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AUTUMN 2014 / UK AND IRELAND / WWW.HENKEL.CO.UK
SAFETY FIRST
STRENGTHENING BONDS
ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Discover the latest safety events and
initiatives taking place at our sites
How a trip to Düsseldorf and Bopfingen
solidified a key customer relationship
Your ice bucket challenges, walking
competitions and football matches
We’re in!
Celebrating a successful move to
our state-of-the-art headquarters
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Welcome to Henkel Life
UK & Ireland Autumn 2014
Welcome to the Autumn edition of
Henkel Life. It’s been a busy few months
for our business, thanks in part to the
move from three of our UK sites to our
new headquarters at Hemel Hempstead...
and there’s been plenty happening in
Ireland, too.
In this edition, we have a whole page
dedicated to the work our sites are doing to
ensure we all embrace a strong safety culture.
Read more about the events that have taken
place on page 4.
Sanjay Mistry
Head of Corporate Communications,
Northern Europe
We also take a look at some of the activities
that have been happening across our
business unit in aid of Guide Dogs for the
Blind – personally, I am still recovering from
the ice bucket challenge that took place at
our One Roof fundraising event, which many
of you witnessed!
In this issue…
Finally, it really has been an exciting time
for all of us who moved to the new Hemel
building in August, so take a look at the
pictures from our first day, along with
feedback from employees, on page 8.
Nicky Hastings
Corporate Communications,
UK & Ireland
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Going into 2015, we’ll be looking at ways to
provide a more sustainable Henkel Life, so
look out for future communications, and
enjoy this edition!
Sanjay
Please send your feedback to: ukandireland.comms@henkel.com
Published by
Henkel Corporate Communications
UK & Ireland
and SPECIALIST, www.specialistuk.com
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Director writes: Mike Peacock Head of SHE Compliance and Key Infrastructure Projects, UK & Ireland
NEWS
04 Safety in Dublin and Winsford
05
One of our key UK customers
visits Henkel headquarters
07
Our Guide Dogs charity events
10 AC news round up
FEATURES
08 Celebrating our successful
move under One Roof
PEOPLE NEWS
06 Meet some of our new starters
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Your latest MIT volunteering
projects
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View from abroad
Make sure you catch up on all our regular
sections – there have been some unique MIT
projects recently, and I particularly enjoyed
reading all about sunny California in our view
from abroad piece.
NEWS
Excellence is our Passion
At Henkel, we see the claim ‘Excellence is our Passion’ every day. It’s on
documents, in presentations, even on our ID badges, but what does it mean
and how does it affect our decision making on a day-to-day basis?
For the last three years, this ethos has been
in the forefront of my mind, as I was acutely
aware that people coming into our new HQ
building in Hemel Hempstead would see it
in large letters behind the reception desk.
It was clear that the rest of the building had
better live up to this claim, as we had glued
it to the wall!
With apologies to those not based in
Hemel, I would therefore like to focus on the
‘One Roof’ project one last time.
Anglo Holt as the main contractor, largely on
the strength of the high-quality workmanship
they’d demonstrated in other projects.
One of the last stages in the delivery of a
building is called ‘snagging’. This means that
someone looks closely at the fine detail of the
workmanship, and checks that the builder
has actually supplied what was required. It is
testament to Anglo Holt that the snag list was
very short indeed, and is directly due to the
uncompromising approach they took with
their sub-contractors. Anglo Holt were firm
but fair and managed to reduce costs, not
One Roof
by cutting corners, but by reducing rework
From the start, we emphasised to all the
because they demanded high quality from
design team that we wanted to address
the start.
directly as many of our strategic priorities as
In a project of this complexity, it was
possible. Cornish Architects were selected,
inevitable that some
as it was obvious
things were missed
that they understood
along the way –
our need for a
“Whenever a decision
me forgetting the
landmark building
was particularly complex,
confidential waste
from the moment
‘Excellence is our Passion’
bins being a prime
we first met them.
was there to guide us”
example. However,
From the shape of
this just serves to
the building, to the
underline that if we
arrangement of the
really mean that ‘Excellence is our Passion’,
‘core’ (the bit where the lifts and washrooms
then it is a never-ending path we follow. There
are located), to the selection of furniture,
is ALWAYS something that we can do better,
colours and even our restaurant partner, all
faster or in a simpler way.
has been done without compromise.
