Henkel, Nordmeccanica cement strategic partnership to drive sustainable packaging innovation

ITALY – Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has formalized a long-standing alliance with Nordmeccanica S.p.A., the world’s top manufacturer of coating, laminating, and metallizing machinery.

The two companies, whose collaboration spans over 30 years, have now entered a strategic partnership aimed at delivering integrated, future-ready solutions for the packaging industry.

The move comes at a pivotal time for packaging design and production, as new regulations, sustainability demands, and digital technologies reshape the sector.

With evolving frameworks like the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws in the U.S., packaging manufacturers face mounting pressure to innovate and adapt rapidly.

By formalizing their partnership, Henkel and Nordmeccanica are strengthening their commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The collaboration aims to go beyond individual product development, focusing instead on holistic, harmonized solutions across the entire packaging value chain.

Together, the companies will align machinery, adhesives, functional coatings, and deep technical expertise to develop technologies that benefit all industry players—from converters and brand owners to retailers, end users, and recyclers.

The partnership will also accelerate digitalization and data-driven manufacturing processes to boost operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Training and knowledge-sharing are key pillars of the partnership. Joint technical workshops and co-branded marketing initiatives will help clients adopt emerging technologies and improve implementation across operations.

Innovations on display

The strength of the collaboration was recently showcased at drupa 2024, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for printing and packaging.

The next milestone is set for the Giflex conference in November 2025, where the partners will unveil a new sustainable packaging solution developed under their strategic alliance.

“The strategic partnership with Nordmeccanica exemplifies how two industry leaders can join forces to set new benchmarks in sustainability, digitalization, and efficiency,” said Rajat Agarwal, Global Head of Henkel Packaging Adhesives.

“This agreement lays the groundwork for transformative projects that will bring optimized, value-driven solutions to our customers and the entire supply chain.”

Antonio Cerciello, President of Nordmeccanica, echoed this sentiment, “Our decades-long collaboration with Henkel has produced groundbreaking technologies.

“Formalizing our relationship through this strategic agreement enables us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in packaging innovation.”

As the packaging industry continues to evolve, Henkel and Nordmeccanica are positioning themselves at the forefront of change.

Their strategic partnership underscores a shared vision for a more sustainable, efficient, and digitally empowered future—one built on cooperation, innovation, and a deep understanding of industry needs.

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