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Henkel Adhesive Technologies

Henkel Adhesive Technologies

Why Henkel? Five reasons to collaborate

In the fast-paced world of can manufacturing, efficiency, quality, and seamless operations Henkel stands apart as THE supplier with comprehensive knowledge and a legacy of Industry Firsts.
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Partnering for smarter can production

In the fast-paced world of can manufacturing, choosing the right partner is essential to guarantee quality, efficiency, and to make operations seamless. Canned drinks are widely used, but producing cans involves complex steps while adhering to strict quality, safety, and sustainability regulations. With comprehensive knowledge across lubricants, washer processes, sealants, and equipment solutions, Henkel offers an integrated perspective across the can making process. This approach, together with a long-standing legacy of industry firsts, demonstrates Henkel’s ability to anticipate and align with increasingly strict packaging regulations – delivering harmonized solutions that make can design and can production not only seamless, but fully compliant. 

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Henkel Metal Packaging - Reason 1: We Understand-Can Making Like No One Else

Reason 1: we understand your can making process

Henkel stands out by working closely with can makers, offering deep, hands-on expertise across the entire production process—from lubricants and washer chemicals to sealants and equipment. With industry-experienced experts, Henkel helps boost quality, reduce waste, and optimize new lines from start to finish.

Henkel Metal Packaging - Reason 2: Driven by Expertise, Defined by Service

Reason 2: driven by expertise, defined by service

In can manufacturing, Henkel’s deep process knowledge enables practical solutions, drives innovation in chemistry and smart process control, and supports regulatory compliance. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and partnership, Henkel evolves with its customers to solve challenges and optimize production every day.

Henkel Metal Packaging - Reason 3: Support That Solves, Not Just Serves

Reason 3: collaboration that solves, not just serves

At Henkel, collaboration is key to daily operations, with experts improving performance through on-site troubleshooting and tailored solutions. Our R&D drives sustainable innovations, reducing environmental impact and optimizing processes. Examples include cutting coolant use by 20%, solving spoilage issues, and supporting greenfield plant startups.

Henkel Metal Packaging - Reason 4: Supporting Growth. Our Sales Partnership.

Reason 4: support excellence today, partner for the future

Henkel builds long-term partnerships by anticipating customer needs and optimizing can manufacturing beyond startup. With decades of trust, strong collaborations with suppliers, and constant innovation based on customer feedback, Henkel continuously enhances chemistry and processes, driving efficiency through strategic workshops and ongoing R&D.
Henkel Metal Packaging - Reason 5: One Portfolio. Every Can Making Need Covered.

Reason 5: proven portfolio, pioneering for future generations

Henkel offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios in can making, with decades of innovation and field-proven formulations. From introducing mobility enhancer technology to launching the first low-temperature cleaner for the beverage industry in 2023, Henkel leads with industry-first solutions that meet evolving needs and regulatory demands.

One compelling example

In the growing Beer & Beverage Cans market in NAMEX, Henkel secured nearly all new can lines launched in 2023. This strong result, equating to roughly 97% of the market, underlines the trust placed in Henkel’s expertise and ability to support customer growth with tailored, high-performance solutions.

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Sustainable solutions 

It is through constant investment in research and development that Henkel explores new formulations and sustainable solutions that further optimize customer processes, reduce environmental impact, and meet future industry demands early on. Examples include: 

  • Reduce coolant consumption about 20% - compared to previews generation
  • Solutions for spoilage issues
  • Support of a greenfield plant start-up

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