Henkel Ireland has three main business sectors: Adhesives Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care. The presentation focuses on Henkel's adhesives technologies portfolio and research activities in Ireland. It discusses Henkel's market leadership position in adhesives, its technology center in Dublin, collaboration with universities, benefits and risks of external research, and examples of student intern and PhD projects.

1. Henkel Ireland
Yvonne Traynor
23-10-2012

2. Henkel Worldwide

3. Three Business Sectors
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4. Adhesives Technologies - Product Portfolio
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5. We are the global market leader – multiple brands
S.A.I.M.
Alba
1980 1985 1995 1996 1997 2000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2008
Market leading position Multiple Brands
7.7 bn€
#1
position
globally
and in all
regions
1 vs.
2
18% 3
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6. U-A Brand Architecture
Technology Leadership through our Technology Cluster Brands
Acrylates
PU
Lubricants Automotive
Thermosets
Coatings Hot melt Adhesives, Water-based
Silicones
Cleaners Adhesives Sealants & Adhesives
Rubbers Coatings
Structural Parts
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7. Adhesives Technologies
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8. Henkel (Ireland)
Research & Development

9. Henkel Technology Centre Dublin
Dublin History
1966 - Presence established (Production and Production Support).
1970 - Loctite’s First Instant Adhesives (Developed in Dublin)
1974 - European Centre for Loctite Manufacturing and R & D
1977 - First Loctite “Consumer” market activity in Europe
1981 - Manufacturing Facility in Tallaght opened.
1988 - First electronic epoxies developed
1992 - ISO-9001 Award
1997 - Became part of Henkel Group
1997 - QS-9000
1999 - EN-14001
2000 - SBU focus expressed in new organisation
2002 - FDA Approval for Indermil
2003 - Henkel Technologies
2007 - Adhesive Technologies

10. Henkel Technology Centre Dublin
UA site €15MM/annum Budget
126 Scientific Staff
Function Educational Qualifications
Product Development PhD
Technology Development Degree
Support Staff Technical Diploma
28% 41%
33%
25%
31% 42%

11. Henkel Technology Centre Dublin
Innovation Process
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12. External Research Programs
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13. Types of Collaborations
PhD:
Post-Doc:
•Quality Work,
•High Quality Work,
•Focus shared Academia-Industry
•Industry Focused
•3 Year Project
•Variable Length
•66% funded by IRCSET/IRC
Undergraduate: Intern:
•Variable Quality •Work Experience,
•Focus shared Academia-Industry •Industry Focused
•8 Month Project •6 Month Project
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14. UCD Cluster … Critical Mass of Researchers
Complimentary PhD Projects:
Fracture characterization of nano-toughened epoxy
+
Micro-mechanical modelling of void growth
=
Good Understanding of Toughening Mechanisms
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15. Intern Program … Work Experience + Access to Experts
New Dispenser for Epoxy Putty Product
• Student from NUIM Dept of Design Innovation
• Used course knowledge & academic backup
• New Design approved by Product Development
Work Experience
• Student from DCU Analytical Sciences
• Student gains practical experience
• We build relationship with Academia
• Cost effective
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16. Collaboration with Universities and Institutes
Benefits Risks
• Access to World Class Researchers • Confidentiality / Shared IP
and instrumentation
• Academic Focus ≠ Industry Focus
• Flexibility of Focus
• Differences in Culture
• Shorter Timelines
• Organisational Memory
• Opportunities to think long term
+ -
• Education of future scientists
• Visibility
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