Henkel Building Solar-Powered China Facility
Henkel Adhesive Technologies began constructing a $130 million manufacturing facility in China that will run solely on renewable electricity when completed, increasing supply capacity of its high-impact adhesive products for domestic and international markets.
Located in Shandong Province, the 1.6 million sq ft factory —complete with automated production workshops and an 86,000 sq ft smart warehouse — will manufacture products for the electronics, automotive, medical, equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries.
Henkel hopes the facility “will showcase how smart technology and sustainability can influence adhesive manufacturing,” the company stated.
“China plays an important role in our operations at Henkel and continues to demonstrate economic resilience and growth,” said Mark Dorn, Henkel executive VP of Adhesive Technologies. “Investing in the Kunpeng plant reflects our strong commitment to the future of our business in China and the Asia-Pacific region, creating value for our customers.”
Henkel says the plant will use 100% renewable electricity and incorporate a range of sustainability features, including an advanced building energy management system, water circulation system, and a ground source heating pump system.
These technologies are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 5,000 tons per year and reduce operational water consumption by 25%.
“Kunpeng, our state-of-the-art facility, will set a new industry standard with its modernization and sustainability design, keeping us ahead of the curve and meeting evolving customer needs,” added Rajat Agarwal, president of Henkel Greater China. “China’s focus on achieving high-quality and sustainable development creates unique opportunities for technology and product advancements.” Web: Henkel.com
There are no comments at the moment, do you want to add one?
Write a comment