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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Henkel launches pilot operations of re-powered electric trucks for commercial logistics
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, in partnership with a logistics firm and an EV retrofitting solutions provider, has launched India's first mid-haul re-powered electric truck operations for commercial logistics . The pilot initiative involves two initial routes: Chennai to Pune (1,321 km) and Pune to Halol (713 km), marking a key step in decarbonising long-distance freight transport. The electric trucks , retrofitted with an all-electric powertrain kit, offer a range of 250 kilometres per charge and support payloads of up to 8 tonnes. Henkel estimates that a single round trip on the Chennai–Pune corridor results in a reduction of around 1,212 kg of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, demonstrating the potential of electric trucking to lower the sector's carbon footprint. The move aligns with Henkel's broader climate strategy, which includes targets to cut at least 90 per cent of absolute emissions across scope 1 and 2, and 90 per cent of scope 3 emissions by 2045. The company said it is focusing on eco-design, low-emission materials, supplier engagement, and carbon-efficient logistics as part of its net-zero roadmap. The pilot represents an early shift away from conventional diesel-powered logistics and signals growing interest in electrification across India's industrial supply chain.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Henkel rolls out solvent-free adhesive system for sustainable packaging
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has introduced a new solvent-free adhesive system, Loctite Liofol LA 7837/LA 6265, designed for high-performance packaging applications, particularly in retort packaging for pet food. In addition to pet food packaging, Loctite Liofol LA 7837/LA 6265 is applicable for ready meals, microwave products, and pharmaceutical packaging. The company said, this adhesive system prioritises food safety while ensuring reliable processing and contributing to a reduction in CO2 emissions by minimising material usage and eliminating the need for energy-intensive drying processes associated with solvent-based products. Loctite Liofol LA 7837/LA 6265 is compatible with PET/Alu/CPP packaging and modern polyolefin structures. With a monomer content of less than 0.1% and no epoxy silane, the adhesive can withstand temperatures up to 134°C. Its lightweight application promotes increased production efficiency, and the absence of a drying step allows for curing at room temperature, further reducing material and energy consumption. The system is designed for safe processing at high machine speeds and under varying conditions, making it suitable for internationally standardised packaging processes. Henkel stated that transitioning to this solvent-free system is straightforward due to its high processing stability and compatibility with existing laminating machinery. Henkel flexible packaging market strategy manager Cagri Turkmen said: 'With Loctite Liofol LA 7837/LA 6265, we are further expanding our high-performance adhesive portfolio for retort applications, offering a solvent-free solution that provides both outstanding performance and increased sustainability. 'Through this innovation, we are enabling our customers to fulfill current market requirements, reduce CO2 emissions and benefit from economic advantages due to higher production efficiency.' In November this year, Henkel partnered with Celanese to create water-based adhesives utilising materials derived from carbon capture. "Henkel rolls out solvent-free adhesive system for sustainable packaging" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Campaign ME
5 days ago
- Business
- Campaign ME
With Nadine Njeim as the face, Henkel Consumer Brands debuts haircare line in the Middle East
Henkel Consumer Brands launched the Schwarzkopf Gliss range in GCC markets, marking a significant regional push for the haircare label. The brand hosted an immersive event at Dubai's Bvlgari Resort, combining influencer engagement with interactive experiences designed to highlight its R&D credentials. The event brought together beauty influencers, media, and distribution partners from across the GCC, Egypt, and the Levant. Designed with engagement in mind, it featured a live 'Gliss Lab' with Henkel R&D experts, strand-strength demos, professional styling booths, and other content-friendly touchpoints – all aimed at showcasing the science behind the Schwarzkopf Gliss Ultimate Repair range. 'The objective of the launch event was to raise awareness on the arrival of the flagship brand to the region, and to make sure that the brand promises every woman in the region the hair care revolution she deserves,' said Mohamed ElTonsy, Marketing Director, Henkel Consumer Brands GCC. 'More than a product drop, it was a statement: Schwarzkopf is here to deliver a hair care revolution every woman deserves. Moreover, we have chosen a brand ambassador that speaks to the people.' The campaign also introduced Nadine Nassib Njeim as the face of Gliss in the Middle East. With over 17 million Instagram followers, the Lebanese actress is one of the most recognisable names in Arab pop culture. Her appointment signals Henkel's move to localise global strategy with a regionally relevant figurehead. With this launch, Henkel Consumer Brands is leaning into its 'For Every You' brand positioning, which is meant as an inclusive message that addresses the diverse regional beauty needs that cater to the Gulf region's discerning consumers. Overall, the activation generated engagement through influencer posts and media coverage across the Middle East, resulting in strong social media impact.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
How Video Game The Sims Inspired An $11 Million-Backed Startup
