The new Packaging Competence Center has undergone comprehensive modernisation as the consumer products manufacturer focuses on driving innovation and sustainability within the flexible packaging industry.
The centre’s upgraded solutions include cutting-edge machinery to create a practical testing environment, alongside two new machines to enable lamination and coating and an expanded digitalisation for systematic data collection.
In addition, Henkel has invested in its testing area for pressure sensitive adhesive applications.
The modernised packaging centre builds on Henkel’s strategic partnership with manufacturer Nordmeccanica, which focuses on driving innovation and sustainability in the flexible packaging industry.
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“The choice of adhesive or coating made today are defining the packages that will reach the shelves tomorrow,” said Dirk Martin, Head of Henkel Packaging Adhesives and Coatings in Europe.
“With our Packaging Competence Center, we are making sure those choices are the right ones by giving our customers and partners a unique environment to develop, test, and scale the solutions that will shape the future of packaging: faster, smarter and more sustainably than ever before."
Kai Ethner, Director of Application Engineering for Henkel Packaging Adhesives and Coatings in Europe, added: “The site is built for where the industry is heading: recyclable solutions and fewer chemicals of concern.
"For example, coatings are essential to this transition, enabling the functional mono-material packaging designs the market increasingly demands.
“With a particular focus on gravure and flexographic coating applications for plastic and paper substrates, we are helping our customers test faster, scale sooner, and bring recyclable solutions to market with greater impact.
“Henkel is covering its complete product portfolio, ranging from solvent-free, water-based, solvent-based adhesive systems as well as coatings solutions.”
Ethner continued: “Achieving our number one target, true sustainability in packaging, demands strong collaboration across the value chain.
“This is not just about new machines or buildings: It is about bringing experience and expertise together to move the industry forward with our customers and our partners.”
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