Of course, this does not mean that money
was unlimited. The project budget was set
Something to strive for
two years ago, and long before we decided to
Going forwards, I would like to challenge
change our way of working, so every detail
everyone to examine their own working style
had to be carefully considered.
closely – we all want more storage but do we
I was surprised at how far in advance some
really need it? If we do, then does it really
details had to be decided, meaning that
need to be within a metre of our desk? Is a
many decisions had to be made very quickly.
cluttered desk really a sign of being busy? Is it
Whenever a decision was particularly
healthy to be stuck at the same desk all day or
complex, ‘Excellence is our Passion’ was there
should we be up and about a bit more?
to guide us.
‘Excellence is our Passion’ can and does
influence my decision making every day.
Sometimes I hit roadblocks and sometimes
An uncompromising approach
my great idea turns out to be not so great
Having achieved the first milestone of getting
after all, but without this claim as something
planning consent, we appointed Stoford
that the entire project team were able to use
Properties Ltd as our developer. This was a
as a constant reminder of Henkel’s desire,
hugely important decision to make, and was
we would definitely not have a new HQ
influenced by their clear commitment to an
building anywhere near as good as the one
open book approach, and company values
we have now. n
very similar to ours. In turn, Stoford selected
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Winsford stops for safety day
“Over the last
year, Winsford has
shown a marked
improvement in
Health and Safety
awareness and
commitment.
Well done, Winsford!
I look forward
to next year!”
On Thursday 25 September
2014, Winsford held its very
first dedicated Safety Day
Part of the SHE (safety, health and
environment) Adhesives Europe plan
for 2014, the day involved stopping
production for the day and undertaking
a number of activities.
Plant manager Graham Newton
kicked off the day with a presentation
on the site’s safety statistics and how it
is progressing against its SHE KPIs for
2014. Then everyone was divided into
four groups, taking it in turns to attend
each activity.
Fire and rescue
Cheshire Fire and Rescue presented two
different scenarios to the teams on fire and
road safety.
In a mock-up kitchen, fire hazards were
explained and a pan fire was simulated.
The fire service team also went through
ways of preventing a kitchen blaze, as well
as fire spread.
The second presentation discussed the
Kelly deVilliers
European SHE Manager
consequences of a real-life car fatality that
happened in Cheshire. Employees saw the
car that was involved in the incident, and
a storyboard told of how the accident was
handled. The family of the person involved
in the crash work with Cheshire Fire and
Rescue to promote drink-driving awareness.
Safety at work
A number of activities were also organised,
in order to tackle the issue of safety in the
workplace for Winsford colleagues.
Thor Chemicals, one of Winsford’s
suppliers, presented information on
hygiene and how it affects Henkel products.
Meanwhile, Lean Training Solutions worked
through exercises to demonstrate corrective
action and preventive action (CAPA).
Neil Lloyd, Engineering and SHE Manager
at Winsford, gave a short presentation on
the energy and water use of the site, after
which the groups then undertook a few
small exercises to identify areas where
improvements could be made. ■
Developing the culture of safety
Here at Henkel, we always put safety first, and
Dublin’s involvement in the latest Culture Based
Safety (CBS) programme takes this even further…
The CBS programme aims to aid participants
in understanding safety culture, recognising
their part, and inspiring them to make a
positive change.
Dublin was the first Henkel UK & Ireland
site to take part in the CBS programme, with
the target of helping the site prevent injuries
and accidents.
The training
The CBS programme was launched in
September 2013 by Ken Frances, Manager of
Global SHE programmes, and Phil Watson,
Head of European SHE. Three CBS Champions
were subsequently chosen: Linda Sheridan,
Laura Byrne and Dave Byrne, and they took part
in a 14-day training programme in November
and December 2013.
In February 2014, the champions started
running their own workshops, and were
highly successful in getting people to
discuss safety. It also resulted in improved
relationships across the Dublin site.
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“In total, 370 people
were trained, followed
by Safe and Unsafe Acts
(SUSA) workshops, plus
a communication and
behavioural engagement
programme which started
in April 2014,” explains
Dr Patricia Cullen, Director of Global
Product Development. “Additionally,
the Dublin team members are carrying
out safety walks (SWALKs), where both
R&D and Operation staff can practise their
SUSAs together.”
