Henkel to build new adhesive manufacturing facility in China
Henkel has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility of its Adhesive Technologies business unit within the Yantai Chemical Industry Park in Shandong Province, China.
With an investment of approximately EUR 120 million, the new plant, titled with the Chinese name ‘Kunpeng’, is intended to enhance Henkel’s production capacity of high-impact adhesive products in China.
100% renewable electricity
The Kunpeng plant is set to occupy more than 150,000 square meters, including state-of-the-art automated production workshops and an 8,000m2 smart warehouse. The plant aims to fully meet the demand of fast-growing industries including electronics, automotive, medical, equipment manufacturing, and aerospace, with high-quality and sustainable adhesive products and solutions. According to company information, the plant will utilise 100% renewable electricity and incorporate a range of sustainability features such as an advanced building energy management system, water circulation system, and a ground source heating pump system.
