Once open, the new Inspiration Center for Adhesives Technologies will provide a hub for innovation, training, and industry collaboration.
Henkel, a global provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, announced that it will construct its first integrated innovation and technology center in Latin America, located in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo. The new center aims to create a collaborative ecosystem for developing innovations and solutions for the Adhesive Technologies business unit and provide a global hub for training, capacity building and interaction with customers and partners in the region.
The new Henkel Latam Inspiration Center houses a variety of laboratories for adhesive synthesis, formulation, and application across diverse industries. Additionally, it features administrative facilities and a native grove. Construction starts in Q1 2024 and aims for completion by the end of 2025.
“The forthcoming Henkel Latam Inspiration Center represents a pivotal hub for knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration on cutting-edge and sustainable technologies within the region,” said Michael Todd, corporate VP of Innovation and New Business Development Adhesive Technologies at Henkel. “We are eager to invite customers, industry partners, and academia to join hands with our experts in shaping and developing innovative solutions.”
Developing sustainable solutions for the future is one of the main priorities of the Adhesive Technologies business. With a campus concept, the Henkel Latam Inspiration Center has been designed to develop and drive ideas together, inspire employees and new talents, and serve as a meeting and cooperation point with external partners — large corporations, startups, educational and research institutes, and stakeholders from the Henkel ecosystem.
The Henkel Inspiration Center project in Latin America will incorporate engineered wood in one of its buildings, made up of layers of certified wood from responsible management. By employing engineered wood, the expectation is to capture around 500 tons of CO2, reducing the dependence on cement and concrete in construction. Also planned is the implementation of more than 400 solar panels, the adoption of clean energy in the compound and water reuse practices.
The Henkel Latam Inspiration Center was designed to obtain LEED Gold and WELL Silver certifications, which seek to improve the quality of life of occupants, promote sustainable construction practices and reduce the environmental impact of buildings.
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