CA plant. The new slogan, ‘Culture Based
Safety, Check Before Starting, Come Back
Safely’, was announced in June.
Our safety slogan
The future
In May 2014, a competition was held to
find a new CBS safety slogan, which will
be rolled out in the coming weeks. The
competition was a huge success, with 136
unique entries from Henkel Ireland staff
on site. The winner of the competition
was Tony Flynn from the Ballyfermot
Ongoing activities for CBS include a quarterly
telecom with the global CBS Champions from
the three pilot sites, and the execution of
further SUSA workshops.
The CBS team in Dublin hopes to increase
awareness with future events, such as a
Lunch ’n’ Learn and monthly safety themes. ■
FEATURE
Strengthening bonds
On the road to making Henkel
their sole supplier for adhesive
technologies, the team from
Howdens Joinery went to
Düsseldorf and Bopfingen to see
what innovations are on offer
UK kitchen manufacturer Howdens Joinery
made a visit to Düsseldorf this August, as part
of its continuing partnership with Henkel.
In 2009, Howdens made the decision to
make Henkel its sole supplier for adhesives,
and so far it has reduced its suppliers
from 10 down to four, achieving improved
efficiencies and product performance in
the process.
“The quality of our finished product is
dependent on great adhesion with a minimal
glue line,” said Phil Riches, Purchasing,
Howdens Joinery. “Henkel has proved to be
an excellent supplier over time, providing
great products supported by a team of
genuine experts. The switch to Henkel has
proved to be a good decision, ensuring that
we meet our target of no call-backs for quality
from our customers.”
As the efforts to strip back to one supplier
continue, a team from Howdens came to
Henkel HQ, to see what new technologies
could further facilitate their move.
Members of the Howdens team from
Production and Project Management, Quality
Assurance, Logistics, and Purchasing visited
Düsseldorf, before moving on to the Henkel
Technical Centre in Bopfingen.
New technologies
ABOVE Left to right: CBS Champions,
Laura Byrne, David Byrne and Linda Sheridan
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The visit to Düsseldorf centred on the
manufacture of Polyurethane Reactive Hot
Melt (PURHM) adhesives, a major technology
that provides the performance for high
quality kitchen components.
The Howdens team took a plant tour to
witness the process of making adhesives,
followed by a tour of the Laundry Care
products to see the diversity of the Henkel
portfolio. Seeing new technology, such as the
Nordson Freedom system, which is used to
apply adhesives to cartons, allowed the team
to see what could be useful for their diverse
range of processes in the future.
Innovative adhesives
At Bopfingen, the focus was to see other
technologies of adhesive manufacturing
in the Europlant, and also to demonstrate
the performance of proposed products for
the Howdens team in a process called ‘edge
LEFT The Henkel
Technical team
demonstrated new
products to the
Howdens team on
the laboratory edge
banding line
ABOVE The Henkel
Technical team and the
Howdens Joinery team
RIGHT The trip was
rounded off with a visit
to the local brewery near
Bopfingen
“Henkel has proved to be
an excellent supplier over
time, providing great
products supported by a
team of genuine experts”
banding’, where decorative foils are applied to
the edges of panels using PURHM adhesives.
Again, the Europlant tour showed the
high degree of automation all the way to the
packing and stacking of bags of Ethylene
Vinyl Acetate (EVA) adhesives, which is
used in everything from carton sealing to
paper lamination.
The Howdens team also had in-depth
presentations of the laboratory tests that
are a key part of new product development,
and the strict procedures that are in place to
ensure careful quality control of products
supplied to Henkel customers.
Mike Bridges, Henkel UK & Ireland Sales
Manager, explains: “The Henkel Furniture
and Building Components Strategic Unit
is proud to be able to offer our existing
and potential customers state-of-the-art
facilities and technical knowledge for
the testing and demonstrating of various
adhesive technologies on machines that are
used in real-life production environments.
