Henkel launches Australian-made LOCTITE® PC 9313 High Impact Wearing Compound

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and coatings, has commenced local production of LOCTITE® PC 9313 High Impact Wearing Compound in Australia, supporting key industries across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Manufactured at Henkel’s Kilsyth facility in Victoria, the Australian-made LOCTITE® PC 9313 is a high-performance, rubber-modified epoxy designed to protect industrial equipment operating in severe abrasion and impact environments. The product is widely used in industries such as mining, quarrying and power generation, where equipment reliability and uptime are critical.

“Producing LOCTITE® PC 9313 locally enables us to better support our customers by ensuring reliable access to critical maintenance and repair solutions, while also improving delivery times, supply resilience and product availability across the region,” said Kalyan Roychowdhury, Business Development Manager, Infrastructure Protection and Repair, Henkel Adhesive Technologies Asia Pacific. “This is especially important for industries such as mining and heavy processing, where unplanned downtime can have significant operational and financial impacts.”

Designed for demanding industrial environments, LOCTITE® PC 9313 helps extend equipment life and reduce maintenance requirements.Its two-part epoxy formulation cures to a ceramic-like hardness while maintaining excellent impact resistance, making it ideal for protecting high-wear areas such as chutes, hoppers, elbows and processing equipment. The product can also be applied to vertical and overhead surfaces, providing flexibility during maintenance and repair activities. 

The move forms part of Henkel's broader strategy to expand local production of high-performance maintenance and repair solutions, strengthening support for Australian industries while enhancing service for customers across the region.

“Bringing production of LOCTITE® PC 9313 to Australia reflects our ongoing investment in local manufacturing and our commitment to customers in Australia and across the region,” said Matt Greaves, General Manager, General Manufacturing & Maintenance, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Australia and New Zealand. “We are proud to support local industries with advanced technologies that help enhance equipment reliability and performance.”