Henkel Ireland

Yvonne Traynor23-10-2012

Henkel Worldwide

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Three Business Sectors

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Adhesives Technologies - Product Portfolio

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# 1 position globally

and in all regions

7.7 bn€

Multiple BrandsMultiple BrandsMarket leading positionMarket leading position

S.A.I.MS.A.I.M..Alba

1980 1995 2001 2004 2006 20081985 20001997 2002 20051996

vs.18%

We are the global market leader – multiple brands

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U-A Brand Architecture

Technology Leadership through our Technology Cluster Brands

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AcrylatesPU

ThermosetsSiliconesRubbers

Structural Parts

LubricantsCoatingsCleaners

Automotive Adhesives, Sealants &

Coatings

Water-based Adhesives

Hot melt Adhesives

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Adhesives Technologies

Henkel (Ireland)Research & Development

Dublin History

Henkel Technology Centre Dublin

1966 - Presence established (Production and Production Support).1970 - Loctite’s First Instant Adhesives (Developed in Dublin)1974 - European Centre for Loctite Manufacturing and R & D1977 - First Loctite “Consumer” market activity in Europe1981 - Manufacturing Facility in Tallaght opened.1988 - First electronic epoxies developed1992 - ISO-9001 Award1997 - Became part of Henkel Group1997 - QS-90001999 - EN-140012000 - SBU focus expressed in new organisation2002 - FDA Approval for Indermil2003 - Henkel Technologies2007 - Adhesive Technologies

Henkel Technology Centre Dublin

25%33%

42%

PhDDegreeTechnical Diploma

Educational Qualifications

41%28%

31%

Product DevelopmentTechnology DevelopmentSupport Staff

Function

UA site €15MM/annum Budget

126 Scientific Staff

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Innovation Process

Henkel Technology Centre Dublin

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External Research Programs

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Types of Collaborations

Post-Doc:•High Quality Work, •Industry Focused •Variable Length

PhD:•Quality Work, •Focus shared Academia-Industry •3 Year Project•66% funded by IRCSET/IRC

Undergraduate:•Variable Quality •Focus shared Academia-Industry •8 Month Project

Intern:•Work Experience, •Industry Focused •6 Month Project

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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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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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Collaboration with Universities and Institutes

Benefits

• Access to World Class Researchers and instrumentation

• Flexibility of Focus

• Shorter Timelines

• Opportunities to think long term

• Education of future scientists

• Visibility

Risks

• Confidentiality / Shared IP

• Academic Focus Industry Focus

• Differences in Culture

• Organisational Memory

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