“Active collaboration between the different disciplines is opening up new lines of thought and creating previously undreamed of opportunities for new approaches – and for innovative products,” says Dr. Wolfgang Gawrisch, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Research/Technology of Henkel KGaA. “Successful research and development depends entirely on the people behind the inventions. At Henkel, scientists and engineers find an open research environment in which they can turn their ideas into innovative brands and technologies, thereby making an essential contribution to Henkel’s future.”

The 66-page magazine provides insights into the broad spectrum of Henkel’s research and development portfolio. The topics selected range from biotechnology for laundry detergents and household cleaners to hair research for cosmetic products, and from complex polymer structures for tailor-made adhesives to innovative technologies that help to raise standards in occupational health and safety and environmental protection.

All of the research and development projects described have one thing in common. They illustrate how Henkel works closely with experts from science and industry as part of an international and interdisciplinary knowledge community, successfully networking its own expertise with external know-how to create tomorrow’s products.

Copies of ‘in view of tomorrow’ in German and English can be ordered by e-mail from: rita.heisinger@henkel.com.

For more than 130 years, Henkel has been a leader with brands and technologies that make people's lives easier, better and more beautiful.  Henkel operates in three business areas – Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesives Technologies – and ranks among the Fortune Global 500 companies. In fiscal 2006, Henkel generated sales of 12.740 billion euros and operating profit of 1,298 million euros. Our 52,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to fulfilling our corporate claim, "A Brand like a Friend," and ensuring that people in more than 125 countries can trust in brands and technologies from Henkel.