Jundiaí, Brazil – Henkel’s Brazilian Inspiration Centre has opened, joining the company’s two existing centres in Düsseldorf and Shanghai. The €38m, 5000m2 complex will serve as the company’s new R&D hub for adhesive technologies in Latin America.
Construction began in 2024, and he centre was designed, Henkel said, to turn technological know-how into impactful, sustainable innovations. It contains more than 20 state-of-the-art laboratories, and the aim is to bring together customers, suppliers, universities and strategic partners.
“The facility will bring our portfolio to life for our customers and enables close collaboration internally and externally,” said Mark Dorn, Henkel’s EVP for adhesive technologies. “Based on an ecosystem of experts, cutting edge technologies, and integrated infrastructure, we are accelerating the development of solutions that enhance the region’s competitiveness and set new standards for the global industry.”
The location of the hub in Jundiaí, 50km north of São Paulo, highlights the strategic position of the Brazilian market for the company in Latin America, it said. It also shows its long-term commitment to the region.
“Latin America holds unique conditions to play an increasingly influential role in the global economy, driven by abundant renewable energy, strong production capabilities, and deep technical talent,” said André Baron, Henkel’s Latin America president. “Located in one of Brazil’s most dynamic industrial and academic hubs, home to more than 800 industries and recognised excellence in engineering and science, the Inspiration Center Jundiaí now acts as a catalyst within this ecosystem. By combining agility with strategic vision, and strengthening advanced technical expertise through education and development, it accelerates innovation and amplifies the region’s capacity to shape the future.”
