Henkel Adhesive Technologies has recognized the performance of its outstanding strategic partners with its annual Supplier Awards. These awards honor the close and successful collaboration across the value chains during the year. Under the theme, "Connecting Strategy, Excellence & Impact," the business unit has granted 2025 awards in the three categories of Sustainability, Innovation, and Supply Resilience to Synthomer, Dow, and Kolon Industries. 

“The close and strategic collaboration with our suppliers and partners is a key success factor to drive the value generation for the markets we serve,” said Mark Dorn, executive vice president, Henkel Adhesive Technologies. “Based on our longstanding trustful and robust partnerships, we are connecting our mutual business priorities to constantly improve the resilience of our supply chains and to develop impactful innovations responding to the needs of our customers. Especially in today's challenging and volatile environments, these collaborations play an important role to accelerate sustainability impacts that contribute to low-carbon solutions and enhanced circularity.” 

“We want to thank all of our partners for their continued commitment and support over many years”, added Thomas Holenia, corporate vice president procurement at Henkel Adhesive Technologies. “Working together and focusing on aligned strategic priorities enhances excellence and agility in our joint supply chains. This strong foundation enables us to translate the needs and expectations of our customers into impactful solutions and to stay ahead of competition.”

Sustainability Award

Henkel has presented its Sustainability Award to Synthomer, a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialized polymers and ingredients headquartered in London. In 2025, Synthomer set a benchmark in climate action through impactful carbon-emission reduction initiatives and by exemplifying strategic partnership. A major achievement was the collaboration with Henkel in one of its key adhesives’ portfolios enabling the launch of a solution with a significantly lower carbon footprint across various markets. Synthomer's approach, marked by decisive action, transparent data sharing and forward-thinking collaboration, reflects the spirit of this award and Henkel's commitment to co-creating sustainable solutions. 

Innovation Award

Henkel has granted its Innovation Award to Dow. In 2025, the company has enabled innovation across multiple Henkel Adhesive Technologies business units through a strong project portfolio and effective execution. Dow actively pursued broader collaborations including non-traditional areas and has enabled Henkel's expansion into new regions with safer materials. Through "sustainovation," Dow has granted exclusive access to solutions that significantly advance the sustainability goals and strengthen market leadership. 

Supply Resilience Award

Henkel has presented its Supply Resilience Award to Kolon Industries, a specialty materials company based in Seoul, South Korea. In 2025, the company exemplified Henkel's vision of operational excellence by consistently delivering at targeted "on time in full" levels and ensuring uninterrupted supply. Beyond operational performance, Kolon Industries has strategically supported the long-term resilience goals by advanced inventory management practices and demonstrating full compliance with Henkel's regulatory and supply-chain transparency requests. 

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