Henkel Opens Battery Application Center in Michigan

Henkel has officially opened its new North America Battery Application Center in Madison Heights, Michigan. The new center will further strengthen the company’s regional support for OEMs and battery manufacturers with advanced material application capabilities for EV components. The opening follows the success of Henkel’s Battery Engineering Center in Dusseldorf, Germany, which launched in 2023, […]
Meridian Adhesives Group Launches Penang Application Development Center

Meridian Adhesives Group (Meridian) recently announced the grand opening of the Penang Application Development Center (ADC), a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance technical capabilities and innovation in Asia. This strategic investment strengthens Meridian’s presence in the region by expanding Pacific Adhesive Systems, a key brand within its Electronics Division, while delivering solutions to customers and […]
Henkel Launches Application Engineering Center for Electronics in India

Henkel recently announced the launch of an Application Engineering Center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, further strengthening its Adhesive Technologies business in the electronics sector. The company will also be setting up an adhesive materials manufacturing plant for the electronics sector at its multi-technology manufacturing site in Kurkumbh, near Pune, India. Henkel reports that these […]
Henkel Inaugurates Application Center in South Korea

Henkel has announced the opening of its new Application Center in Busan, South Korea, marking a significant investment in the global sports and fashion industry and underlining its commitment to support leading brand owners in Korea. Henkel reports that the new center signifies the company’s dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions and technical expertise to the […]
Brenntag Specialties Expands Innovation and Application Center Serving Construction Industry in India

Brenntag, leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, recently announced the expansion of its Innovation and Application Center in Navi Mumbai, India, to include advanced formulation, testing, and development capabilities for the construction industry in India. The expansion builds upon the center’s existing expertise in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE), further strengthening Brenntag’s commitment to […]
LANXESS Launches India Application Development Center

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS inaugurated its India Application Development Center (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai. The new center strengthens LANXESS’ innovation and customer service capabilities. “India is a critical growth region for LANXESS, offering immense opportunities for collaboration and innovation,” Matthias Zachert, chairman of the Board of Management of LANXESS AG, said at the inauguration ceremony. […]
Automotive Innovation: Optimize Your Manufacturing Process with Automated Application of Sealants and Adhesives

Since the early days of the automotive industry, applying adhesives and sealants has been a fundamental and mission-critical aspect of manufacturing. These materials have seen vast improvements over the course of the past century, evolving from animal-based products to modern ambient temperature-cured technologies. New chemistries have enabled process optimization, greater strength and durability, and design […]
Brenntag Specialties Expands CASE and Construction Innovation & Application Center in Germany

Brenntag announced the official opening of the extension of its CASE and Construction Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg, Germany, doubling the existing laboratory space. This enhancement allows Brenntag to intensify its work in the fields of architectural paints, industrial coatings, adhesives, and construction applications. Customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can now benefit from […]
FGIA Updates Specification for Application of Sealants, Flashing

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification providing a means to determine the chemical compatibility of sealants, liquid-applied and self-adhered flashing materials used for the installation of fenestration products. AAMA 713-24, Test Methods to Evaluate Chemical Compatibility of Freshly-Applied Sealants with Freshly-Applied Liquid and/or Self-Adhered Flashing Materials, a FGIA document, is […]
Henkel Announces Application Center in North Vietnam

Henkel has launched a second Application Center in Thanh Hoa, north Vietnam, to expand its support for leading sports and fashion brands in Asia-Pacific and Greater China. Henkel reports that the new Application Center will complement the company’s existing center in Bien Hoa, Ho Chi Minh, to advance local capabilities and create further opportunities for […]