Henkel Kick-starts Plant for Production of Construction Adhesives in Russia

Connecticut -- Henkel Bautechniks new factory in Russias Stavropol region is now open for production. It is setting the standard for sustainable manufacturing of construction adhesives and bringing Henkels world-leading dry mix products closer to new and existing customers in the fast-growing Russian market.

The new site is Henkel Bautechniks fourth plant in Russia and will supply more than twenty regional distributors in this attractive market. Adhesive Technologies is optimizing its logistics and stock-management in Russia to reduce delivery times, decrease costs and drive down its footprint by cutting fuel consumption. This is the reason Russias Stavropol region was selected: The area is a magnet for investment thanks to its abundant local resources, reliable transport infrastructure and proximity to large distribution markets. The new factory brings Henkel closer to its customers geographically, and opens up new opportunities for partnering and customer collaboration.

The plants facilities include five automated production lines, warehouse space covering 8,500m² and an overall annual production capacity of 160,000 tons. 120 employees will produce up to 600 pallets of dry mix under the brands Ceresit, Thomsit and Econ per day, using environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes. The project is part of Henkels commitment to expanding its presence in emerging markets, including Russia, where it is already the number one supplier of adhesives: Ceresit and Thomsit brand products were used on more than 250 Russian construction sites in 2013 alone.

About Henkel

Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas: Laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care and Adhesive Technologies. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds globally leading market positions both in the consumer and industrial businesses with well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, has some 47,000 employees worldwide and counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace.