Henkel Adhesives Technologies India has completed phase III of its manufacturing facility in Kurkumbh, near Pune, Maharashtra. Since its launch in 2020, the Kurkumbh site has been addressing the rising demand in India for high-performance adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products. The latest addition to the facility, a new Loctite plant named after Henkel’s well-known brand, was officially opened by Mark Dorn, executive vice president of Henkel Adhesive Technologies, along with other senior company officials.
Henkel Adhesive entered the Indian market in 1996 and has since become a key growth driver for the company. To keep pace with rapid market expansion, Henkel has made ongoing strategic investments in India. Today, the company boasts a significant presence with five manufacturing sites, two innovation centers, a customer experience center, a packaging academy, and an application center dedicated to the footwear industry.
The new Loctite plant at the Kurkumbh manufacturing site reflects Henkel’s commitment to driving growth in the Indian market. The facility aims to support Indian businesses, further localize Henkel’s product offerings, and reduce reliance on imports. It will also help bridge the supply-demand gap for high-performance adhesive solutions in sectors such as manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and automotive components. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is well-positioned to meet the increasing demand in these rapidly growing market segments.
Speaking on the launch, Mark Dorn said, “India has emerged as a focus market for Henkel globally. The new Loctite plant highlights our vision to emerge in the country as a self-reliant global market player with a strong local presence. With continued investments, efficient supply chains, and customer-focused solutions, Henkel is committed to driving growth in India and building ecosystems of innovative and sustainable solutions with our partners and customers.”
The Kurkumbh site reflects Henkel’s commitment to sustainability and community responsibility. It meets high sustainability standards and is LEED Gold certified, which is uncommon for chemical plants. Henkel aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions at Kurkumbh by 2030, supported by a green energy Power Purchase Agreement and on-site solar panels.
S Sunil Kumar, country president of Henkel India, said, “The expansion of our manufacturing footprint reinforces Henkel’s sustained commitment to making India a manufacturing hub for advanced and high-performance adhesive, sealant, and functional coating solutions. A key highlight of the new Loctite plant is the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), which enables fast execution of material storage and retrieval. The plant will leverage Industry 4.0, optimize production efficiency, and further drive profitable, organic growth for Henkel India, while continuing to contribute to the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Indian government.”