broad technology portfolio of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

Located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, the 33,000-square-meter site of Adhesive Technologies brings together more than 500 Henkel scientists and technical experts.

Built on a technology platform-based setup, the Inspiration Center Shanghai enables cross-industry collaboration and knowledge exchange.

At the Inspiration Center Shanghai, Adhesive Technologies houses a modern customer experience center that creates a space for new ideas and growth opportunities.