Henkel : Recognized Performance of Strategic Partners

The know-how and experience of raw material suppliers play a key role for Henkel Adhesive Technologies to continuously drive powerful innovations. To underline the importance of these partnerships the Henkel business unit annually recognizes strategic partners that delivered exceptional performance.

'Strategically directed programs and joint R&D projects with key suppliers enable us to gain early access to our partners' latest innovations,' explained Mike Olosky, Corporate Senior Vice President and Global Head of Innovation and New Business Development at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, during this year's award ceremony held in Düsseldorf at the end of October. 'The close and trustful collaboration with our partners allows us to incorporate our requirements at a very early stage in the development process, and meet the specific needs of our customers in the best possible way.'

'We appreciate the open and direct contact and cooperation with our strategic suppliers,' added Bjoerk Ohlhorst, Senior Vice President Procurement at Henkel. 'The close partnership enables us to deliver excellence in supply performance, innovation and sustainability generating differentiated competitive edge and answers to the needs of our customers throughout the entire value chain.'

Supply Performance Award: Wanhua

In recognition of the efforts to improve the overall supply chain, Henkel Adhesive Technologies presented its supplier excellence performance award to Wanhua, a world-class global player in polyurethanes. In 2016, Wanhua delivered an excellent service level performance and outstanding overall value thanks to a dedicated and professional team. Wanhua proactively increased the supply performance by improving the logistic process, enhancing the cost competitiveness and providing the full support in volume and service for Henkel.

Supplier Innovation Award: NuSil

In recognition of the close and successful collaboration, Henkel Adhesive Technologies presented its Supplier Innovation Award to NuSil, a U.S.-based specialist for highly innovative silicone technology. NuSil provides a broad range of specialty polymers for a variety of industrial applications with a long-standing commitment through the joint collaboration with different strategic business units of Henkel Adhesive Technologies. NuSil continues to develop innovative tailor-made polymers supporting a strong project portfolio offering the newest solutions for thermal adhesives, low volatility gap filler materials and liquid optically clear adhesives in the automotive, electronics and industrial markets.

Sustainability Award: Evonik

Henkel strives to provide its customers and consumers with higher value, better performance and lower environmental footprint at the same time. Thus Adhesive Technologies recognized the Evonik Resource Efficiency GmbH for its ongoing efforts to contribute to the sustainable Henkel product and project pipeline, for outperforming deliveries in Life Cycle Assessment as well as an excellent EcoVadis rating. Sustainability is also a key success factor at Evonik Industries for bringing additional value to their products. Evonik Resource Efficiency develops and manufactures sustainable materials, enabling Henkel to extend its business in lamination adhesives with minimized resource consumption.