The Howdens team were able to see new
products from the Henkel range that would
offer them superior performance in the edge
banding process. They learnt how these were
evaluated in the laboratory, from initial idea
to final product approval.” ■
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A warm welcome to…
All for a good cause…
A selection of the new faces we welcomed into our UK and Ireland business recently
This year, our chosen charity is Guide Dogs for the Blind, and in the
past few months you’ve been taking part in a range of events to
raise money for this fantastic cause
“Coming from Milan, it was natural for me to develop a passion for the
fashion and beauty industry. This, combined with my interest in German
culture, made the Schwarzkopf headquarters in Düsseldorf a perfect fit for me!
“From my first job in the German sales force, I moved to the marketing
team, as Product Manager for got2b. During my time in that role, I was
delighted to see the brand win Henkel Beauty Care Brand of the Year. After
covering an international role as Brand Manager for Taft, 2014 was the time for
a new challenge.
“I feel the UK is the place to be in the professional hair industry, so my new
role is a great opportunity. Entrepreneurship is key to my new position and
I’ve already had the chance to work closely with the General Manager, Michael
Berggren, and the Head of North Western Europe, Simon Ostler, allowing me to
develop some crucial managerial skills.
“The move to Hemel Hempstead was the cherry on the cake for me. It is so
exciting to see the new technology and open-working environments – the new
building really feels like home.”
Chao Roberts
Junior Brand Manager,
Unibond
Started May 2014
Stefany Pench
Head of Marketing,
Henkel Beauty Care Professional
Started January 2014
“My role has been very challenging so far, as I was asked
to take ownership of my work from day one. This does,
however, give me a tremendous sense of achievement.
“What I enjoy most is that no two days are the same.
I work on multiple projects at once and am in contact
with many internal stakeholders on a daily basis.
“Of course, the people I work with are a big part of why
I enjoy my job. We joke and laugh, learning from each other
constantly and supporting each other’s endeavours. I’ve
really enjoyed my time at Henkel so far.”
“I joined Henkel in 2011 as Junior Brand Manager in the Benelux
Adhesives team, but I am new to Henkel UK & Ireland and my experience
so far has been very positive. Henkel is a great company to work for and
my role is demanding, with lots of responsibilities from the start, which
makes it a great learning experience.
“The AC team in the UK contains a lot of young team members with
different nationalities, so I feel right at home! I also enjoy the fact that
there is a local Product Development team and production plant in
Winsford. Being close to these aspects of the business means you really
feel involved in the whole lifecycle of the brands and products.
“Over the summer, we’ve had the opportunity to launch a new brand
in the UK – BullGlue. This was a very exciting project, as the UK is the
pilot country for the rest of the world, so we needed to deliver a highquality execution.
“The new, state-of-the-art building is great, and I really appreciate all
the healthy fresh food! All in all, I’m very happy I made the move.”
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Raising the roof!
Having moved into our brand new Hemel
building in August, a fun integration event
in September seemed the perfect way to
get everyone socialising, while also raising
money for a good cause.
The afternoon kicked off with a fun football
match, which resulted in a score of 4-3 to the
Red team. There was also a penalty shoot-out,
as well as a raffle and other activities.
“The football match was a fantastic
success,” said Daniel Buckland, Research
Technician and organiser of the match. “It
was great to see everyone come and support
the One Roof ethos in the name of a great
cause. The game itself was fantastic, played
in great spirit, and should help set a precedent
for many more charitable events in the future.
I’d like to sincerely thank everyone who
helped organise and support this event; it
couldn’t have happened without you!”
Four very brave UK and Ireland ExCom
members – Rondi Allan, Peter Budden,
Sanjay Mistry and Mike Peacock – also took
part in an ice bucket challenge, all in aid of
the fundraising.
An impressive total of £455 was raised, as
well as £250 donated by the Hemel Football
Club, which allowed use of its pitch.
“Our first One Roof event was a fantastic
success, and it was great to see people from
the different business units socialising and
having fun together,” said Lisa Vardy, Credit
Manager UK & Ireland, who organised
the event. ■
AFTERNOON DELIGHT
From football to
ice buckets – the
entertainment at our
first One Roof social
event was not to
be missed!
Step challenge
Anna Postma
Brand Manager, Unibond
Started June 2014
Occupational Health Advisor, Phyll Blake Byrne
designed a Health Promotion initiative with a
difference this September, raising €600 for the Irish
Guide Dogs.
