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Henkel opens Semarang application center for Indonesian footwear adhesives customers

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Henkel has opened a new Application Center in Semarang, Central Java, supporting its consumer goods adhesives customers in Indonesia. The roughly 1,400 square meter facility includes application laboratories, specialized equipment, testing capabilities, collaboration spaces and training facilities. It will focus on footwear and fashion customers and complements Henkel's manufacturing sites in Tangerang and Pasuruan and its Innovation Center in Bintaro.

Why it matters

Local application development, testing and technical support for footwear and fashion adhesives customers should shorten product development and speed-to-market for Indonesian consumer goods manufacturers.

Key facts

Companies	Henkel, Henkel Adhesive Technologies
Chemicals	consumer goods adhesives
Capacity	Approximately 1,400 square meters
Location	Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
Timing	2026-10-28
Partners	Consumer goods industry customers in Indonesia, Footwear and fashion manufacturers
End uses	Consumer goods, Footwear, Fashion

Market context

Adhesives used in footwear and fashion manufacturing bond materials such as leather, textiles, rubber soles and synthetic uppers, and their performance depends heavily on local processing conditions and substrate choices. Demand for these products tracks consumer goods output, particularly footwear exports and apparel production, which makes Southeast Asia an important manufacturing base for the sector. Global adhesive suppliers increasingly place application laboratories and technical teams close to key customers, because fast testing of new formulations and on-site troubleshooting can shorten product development cycles. Such regional investments can also strengthen customer relationships and make it harder for competitors to win business on technical service alone. For buyers and investors, the main significance is how supplier technical support influences qualification timelines and product switching in a competitive, price-sensitive market where manufacturers value reliability and speed.

Source: official release on henkel.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Henkel launches Loctite ABLESTIK CDF 900 conductive die attach film series

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched Loctite ABLESTIK CDF 900, a next-generation conductive die attach film (cDAF) series with thermal conductivity above 8 W/m-K. The film targets semiconductor packaging for AI, 5G and emerging 6G telecommunications, and high-performance computing, including large-die processor and AI chip packages. The company says its film format avoids material bleed-out and non-uniform bondline thickness seen with competing liquid die attach adhesives.

Key facts

Companies	Henkel, Henkel Adhesive Technologies
Chemicals	Loctite ABLESTIK CDF 900
Timing	2026-10-27
End uses	AI packaging, 5G and 6G telecommunications, high-performance computing (HPC), mobile phones, processors, Wi-Fi equipment, automotive electronics, power devices

Market context

Die attach materials bond semiconductor chips to their substrates or lead frames and carry heat and electrical signals away from the device. Conductive die attach films are a sheet format of this adhesive chemistry, typically based on epoxy or acrylic resin systems loaded with metal or ceramic fillers that raise thermal and electrical conductivity. Demand for these materials is driven by advanced packaging for artificial intelligence accelerators, high-performance computing processors, 5G and emerging 6G telecommunications hardware, mobile devices, automotive electronics and power devices, where heat removal and bondline control increasingly limit performance. Film formats differ from liquid dispensed adhesives because they are pre-formed to a set thickness, which helps manage bleed-out and bondline uniformity on large dies. Suppliers of semiconductor packaging materials compete on thermal performance, process compatibility and reliability, so new product series can shift qualification activity among assembly houses and chip designers.

Source: official release on henkel.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Henkel launches five light cure adhesives for medical device assembly

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched five light cure medical device adhesives, Loctite AA 3914, AA 3915, AA 3917, AA 3937 and AA 3964, formulated to EU-MDR requirements on ED, CMR and TPO content. The new grades contain less than 0.1% by weight of CMR, ED and TPO-related content and were tested under ISO 10993-based Henkel protocols. The adhesives add improved fluorescence stability for in-line visual inspection and better strength retention in accelerated aging tests. Henkel will show the portfolio at MD&M Midwest on October 28-29, 2026, in Minneapolis, and at COMPAMED on November 16-19, 2026, in Düsseldorf.

