Henkel Adhesive Technologies presents Supplier Awards 2024
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has recognized the achievements of its strategic partners with its annual Supplier Awards. The Sustainability Award went to BASF and the Innovation Award and Operational Excellence Award to Wanhua.
With the annual Supplier Awards, Henkel Adhesive Technologies recognizes close and successful cooperation across the value chains over the course of a year. In 2024, Henkel presented its Supplier Award in the 'Sustainability' category to BASF. Wanhua was the first company to receive awards in two categories ('Innovation' and 'Operational Excellence').
Henkel Sustainability Award goes to BASF
Henkel presented its Sustainability Award to BASF SE, a leading chemical company in the field of polymer dispersions and additives for coatings, construction chemicals and adhesives, among others, headquartered in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany. In 2024, BASF has been a particularly strong supporter of Henkel's ambitious sustainability agenda, driving transformation in various areas - from reducing its environmental footprint to improving sustainability in a variety of Henkel business areas. Based on specific prioritized technologies, the company has implemented dedicated plans for decarbonization by 2030. In addition, BASF presented various solutions to reduce process emissions, demonstrating its commitment to the environment. The company also actively participated in Henkel's annual 'Greenhouse Gas Engagement' with first-class data quality that ensures comparability.
Henkel Innovation Award and Operational Excellence Award to Wanhua
Henkel presented its Innovation Award to Wanhua, a leading global supplier of innovative chemical products headquartered in Yantai, China. In 2024, the company has demonstrated an outstanding innovation partnership with the largest innovation pipeline across multiple strategic business units. This strong collaboration has enabled Henkel to introduce new innovative products in markets such as sports & fashion, automotive components, functional coatings and electronics segments. The Operational Excellence Award also went to Wanhua. In this category, the company was recognized for its exceptional support of Henkel's Operational Excellence agenda. Wanhua ensured a continuous supply with the targeted 'On-Time-In-Full' values and at the same time exceeded the targets for supplier complaint management.