Henkel Strengthens Presence In Pune With New Electronics Sector Plant
Henkel Strengthens Presence In Pune With New Electronics Sector Plant
Pune, March 1, 2025 :
Henkel today announced it will be setting up an adhesive materials manufacturing plant for the electronics sector at its multi-technology manufacturing site in Kurkumbh, near Pune. This investment underscore Henkel’s commitment to localization, innovation, and accelerated product development to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the region’s electronics industry. As India’s electronics industry is projected to grow exponentially in the next few years, fuelled by government initiatives such as Make in India and PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) schemes, Henkel’s expanded footprint positions it to strongly support this rapid growth.
“As the country solidifies its position as a global electronics manufacturing hub, Henkel is proud to reinforce its ‘Make in India’ commitment, and be a key partner in this journey,” said S Sunil Kumar, Country President – India, Henkel. “This new facilities in Kurkumbh align with this growth, strengthening regional self-sufficiency and supply chain resilience. This marks an exciting milestone in our journey to better serve our global customer base while expanding our footprint in the region. It demonstrates our commitment to fostering long-term partnerships, driving innovation, and creating value for our customers.”
Wen Zhou, Corporate Vice President – Electronics, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, shared that these investments are a natural progression of the company’s growth in India and the electronic market’s supply chain diversification. “Henkel meets our customers where they are,” said Wen. “We have had established Indian operations for a long time, and with customers intensifying their operations in the region, we are investing in additional local capabilities to deliver collaborative NPI and product validation expertise with more immediacy.”
The new plant in Kurkumbh will enhance Henkel’s capabilities in high-performance adhesive and coating solutions, reinforcing its commitment to localization and meeting the evolving demands of India’s electronics sector. The plant will benefit from the industry 4.0 based smart factory system deployed at the Kurkumbh manufacturing site, which enhances operational efficiency and product quality while minimizing downtime.
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Photo 1: Groundbreaking Ceremony of Adhesive Materials Manufacturing Plant for The Electronics Sector in Kurkumbh
L to R: Mahesh Singh – Project Manager – Project Raja, Henkel Adhesive Technologies; Harpreet Sidhu – Factory Manger Kurkumbh, Henkel Adhesive Technologies; Bappa Bandyopadhyay – Director Operations and Projects – India, Henkel Adhesive Technologies; Wen Zhou – Corporate Vice President – Electronics, Henkel Adhesive Technologies; Marcus Davis – Global Production Network Head – Thermal, Thermosets & Specialties, Henkel Adhesive Technologies; Simon Ulmann – Vice President Operations & Supply Chain – IMEA, Henkel Adhesive Technologies