Key facts

Companies	Henkel, Henkel Adhesive Technologies
Chemicals	Loctite AA 3914, Loctite AA 3915, Loctite AA 3917, Loctite AA 3937, Loctite AA 3964, TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide)
Timing	October 26, 2026, October 28-29, 2026, November 16-19, 2026
End uses	Medical device assembly, In-line visual inspection of medical devices

Market context

Light cure adhesives are UV- or visible-light-activated polymer systems that bond components within seconds, which makes them attractive for high-throughput assembly lines. In medical devices they are used to join plastic housings, catheters, tubing and fluid-path parts, where bond strength, biocompatibility and traceability matter. Demand is driven mainly by medical equipment and disposables makers, with additional pull from electronics and precision assembly. Regulatory pressure has become a major factor: the EU Medical Device Regulation pushes suppliers to limit substances of very high concern and CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic) content, and photoinitiators such as TPO have drawn scrutiny for this reason. Reformulated grades that meet these limits can shift qualification work and sourcing decisions for device manufacturers, often favoring suppliers that can document compliance and test results. Established adhesive suppliers compete on such documentation as much as on price.

Source: official release on henkel.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Henkel launches Loctite MS 9810 formed-in-place automotive gasketing sealant

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Henkel has launched Loctite MS 9810, a one-component MS Polymer formed-in-place gasketing sealant for automotive powertrain and electronic housing applications. The product cures through contact with airborne moisture at room temperature, is non-permeable to hydrocarbons, maintains seal integrity in hot oils and powertrain fluids, and is free of silicone and oxime chemistry. Henkel says it is compatible with Bergquist Gap Fillers and can be leak-tested before curing.

Key facts

Companies	Henkel
Chemicals	MS Polymer
Location	Düsseldorf, Germany
Timing	Oct 26, 2026
Partners	Bergquist Gap Fillers
End uses	automotive combustion engines, electric drivetrains, transmissions, axles, electronic unit housings, e-motors, metal and plastic covers

Market context

Formed-in-place gasketing sealants are liquid materials dispensed as a bead onto a housing flange, where they cure into a flexible elastomeric seal that replaces pre-cut paper or rubber gaskets. MS Polymer is a silane-terminated polyether backbone that cures by reacting with atmospheric moisture, and it is valued for combining elastic recovery with adhesion to metals and plastics without the isocyanate or silicone chemistries used in some competing systems. Demand for these materials is driven mainly by automotive production, particularly powertrain components, transmissions, axles, and electronic control housings, where seals must resist hot oils, fuels, and coolants over long service lives. Electric drivetrains and e-motor assemblies are expanding the number of sealed housings per vehicle, which supports demand for one-component systems that can be applied by robot and leak-tested before cure. Suppliers in this segment compete on cure speed, fluid resistance, and process compatibility with automakers' assembly lines.

Source: official release on henkel.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Henkel launches APNR 2.0 no-rinse adhesion promoter for metal pretreatment

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Henkel is introducing APNR 2.0, the next generation of its no-rinse adhesion promoter for metal pretreatment, which replaces the traditional passivation bath with a metered spray applied at the end of the line. Compared with the previous APNR generation, based on internal Henkel evaluations, APNR 2.0 has shown potential to cut process water consumption by up to 50% and compressed-air demand by up to 20%, depending on line design. The new EcoFlex control unit adds a redesigned pump system and digital integration, and more than 100 APNR systems have been installed worldwide since the 2015 launch.

Key facts

Companies	Henkel
Chemicals	adhesion promoter
Location	Düsseldorf, Germany
Timing	Oct 6, 2026, 2015
End uses	metal pretreatment, architectural aluminum, metal processors

Market context

Adhesion promoters for metal pretreatment are thin, functional coatings applied to metal surfaces such as aluminum and steel before painting, powder coating or bonding. Their job is to improve how well organic coatings and adhesives stick to the substrate and resist corrosion. Demand is driven mainly by architectural aluminum, such as window frames, facades and curtain walls, along with automotive, appliance and general metal fabrication. Traditional pretreatment often relies on rinse stages and passivation baths, which consume large volumes of process water, energy and compressed air and require wastewater handling. No-rinse, spray-applied systems reduce those utility loads and simplify line layout, which can matter to converters weighing operating costs against environmental permits. For buyers, a shift toward such systems can change demand for bath chemistry and related service support, and it can pressure suppliers of conventional rinse-based products to compete on resource efficiency as well as performance.

