Henkel and Nordmeccanica announced the elevation of their longstanding collaboration into a strategic partnership. This move aims to accelerate innovation in sustainable packaging technologies, particularly focusing on high-performance adhesives and advanced machinery for flexible packaging applications. Nordmeccanica S.p.A. is a leading manufacturer of coating, laminating and metallizing technology. The company has engaged in a strong and trusted cooperation with Henkel over the past 30 years. 

The partnership will concentrate on co-developing integrated solutions that combine Henkel’s adhesive technologies with Nordmeccanica’s coating and laminating equipment. This collaboration is designed to enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and meet the evolving demands of the packaging industry. By combining machinery with adhesives, functional coatings and deep application expertise, the two companies create offerings that benefit not only converters, but also brand owners, retailers, end users, and recycling companies. At the same time, the partnership also supports the further development of digital processes and data evaluation, which contributes to more efficient and sustainable operations. Sharing knowledge is also a key part of the new partnership, with joint technical training and marketing activities.

By leveraging their combined expertise, Henkel and Nordmeccanica intend to drive advancements in packaging sustainability, offering customers improved performance and eco-friendly solutions. “Our strategic partnership with Nordmeccanica is an outstanding example of how two industry leaders can combine their strengths to set new standards in terms of sustainability, digitalization, and efficiency in times of significant change in packaging design and manufacturing processes,” said Rajat Agarwal, global head of Henkel Packaging Adhesives. “With this new agreement, we are creating a strong basis for future projects and the best conditions for developing optimized solutions for our customers and the entire value chain.”

Antonio Cerciello, president of Nordmeccanica, added, "Our long-standing cooperation with Henkel has led to groundbreaking technologies for the packaging industry. We are delighted to formalize this relationship through a strategic partnership agreement and to continue building on it in the future.”

Learn more about Nordmeccanica at www.nordmeccanica.com. Additional information about Henkel is available at www.henkel.com.