Henkel Announces Investment Of USD 23 Million In Its North American Manufacturing Sector

The latest news from Henkel and HC Chemical Network: On September 10, 2020, Henkel announced an investment of USD 23 million in equipment in its North American manufacturing field. This major investment will provide new equipment and a series of improvements to support the production of Dial® liquid hand sanitizers and hand sanitizers in Geneva, New York and West Hazelton, Pennsylvania.

Henkel is a leading manufacturer of well-known beauty care brands such as Dial® soap, Schwarzkopf, Alterna, Kenra, Pravana, Sexy Hair, Joico and Zotos hair products, got2b styling products and other products.

Doug Parkinson, vice president of operations at Henkel's Geneva plant, said: "We are pleased to announce the expansion of the supply of basic products in North America." "This is not only a win-win for our business, but it will also support our local work and economy. Growth. Investing in Dial will provide consumers and businesses with much-needed household and personal hygiene products."

In order to support the new production line, which will account for 45% to 55% of the total output of the Geneva plant, Henkel will create 180 new jobs at the plant. And the Geneva plant (acquired by Henkel in 2018) will be renamed from Zotos Professional to Henkel to reflect its expansion from professional hair care products to the provision of basic products such as antibacterial soap and hand sanitizer.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer said: “Due to the expansion of Henkel's Geneva manufacturing plant, there are now 180 new reasons to cheer every time you wash your hands. During the pandemic, we will take advantage of our Skilled labor is used to make detergents and soaps for our homes and workplaces, thereby bringing tremendous economic growth to the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region, and at the same time investing more than $17 million to create 180 new jobs. I am Henkel doubled the number of employees in Geneva and expressed appreciation for its commitment to develop the facility now and in the future."

"We are honored to make this outstanding investment with Henkel in the Geneva community. Zotos, and now Henkel, are an important part of the manufacturing base in the region, and we are happy to be able to help more manufacturing Work flows to the community. We will continue to advocate for our local economy and always encourage companies to look at the incredible workforce and business environment that this district offers."

The new expansion project includes an investment of US$17.3 million in new equipment and technology in Henkel's Geneva plant in New York to support the production of Dial® hand sanitizer and foam hand sanitizer, and an investment of US$2.5 million in the West Hazilton plant. As part of the overall expansion, Henkel also invested $3 million in the purchase of other equipment to support on-site production at the two factories.

Some aspects of the new technology will be installed in October and put into operation in November 2020, and the rest will be put into use in June 2021.