Henkel and Kraton Forge Strategic Partnership

Düsseldorf / Germany – A multi-year supply agreement was recently announced between Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, and Kraton Corporation, a sustainable manufacturer of biobased products. To reduce carbon emissions in adhesives, Kraton will provide Henkel with biobased tackifiers and patented REvolution™ rosin ester technology. The goal of this partnership is to promote sustainability in the consumer goods industry without sacrificing quality.

Hot melt adhesives are used extensively in a variety of sectors. The incorporation of REvolution™ technology into Henkel's adhesive portfolio would result in a reduction in environmental impact without compromising product quality. The collaboration shows a shared dedication to sustainability and innovation in the adhesives sector.

“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 strong commitment to supporting Henkel in our ongoing transformation to increase our 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.