Henkel has inaugurated an inspiration center in Jundiaí, Brazil. With an investment of around 38 million euros (approximately BRL 232.5 million), the 5,000-square-meter complex will serve as the new research & development (R&D) hub for adhesive technologies in Latin America. Henkel said the concept leverages its global innovation center approach that it introduced at its headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, and in Shanghai, China, and which is designed to transform technological know-how into impactful, sustainable innovations.
“The Inspiration Center Jundiaí reinforces our commitment to advancing innovation in the Latin America region by capturing the trends and needs of the region,” said Mark Dorn, executive vice president of adhesive technologies at Henkel. “The facility will bring our portfolio to life for our customers and enables close collaboration internally and externally. Based on an ecosystem of experts, cutting-edge technologies, and integrated infrastructure, we are accelerating the development of solutions that enhance the region’s competitiveness and set new standards for the global industry.”
The infrastructure is designed to enhance the speed of innovation with a focus on high-performance and sustainable solutions across various industry segments.
“With cutting-edge laboratories, we are elevating our technical capability to a new level. By bringing together customers, suppliers, universities, and strategic partners, we are creating a collaborative hub capable of transforming challenges into opportunities and driving the sustainable economic growth the future demands,” said Nigel Fay, corporate vice president for innovation and chief technology officer at Henkel adhesive technologies.
André Baron, president of Henkel in Latin America, said, “Latin America holds unique conditions to play an increasingly influential role in the global economy, driven by abundant renewable energy, strong production capabilities, and deep technical talent. Located in one of Brazil’s most dynamic industrial and academic hubs, home to more than 800 industries and recognized excellence in engineering and science, the Inspiration Center Jundiaí now acts as a catalyst within this ecosystem. By combining agility with strategic vision, and strengthening advanced technical expertise through education and development, it accelerates innovation and amplifies the region’s capacity to shape the future.”
