MOU inked with Malaysian University 2021

University Technology MARA (UiTM), Malaysia’s largest institution of higher learning have signed an MOU with Henkel on 30th June 2021. This MOU between Henkel and UiTM will use advanced Loctite Purbond adhesive solutions on Malaysian light hardwood to create new engineered wood solutions.

Malaysia is known for its dense tropical rainforest, and traditionally, wood is a product with a strong local Malaysia identity. The partnership goes into studying and growing the potential usage of tropical light hardwood found uniquely in Malaysia to create new engineered wood solutions. Engineered wood is an application field that requires adhesive solutions with a high contribution to sustainability. The result is a solution that is both good for the environment and safer for workers.

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Henkel Partners With UiTM 2021

Henkel is pleased to announce the partnership with UiTM. The strategic collaboration with UiTM will stimulate new research and development activities in engineering wood in Malaysia, including the application of new and advanced techniques with our adhesive technology. At the same time, it will encourage the nurturing of engineering talent, amongst both the teaching faculty and the students in the UiTM. It plays an important part of our continuing contribution to the community and driving economic growth in Malaysia for the wood industry.

About UiTM

UiTM is Malaysia's largest institution of higher learning in terms of size and population and the largest university system in the country. Besides the main campus in Shah Alam, the university has expanded nationwide with 34 branch campuses, which collectively offers more than 500 academic programs. The university is made up of a number of faculties and academies. In 2011, UiTM's research publication was ranked 5th nationwide by Web of Science.

Key Collaborators

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Roziah Mohd. Janor added that the collaboration marks another milestone in UiTM's smart industry partnership with industry players. "I hope that the collaborative efforts that have been established will add value to all parties involved in highlighting the expertise of local universities and industry capabilities at the international level," she said.

“We thank UiTM for their trust in Henkel. We hope our collaboration will support the engineered wood industry and nurture engineering talent in Malaysia. The use of wood in construction and furnishing is a strong part of Malaysian identity, and we hope to encourage more sustainable and innovative applications with engineered wood. Our solutions for fast moisture curing and odorless applications are efficient, safe for workers, and valued by customers and consumers,” says Krit Taweepansarn, APL Head of Sales SEA.