Think this is nice? It's a version of the weekly Under 30 newsletter and would be even better in your inbox. Ben Carr and Caoimhe Murphy You log onto an online lesson, ready to meet your new instructor. They greet you warmly, respond in real time, and gesture naturally as they speak. It takes a moment to realize: this isn't a person at all, it's AI. The lifelike avatars, complete with micro expressions and nuanced body language, were created by Anam, an AI startup launched by Under 30 Europe alum Caoimhe Murphy and her cofounder Ben Carr. The AI avatars have been sold to companies like L'Oreal and Henkel, which customize them to act as educators, customer service agents, or even therapists. One of the main use cases is as instructors in workforce training videos. For instance, executives at Henkel's haircare brand Schwarskopf found that their hairdressers were going to TikTok to learn best practices. 'They needed a training platform that was engaging and could be controlled,' Murphy said. 'That's where Anam came in.' While AI agents have been on the rise in the last year, the initial idea for Anam stemmed from Murphy's childhood obsession with The Sims, a video game where users customize digital characters. She officially founded the company in 2023 to bring her version of digital characters to life. Last week, Anam closed a $9 million seed round led by Redpoint Ventures, bringing their total funding to $11 million. The funding will go toward Anam's product engineering team and go-to-market strategy, as well as the company's expansion to the U.S. Murphy and Carr met while working together at an AI video startup Synthesia—which is currently valued at some $2 billion—where Murphy worked on the go-to-market strategy and Carr worked as a research engineer. The pair sought to design a personalized AI experience beyond the traditional chatbot or text to video interaction. While most AI avatar startups rely solely on mouth movements to replicate human interaction, Anam's technology renders every pixel of the human face to hold a natural conversation in real-time. The avatars blink, raise their eyebrows and move their shoulders with less than a second of reaction time. 'I've never written a line of code in my life which is very atypical for a generative AI founder,' Murphy said. 'But I am very commercial and I think that is how we have been able to build a business that is technical but still drives value.' Anam recently launched a feature called 'One Shot,' which creates an AI persona from only a picture that can hold real-time conversation and respond to prompts. However, this technology is currently a private tool to mitigate the ethical risks of misuse. 'It's incredible technology but also dangerous if found in the wrong hands,' Murphy said. 'Our enterprise customers are the only people that have access to it because we want to put up the right guardrails before it is open to the public.' Despite the growing AI market, Anam doesn't view other AI startups as their competition, but humans themselves. 'Our vision is to have AI personas that feel indistinguishable from real life,' Murphy said. 'We need to create personas that feel even more engaging and realistic [than human beings].' More next week, Alexandra, Alex and Zoya Jorge Richardson (right) and his cofounders. 'My vision was and still is to put free drinking water access on every street corner of every city around the world,' said under 30 alum Jorge Richardson, the cofounder and CEO of Hope Hydration. This week, they're taking one step closer. They closed a $20 million Series A, bringing their total funding to $26 million. But they're not just a water company. Instead, they fund the initiative on advertisements shown on the screens of their water filtration systems (which they set up at places like Cannes Lions and Coachella). Read on to find out how they're using ads to provide free and clean drinking water here. -Glioblastoma Research Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to funding brain cancer research founded by Under 30 Social Impact alum Amber Barbach, announced it awarded a $50,000 grant to Under 30 Science honoree Dr. Shane Shahrestani to launch Project Kenny—the first effort to develop a fully implantable, rechargeable device that delivers continuous brain cancer treatment without external hardware. Shahrestani, who earned his MD from USC and PhD in Medical Engineering from Caltech, previously cofounded StrokeDx, a startup creating portable imaging tools that rapidly identify stroke type. The new project is now underway at Cedars-Sinai. -Bilt Rewards, the credit card startup that lets users earn points on rent payments, this month announced $250 million in additional funding. The round was led by General Catalyst and GID and brought Bilt's valuation to $10.75 billion. According to billionaire founder and 30 Under 30 alum Ankur Jain, the startup is on track to surpass $1 billion in revenue by the first quarter of 2026. Bilt also announced a major shift in its operations, parting ways with Wells Fargo—its previous card issuer—and partnering with Cardless, the fintech behind credit cards for companies like Coinbase. -Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment alum Sydney Sweeney is adding another title to her resume (and one we, at Forbes, love most): Founder. The Euphoria star is reportedly set to launch a lingerie brand, backed by Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez, and Coatue's Ben Schwerin. Sweeney is no stranger to the world of fashion, having served as an ambassador or campaign face for a range of fashion and beauty brands, including Tory Burch, Miu Miu and Guess. -While TikTok is flooded with videos claiming 'recession indicator' after 'recession indicator' (or economic changes like lipstick sales increasing as more consumers look for the little luxuries in a time of strife), one big luxury is also taking a swing: Golf! Not only did golf apparel brand Good Good Golf close a $45 million fund this spring, but golf shirts are apparently the current craze on Wall Street. You might notice more bankers, investors and the like showing up to their city jobs with logoed polos. It's allegedly because they're giving a "head nod' to the other men who are "part of [their] secret society.' (Business Insider) -Every wonder what it's like to be a summer intern in New York City? These students tell all: Some are splitting rent with roommates to make (often unpaid) life in one of the most expensive cities possible; others are super-commuting from Connecticut. There's an occasional outing to a TikTok hot spots for food, drinks and, of course, pilates. But mostly, they're 'trying to level up [their] game' and 'prove to [themselves] that [they] could maneuver the real world.' (The New York Times) -Big news in the newsletter business! 2017-founded newsletter platform Substack announced this week a $100 million Series C. The round was led by BOND and Peter Chernin's The Chernin Group (TCG), and big names participated, too: A16z, Klutch Sports' Rich Paul, and Skims CEO Jens Grede. The platform has more than 5 million paying subscribers (Variety)