“The challenge took participants on a virtual
walk from Dublin to Cork,” she explained. “Teams
submitted their total steps weekly and were able to
review where they were on the trail. The winning
team was led by Anita McEvoy, with team members
Natalie Walsh, Liz Reardon, Deirdre O’Malley and
Colette Dunne. The enthusiasm and fun generated
was wonderful, and a number of employees have
expressed that they intend to keep up the walking
in their day-to-day lifestyle.” ■
ABOVE Dr Shane Farrelly and Phyll Byrne with the Step Challenge leaderboard
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Our new building
The day of the ‘big move’, 11 August, was a day to celebrate the completion
of our state-of-the-art office in Hemel Hempstead, and was also the first step
in our journey towards more flexible and effective ways of working…
“Everyone
seems to be happier
and more motivated in the
new building. It has made us
all feel part of the Henkel family,
and has put Henkel UK on the map.
The move has been a catalyst to an
improved working atmosphere
and environment, throughout
all departments.”
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“It was a brilliant
day. I’d like once again to
say a big thank you to everyone
who made such a huge project
possible. It’s not often that large-scale
initiatives such as this turn out as
you imagine them, but I have to say
that the One Roof project is better
than I ever envisioned.”
Liam Murphy
“The office
has boosted morale,
allowing for us all to truly
feel part of a multi-national
business. I particularly like the
variety of work spaces. Meeting
locations have become a lot
more exciting!”
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Account Executive
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“For me, Hemel
is a ‘different world’
from Aylesbury. Already I
can see more people with smiles
on their faces, and people have
more energy and are more engaged.
Improved cross-functional team
work is already evident. At last
we have an office environment
that we can be proud of.”
Julian Crane
Head of Sales, Beauty Care
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Sustainability:
BREEAM rating of ‘very good’
EPC rating B
Timings:
Three years planning
One year to build
Architect:
Cornish Architects
Main contractor:
Anglo Holt
Materials:
3,500 raised floor tiles; 70,000
bricks; 68 tonnes of mortar
Developer:
Stoford Properties Limited
Capacity:
220 people work in the building
Did you know:Henkel adhesives and sealants
were used throughout the building
The day finished off with
a wel
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NEWS
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The hanging man
Proving the power of Loctite...
Following the success of last
year’s Screwfix live, the 2014 event
was bigger and better than ever.
The September trade and
DIY show, hosted by Screwfix,
was held in Farnborough and
provided a golden opportunity
for the Loctite team to show off
its products.
The 2013 ‘Hanging Man’
demonstration was so successful
that this year the Loctite team was
invited to demonstrate the power
of Loctite again, this time on the
big stage.
“It was certainly the top demo
of the show,” said Paul Bagnall,
Category Manager DIY. “We
proved the power of Loctite
glue by using it to hang a man
upside down. It was a real crowd
pleaser, and certainly drew a lot
of attention!” ■
OSIS+ Glamination from Schwarzkopf Professional
is a new range designed to help stylists
achieve a natural, tousled look.
For salon and home use,
this range of products
became available in
partnered salons
from September, and
is supported by a
range of training tips
supplied to salons
by Schwarzkopf
Professional.
Visit: www.schwarzkopf-professional.co.uk
CONSUMER ADHESIVES
A healthy home
This year, Screwfix and
Unibond proved again
how much they value their
trade consumers with
another great giveaway
UniBond has launched a new moisture absorption
system that is up to 40% more efficient than
previous products.
The new AERO 360°
PURE is a large moisture
absorber, offering 360°
air circulation for any
room in the home,
up 20m2 in size. The
two-in-one AERO 360
tab, which fits into the
device, is made from
absorbent crystals and
features patented antiodour technology to
combat bad smells.
Visit: www.unibond.co.uk
BEAUTY CARE RETAIL
Going straight
offer tradesmen the chance to
win these vans,” said Paul Bagnall,
Category Manager DIY, and joint
organiser of the competition. “We
are aware that vans are more than a
set of wheels to our customers. The vans
we gave away were top of the range
and ideal for people like Tom and
Will to run their businesses. In return
for running the promotion, we were
able to gain brand exposure and a
significant uplift in sales.” ■
An innovative styling product
from the Schwarzkopf got2b
range will be hitting shelves
this October.
got2b crazy sleek is a new way
to maintain perfectly straight
hair. For home use, this spray-in
product comes in an easy-touse bottle and is available in
all main supermarkets, Savers,
Boots, Superdrug and Amazon.
