TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Adhesives Hot-melt Adhesives
Henkel and Kraton Corporation announces a multi-year supply partnership. In this agreement, Kraton will supply Henkel Adhesive Technologies with high-performance, biobased tackifiers and its patented REvolution™ rosin ester technology to enable carbon emission reductions in a range of Henkel’s adhesive formulations.
Driving Sustainability in Adhesives Industry
The agreement reflects Henkel and Kraton’s vision and commitment to driving sustainability within the adhesives industry.
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Partnerships with strategic suppliers like Kraton are a key factor in driving sustainable innovations and generating value for our customers,” said Pernille Lind Olsen, head of Henkel´s global packaging and consumer goods division. “
Kraton has demonstrated commitment to supporting Henkel in the ongoing transformation to increase packaging and consumer goods product portfolio’s sustainability performance and will help our packaging and consumer goods customers meet their own sustainability commitments and satisfy consumer demand.”
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Collaborating with Henkel strengthens our commitment to creating a sustainable future," said Minco van Breevoort, Kraton Pine Chemicals president. "
We take pride in partnering with Henkel who also shares our dedication to sustainability, innovation, and excellence. Together, we're advancing environmental stewardship and the use of renewable resources in the market.”
Integrating REvolution™ Technology
Hot melt adhesives are used in a variety of industries and applications from packaging and consumer goods to electronics and automotive. The integration of REvolution™, a scalable, next-generation technology for biobased tackifiers, into Henkel’s Technomelt hot melt adhesive portfolio offers lower environmental impact while maintaining the same high-quality solutions the market expects from Henkel.
Technomelt adhesives offers reliability, quality, and proven results across a variety of applications. The Technomelt product portfolio includes biobased formulations, as well as innovative solutions like low temperature hot melt adhesive formulations. Kraton’s REvolution™ is a sustainable alternative to fossil-based tackifiers with exceptional adhesion performance, lighter color, oxidative stability, and reduced odor characteristics.
Source: Henkel