Associated Press
7 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Meet Devin, Frank and Katie: The Trio Making a Positive Impact for Generations
Tapping into different voices, perspectives, and experiences helps businesses solve problems, reveals new opportunities to grow, and encourages contributions that better support people and communities. At Henkel North America, diversity is a path to progress, innovation, and impact. Our employees and partners are united by our purpose: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. They collaborate to tackle challenges, find solutions and open new perspectives – allowing us to deliver products, services, and innovations that enrich and improve everyday life. We invite you to 'meet' our pioneers in our series, 'Pioneers for Good.' Introducing Devin, Frank, and Katie Devin Cathcart, Creative Manager; Frank Ziegler, Brand Marketing Director; and Katie Schulze, Brand Manager, are each deeply committed to their professional roles and to making a positive impact in their community. They first connected as many colleagues do – collaborating on projects both within and beyond Henkel—while working at the Westlake, Ohio office, supporting Henkel's Adhesive Technologies Consumer & Craftsman Division. What they didn't anticipate was the powerful synergy of their partnership and shared drive to create lasting change. As residents of the Greater Cleveland area, Devin, Frank, and Katie share a desire to build up their local community. They identified an opportunity to combine their passion, individual strengths, and Henkel resources to serve the greater good. Devin, Frank, and Katie share what it means to be a pioneer for good - watch the video above. Building Initiatives through Purpose Together, they ideated and brought to life the Loctite® 2nd Chance House Project, a corporate sponsorship that enabled Loctite to support the work of the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity in revitalizing a condemned house in Cleveland and transforming it into a welcoming home for a deserving family. This project came about through the ultimate goal of understanding how we can leverage our market-leading brands [Loctite] to support Henkel's sustainability initiatives. In this case, we were especially driven by community impact. Frank Ziegler Inspired by that impact – rooted in a shared mission to uplift and support thriving communities – Devin, Frank and Katie saw a natural alignment with Habitat for Humanity and its commitment to empowering families through long-term housing stability. The team also aimed to minimize landfill waste and looked for creative ways to repurpose items like furniture and building materials. They rallied a team of 60 motivated Henkel employees to volunteer their time and energy along with industry professionals and DIY experts. For everyone involved, it became a meaningful, multi-dimensional opportunity to bring a shared vision to life. Utilizing Partnerships to Create Impact Devin, Frank, and Katie's roles at Henkel bring unique perspectives to the Loctite 2nd Chance House Project, both from the Loctite brand and their collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. Devin, the creative lead, is responsible for visualizing and executing the project's storytelling elements. Frank, the strategist, is focused on team coordination and direction. Katie, the logistical expert, ensures seamless execution throughout the project. Together, they form a dynamic team, amplifying Loctite's purpose and addressing a gap in the community through the power of multimedia storytelling. It is a feat made possible by the meaningful partnerships they fostered along the way. Habitat for Humanity's dedicated team proved to be the perfect complement to this remarkable program. Henkel and Habitat have a long-standing global partnership, and this alliance not only strengthened their relationship but also delivered tangible change, hope and stability to families across Greater Cleveland. Henkel and Habitat for Humanity Since 2012, Henkel has supported Habitat for Humanity through donations of funds and building materials and employee volunteers around the world. In North America, employees have volunteered at over a dozen build sites from California to Connecticut to Toronto, Canada and more. It's really impactful and exciting to be able to see something that you've not only been able to help work on physically, but also something you've helped promote and raise awareness around. Katie Schulze Leaving a Mark that Lasts From the beginning, creating a lasting impact was always the goal for these three pioneers. This project is not just dollars spent on building a set and tearing it down; it's a legacy. At the end of the day, there's a house that someone gets to live in because of a project we took on at work. We found a way to make it work for our brand, for our goals, and directly impact our community. Devin Cathcart The Loctite 2nd Chance House Project is just getting started! The team has already launched a second project—once again led by Devin, Frank, and Katie. Learn about the venture and stay tuned for what's next in this exciting partnership at Loctite 2nd Chance House. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Henkel