Source: official release on henkel.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Henkel completes acquisition of specialty coatings maker Stahl Group

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Henkel has completed its acquisition of the Netherlands-based Stahl Group, a global provider of high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials, with Stahl fully part of Henkel as of October 1, 2026 after all closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, were met. Stahl offers leather finishing, performance coatings and packaging coatings, employs around 1,800 people and generated adjusted sales of 725 million euros in fiscal 2025. Henkel says the deal is its third Adhesive Technologies transaction this year, adding around one billion euros in combined sales with ATP Adhesive Systems and Wetherby Laroc.

Why it matters

Henkel's entry into specialty coatings for mobility, luxury, fashion and packaging markets broadens its portfolio and adds competition for coating suppliers serving those end uses.

Key facts

Companies	Henkel, Stahl Group, ATP Adhesive Systems, Wetherby Laroc
Chemicals	specialty coatings, leather finishing solutions, performance coatings, packaging coatings
Investment	adjusted sales of 725 million euros in fiscal year 2025 (Stahl); around one billion euros combined sales across three Adhesive Technologies transactions this year
Location	Netherlands (Stahl Group headquarters)
Timing	October 1, 2026, fiscal year 2025
Partners	Stahl Group, ATP Adhesive Systems, Wetherby Laroc
End uses	mobility, fashion & lifestyle, luxury, packaging

Market context

Specialty coatings such as leather finishes, performance coatings and packaging coatings are formulated from polyurethane, acrylic and other polymer dispersions, along with pigments, waxes and additives, to give substrates durability, appearance, water and abrasion resistance, or barrier properties. Leather finishing serves automotive and furniture interiors and luxury goods, while packaging coatings protect food and consumer products. Demand therefore tracks vehicle production, fashion and luxury spending, and consumer packaging volumes. When a large adhesives and consumer-goods group adds a coatings specialist, it typically broadens its ability to offer bundled solutions to the same brand owners and converters. That can intensify competition for independent coating suppliers serving mobility, luxury and packaging customers, and may shift how raw-material purchasing and qualification work is organized across these value chains over time.

Source: official release on henkel.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Henkel and CALB agree joint battery innovation center in Changzhou, China

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Henkel and CALB signed a Memorandum of Understanding and opened a joint Battery Innovation Center of roughly 400 square meters at CALB's pilot-scale production facility in Changzhou's Jintan District on September 29, 2026. The three-year cooperation, involving more than 30 specialists, will initially focus on adhesive technologies and application solutions for new energy vehicle batteries. The first joint material development project has already reached core development cycles of about three months.

Key facts

Companies	Henkel, CALB
Chemicals	advanced polymer-based materials, adhesives
Location	CALB's pilot-scale production facility, Jintan District, Changzhou, China
Timing	September 29, 2026, three-year cooperation framework
Partners	CALB
End uses	new energy vehicle batteries

Market context

Structural adhesives, thermal interface materials and sealants are increasingly used in battery packs and cell assembly, where they bond components, manage heat and help protect cells from vibration and moisture. Demand for these materials is driven mainly by electric vehicle production, with battery makers and automakers seeking lighter, safer and faster-to-assemble pack designs. Chemical suppliers in this segment compete on adhesive performance, curing speed, thermal stability and their ability to qualify materials with cell makers during the development phase, which often determines who wins long-term supply contracts. Collaborations that place adhesive developers inside battery makers' pilot facilities can shorten those qualification cycles, which tends to favor suppliers already embedded in the production process. For buyers, such partnerships signal where new formulation work is concentrating, while for investors they highlight how specialty chemical firms are moving upstream into battery manufacturing supply chains.

Source: official release on henkel.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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