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Henkel Plans Trumbull, Connecticut, Research-Development Operations

Area Development News Desk

03/23/2026

Chemical and consumer goods company Henkel plans to establish operations in Trumbull, Connecticut. The more than $70 million project is expected to create approximately 200 jobs.

The company’s new research and development campus, which will include three buildings on more than ten acres of land, will bring together its North America Consumer Brands R&D teams.

"We are excited to begin this next chapter for Henkel Consumer Brands R&D in North America," said Phil Schaffer, Corporate Senior Vice President, Henkel Consumer Brands North America. "Innovation is deeply rooted in our DNA, and bringing our teams together will enable us to deliver transformative solutions that delight consumers and customers and have the potential to shape category trends. This significant investment underscores our long-term commitment to innovation, growth, and our talented teams in Connecticut."

Germany-based Henkel AG & Co. KGaA develops and manufactures adhesives, sealants, coatings, and branded consumer products. The company operates through major business segments including Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care.

"Connecticut is a global hub for innovation because of the pioneering research taking place at our companies and academic institutions, and the collaborative ecosystem that supports them," noted Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. "With Henkel's new Center of Research & Development in Trumbull, we are continuing that legacy by supporting cutting-edge research that will drive the next generation of consumer products and strengthen our state's leadership in innovation, advanced manufacturing, and product development."

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