Henkel Expands with Innovation in Hungary

Henkel Hungary has doubled the production capacity of its multi-technology adhesive plant in the western hungarian village of Környe, recognized as a key operation within the global network of the German multinational. The EUR 30.0 million investment involved the installation of new production lines, enabling the company to better serve its furniture and food industry clients. The development has also created 20 new jobs, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) reports.

Since its establishment in 1987 as Henkel’s first entity in the Central and Eastern European market, Henkel Hungary Ltd. has been offering adhesive solutions for both consumer and industrial applications for 38 years. The company plays a leading role in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, with the Környe plant serving as a critical hub in supplying industrial partners across Europe.

Located in the Környe Industrial Park, Henkel’s multi-technology adhesive facility is among Henkel's three most complex plants globally. The recent development included a new production line, the expansion of an existing line, and the extension of the production hall.

The new extruder technology in Környe represents an innovative and highly efficient method for manufacturing thermoplastic hot melt adhesives. These adhesives are widely used in industrial applications that require large amounts of adhesive. These glue granules, which melt under heat and quickly solidify for strong, reliable bonding. Products manufactured on Környe's new extruder will primarily be used in furniture production, especially for securely attaching wood and plastic components.

As a result of the expansion, the plant's annual production capacity has doubled to 30,000 tons, but Henkel's growth ambitions go further. The company plans to increase capacity to over 60,000 tons in the next three years.