Visit: www.got2b.schwarzkopf.co.uk
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A midnight stroll
Undone style
Top-of-the-range set
of wheels
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NEW PRODUCTS
Read on for a round-up of some of the new
products that have recently been launched
across our business
BEAUTY CARE PROFESSIONAL
RIGHT The Loctite team
demonstrated the product’s
amazing strength with a
‘hanging man’ presentation
Two tradesmen were presented
with brand new Toyota vans this
summer, when they won the latest
Screwfix/Unibond competition.
Tom Cusack, a builder from the
West Midlands, and Will Stevens,
a fencing contractor from Surrey,
were presented with a Toyota
PROACE van and a Toyota Hilux
4×4, respectively.
Both winners were chosen from
among thousands of tradesmen who
entered the in-store competition
across the UK.
“We’re delighted to be able to
FEATURE
NEWS
A summer
to remember
Hemel-based employee Katherine Day led
her scouts on an adventure they will never forget
Eleven members of the Nomad Explorer Scout Unit from Hertford had a
memorable summer this year, when they completed the Rob Roy Walk
and attended the renowned Lochearnhead camp in Scotland.
The group of scouts, aged 14 to 18, elected to walk the route from
Pitlochry to Lochearnhead, covering a distance of 40 miles in three days.
Katherine Day, AE PD, Hemel Hempstead, took time off work as part
of the MIT scheme and led the group on their adventure.
“They achieved so much over the trek and I got to watch their
confidence increase as they dealt with dodgy ankles and chaffing, and
invented stories about being mauled by sheep!” said Katherine. “I love
that MIT gives me the opportunities to support young people in ways
such as this.”
Lochearnhead is an old converted railway station owned by
Hertfordshire Scouts, situated at the west end of Loch Earn in the
Trossachs National Park, Scotland. Every scout district in the county
is allocated a time slot over the summer, which works out as one week
every four years – this makes Lochearnhead 'the' camp to go to.
On arrival at Lochearnhead, the walkers were joined by another 20
Explorers and 30 Scouts, as well as the 30-strong adult leadership team.
At the summer camp the scouts enjoyed mountain biking, sailing,
kayaking and overnight camps in both the mountains and Canadian
canoes. The Explorer patrols even took part in a mini-Triathlon, which
involved running up a mountain, canoeing round a small loch, and a
mountain bike shuttle run.
“Since arriving home, we’ve had many messages from parents saying
how much their child enjoyed the week. That’s what makes Scouting so
worthwhile and I can’t wait for our next trip up there!” said Katherine. n
BELOW The activities helped to build the Scouts' skillset and confidence
This summer, Vic Green,
Facilities Operator, completed
an 11-mile sponsored walk to
raise money for The Hospice
of St Francis in Hertfordshire.
The Midnight Walk raises
money for the Hospice every
year, helping the charity to
provide palliative care, and
Vic was able to contribute £250
thanks to his involvement in
the event.
“It was an awesome sight
seeing an ocean of pink
T-shirts and flashing bunny
ears setting off,” Vic said. “I
went for a more subtle approach with some pink dreadlocks! I’ve
recently lost a lot of weight, so I was pleased to put my new-found
health to good use!”
Next year, in the spirit of One Roof, Vic hopes to assemble a team
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MIT – Making a
difference in Haiti
Thanks to continued efforts from employees in
Dublin, charity projects are changing children’s
lives in Haiti
This July, University College
Dublin Volunteers Overseas
(UCDVO) sent a team of 23
volunteers to Haiti, with the
aid of MIT funding.
Henkel UK & Ireland
employees from Dublin
have been assisting rural
communities since 2009.
This year, they were able
to send volunteers to run
an educational summer
camp for 700 children
from poor communities
in Gros-Morne, a rural town in
northern Haiti.
The summer camp and camp
counselling carried out by the
team aimed to teach children
about hygiene and first aid, as
well as tackling larger issues
in the community, such as
unemployment and childhood
malnutrition.
