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Among the additions are two Nordmeccanica machines, the Super Combi 5000 and the Super Simplex SL e800. Credit: Henkel. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has opened an upgraded Packaging Competence Center in D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany, integrating testing, development and training activities into one site.<\/p>\n

The revamp follows the company\u2019s strategic partnership with Nordmeccanica, announced in May 2025, and is intended to support work on sustainability in flexible packaging.<\/p>\n

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The facility has been fitted with new equipment to provide a testing set-up that mirrors production conditions. This allows customers to assess adhesive and coating systems in situations closer to industrial use and to prepare them for scale-up.<\/p>\n

Among the additions are two Nordmeccanica machines, the Super Combi 5000 and the Super Simplex SL e800, which cover standard lamination and coating processes used in the sector.<\/p>\n

The centre also includes five flexible application trolleys using gearless flexo coating technology, as well as expanded digital tools for structured data collection.<\/p>\n

The company has also upgraded its testing area for pressure-sensitive adhesive applications in the same building.<\/p>\n

This laboratory space now includes coating systems, ultraviolet (UV) activation equipment and measurement systems for work related to the speciality tapes and labels segment.<\/p>\n

Henkel said the updated facility is linked with the neighbouring Inspiration Center D\u00fcsseldorf.<\/p>\n

According to the company, this connects chemistry development, application testing, industrial validation and training, covering stages from product design to recycling through its in-house recyclability testing lab.<\/p>\n

The company also provides support via programmes such as the Converter\u2019s Academy, the PSA Academy, and other customer training focused on application technologies and production transfer.<\/p>\n

Henkel Europe packaging adhesives and coatings head Dirk Martin said: \u201cThe choice of adhesive or coating made today is defining the packages that will reach the shelves tomorrow.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith our Packaging Competence Center, we are making sure those choices are the right ones by giving our customers and partners a unique environment to develop, test, and scale the solutions that will shape the future of packaging: faster, smarter and more sustainably than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last month, Henkel Adhesive Technologies expanded its paper coatings range<\/a> with water-based barrier and heat-seal products for paper packaging.<\/p>\n

The new products are meant to improve the performance of paper-based packs and support design for recycling efforts.<\/p>\n

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