Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is a global leader headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, with a history dating back to its founding in 1876 by Fritz Henkel. The company operates across three core business units—Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care—and leverages more than 145 years of innovation to develop high-performance solutions for both industrial and consumer markets. Over the decades, Henkel has built a reputation for pioneering new technologies and brands that address the evolving needs of its customers worldwide.
In its Adhesive Technologies division, Henkel offers a comprehensive portfolio of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings used in industries ranging from automotive and electronics to packaging and construction. Flagship brands such as Loctite, Technomelt, Teroson and Bonderite are recognized for their reliability and performance in demanding applications. This business unit benefits from a global network of research and development centers, enabling close collaboration with partners to tailor solutions for specific production challenges.
The company’s Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care segments deliver a wide array of well-known consumer brands. In Beauty Care, Henkel provides hair care, hair styling and hair color products under labels such as Schwarzkopf, Syoss and got2b, along with professional salon treatments. The Laundry & Home Care portfolio includes detergents, fabric softeners, and household cleaners under brands like Persil, Purex, Dial and Right Guard. These products reflect Henkel’s emphasis on sustainability and performance, with ongoing investments in eco-friendly formulations and packaging.
Henkel serves customers in more than 120 countries, maintaining production facilities and innovation hubs across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Since 2020, Carsten Knobel has led the company as CEO, guiding a strategy focused on digitalization, circular economy principles and profitable growth. With a workforce exceeding 50,000 employees, Henkel continues to combine its storied heritage with forward-looking initiatives to maintain its position as a trusted partner for industrial clients and consumers alike.
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