Henkel celebrated the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota. With an investment of approximately $30 million and additional support from South Dakota’s government and economic development organizations, the site has doubled in size—from 35,000 to 70,000 square feet—enhancing its role as Henkel’s North American flagship for thermal management and adhesives solutions.
According to Henkel, the expansion strengthens production of high-performance materials under the LOCTITE® and BERGQUIST® brands to meet growing demand from the electric vehicle and electronics industries.
“This expansion marks a significant milestone in Henkel’s journey to support the long-term growth of the EV and electronics markets with sustainable, high-performance solutions,” said Bjoern Jackisch, senior vice president of Operations & Supply Chain, Henkel Adhesive Technologies. “Our investment in Brandon reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships – with our customers and the community. We are proud to strengthen our footprint in North America and contribute to the future of mobility.”
The expansion adds new mixers to support high-volume production of advanced thermal management and adhesive solutions. Henkel says these technologies are critical for controlling operating temperatures and ensuring the performance, safety, and durability of automotive batteries and electronic components.