Henkel launches application Center in TN

The Application Center in Vellore will be a part of Henkels global network of application, product development, and design Centers across different countries, including China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, a company release said.According to Rajat Agarwal, Global Head of Lifestyle at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the company was committed to improving the leather and footwear industry with high-impact, sustainable solutions.

Adhesive solutions maker Henkel on Monday announced the launch of its new Application Center in Vellore, marking the company's debut of its first Center of Excellence in the region.

Henkel said the Center will be key to its latest sustainable adhesive solutions for the sports industry, especially for footwear automation. ''The Application Center in Vellore will be a part of Henkel's global network of application, product development, and design Centers across different countries, including China, Indonesia, and Vietnam,'' a company release said.

According to Rajat Agarwal, Global Head of Lifestyle at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the company was committed to improving the leather and footwear industry with high-impact, sustainable solutions. ''We have placed a particular focus on sustainability in the Indian market, and our investment is aligned with the goals of the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP).'' The new Application Center displays solutions including advanced facilities and machines that facilitate testing and trials.