06.02.16
Henkel has inaugurated its expanded production and logistic center for laundry and home care in Perm, Russia. The €30 million investment, Henkel reaffirms its commitment to Russia, according to the company. The plant is one of the largest manufacturers of laundry detergents in the country. It produces Persil, Laska, Vernel, DENI, Pemolux, Losk, Pril, Pemos and Bref brands.
“Henkel has been present in Russia for 25 years. Since 1990 we have opened nine local plants in Russia, offering new innovative products, bringing new local employment and driving further development of the region”, said Günter Thumser, president Henkel CEE. “By opening our new extended automated logistic center and new production facilities in Perm – one of the most important regions for us – we will be closer to our customers and consumers in the region and can better adapt our operations and products to their needs and market demand. Russia is a very important market for Henkel and our ongoing investments demonstrate our long-term and clear commitment to Russia.”
With the new buildings, the production and logistics area of the plant has increased by 16,000 square meters. By expanding the production capacity for liquids products and extending the fully automatized high-bay warehouse, Henkel took relevant measures, in order to meet market demands for the coming decade. This technological upgrade will double the production volume of liquid products in the Perm plant and speed up warehouse capabilities by 30%.
Henkel Russia was founded in 1990. Today, it operates nine plants, 15 offices and employs approximately 2,800 people.
Over the last ten years, Henkel has invested more than €290 million in the country.
“Henkel has been present in Russia for 25 years. Since 1990 we have opened nine local plants in Russia, offering new innovative products, bringing new local employment and driving further development of the region”, said Günter Thumser, president Henkel CEE. “By opening our new extended automated logistic center and new production facilities in Perm – one of the most important regions for us – we will be closer to our customers and consumers in the region and can better adapt our operations and products to their needs and market demand. Russia is a very important market for Henkel and our ongoing investments demonstrate our long-term and clear commitment to Russia.”
With the new buildings, the production and logistics area of the plant has increased by 16,000 square meters. By expanding the production capacity for liquids products and extending the fully automatized high-bay warehouse, Henkel took relevant measures, in order to meet market demands for the coming decade. This technological upgrade will double the production volume of liquid products in the Perm plant and speed up warehouse capabilities by 30%.
Henkel Russia was founded in 1990. Today, it operates nine plants, 15 offices and employs approximately 2,800 people.
Over the last ten years, Henkel has invested more than €290 million in the country.