Through its volunteer
work, UCDVO also supports
development projects to improve
education and sporting facilities
throughout the country.
The MIT funding application
was made by UCDVO volunteer
Dara Carr, Process Engineer at
our Tallaght site.
“The support received from
my colleagues at Henkel UK &
Ireland, and the assistance from
the MIT initiative, really helped
with the development and
implementation of this project,”
said Dara. “The group has been
travelling to Haiti since 2009
and, thanks to MIT, the work
we have carried out is visible in
these rural communities.” n
Henkel Life 11
PEOPLE NEWS
AUTUMN / 2014
View from abroad
Taking his skills to the US, Matt Hayward has
discovered the full scope and diversity of the
Henkel global strategy
Matt Hayward, originally from
Banbury in Oxfordshire, started his
career with Henkel on 11 May 2006
as a European Product Manager in
Circuit Board Protection.
In a customer-facing role, and often
travelling around Europe, Matt says
it was the people and the culture of
Henkel that first drew him to the job.
Having visited many different Henkel
sites, he believes you can see our vision
and strategy at every location, and now
living in California and working with
Asian clients, he still finds it to be true.
A global company
Keen to progress in his career, but also
to stay in AE, when an opening came
up in the US, he was more than happy
to accept the role of Global Product
Manager in Semi-Conductor Liquids.
In January 2014, he and his family
moved to California.
“I’m working with a range of
nationalities and travelling to Asia a lot,
so I feel Henkel’s global strategy is really
important,” says Matt. “When you go
from site to site you can see it having an
impact. It may be very different in a lot
of places – California is very dynamic and
has incredible drive and energy – but you
can still see that Henkel structure. The
cohesion is really important. I’ve always
had an understanding of how large
Henkel is, but now I have a first-hand
appreciation of how diverse it is.”
The golden state
California also appealed to Matt as a
great place to take his young family.
“Everyone says we are very lucky being
in California because of the weather,” he
says. “We are out doing things so much
more. When I was in the UK, I took part
in Duathlons, but now I have been brave
enough to work on my swimming so I
can participate in Triathlons.”
The most memorable moment so
far, according to Matt, was the first
earthquake they experienced. “It was
a 5.6, and it was a roller rather than a
shaker,” he explains. “It really brought
home to us where we’d moved too, but
we’ve not been put off. We’re very happy
here, and we’ll definitely be looking to
stay in the long term.” n
BELOW Matt and his family are enjoying getting outdoors and being active in California
Site Notices:
Congratulations to all
Births
Amanda Willis and her
partner Chris had a boy,
Marley Jacob Young, on 6
August. Ali Zakaria and his
partner Ghazel had a girl,
Aasiyah, on 16 June. Robert
Phillips and his partner
Shelley had a boy, Zachary, on
8 May. Stephen Wong and his wife had a boy, Conor,
in September. Sue Craig had a girl, Keri, in July. John
Riordan and his wife Emma had a boy, Josh, on 21 April.
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Andrew Buck married Amy on 17 October. Paul
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on 1 June. Jenny Tran became Channel Marketing
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became Channel Marketing Manager on 1 June.
Katherine Johnson became Territory Manager on
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on 1 July. Michael Carter became
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became IA Key Account Manager on 1 September.
Transfers Ged McGurk transferred to China on 1 July. Sylvia
Roos transferred to Dubai on 1 August. Tarak
Raghavan transferred to Germany on 1 September.
25 years Carole Barker, Hemel, joined 4 July 1989.
Tony Kavanagh, Hemel, joined 31 July 1989. Gordon
Verner, Slough, joined 1 Sept 1989. Barry Grindley,
Winsford, joined 18 Sept 1989. Martin Fitzpatrick,
Tallaght, joined 25 Sept 1989. 30 years Ian Williams,
Hemel, joined 9 July 1984. Paul Bagnall, Hemel,
joined 23 July 1984. 35 years Shaun Long, Hatfield,
joined 2 July 1979. David Hawes, Hemel, joined 30
July 1979. Mike Collins, Hemel, joined 3 Sept 1979.
Christine Cullen, Tallaght, joined 2 July 1979. Donal
O’Siochru, Tallaght, joined 16 July 1979. 40 years
Bobby Lambert, Tallaght, joined 4 July 1974.
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