Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is a German multinational company headquartered in Düsseldorf that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of consumer and industrial products. Founded in 1876 by Fritz Henkel, the company has grown into a diversified chemical and consumer goods group organized around three global business units: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care. Henkel serves industrial clients as well as retail and professional consumers through a combination of branded consumer products and business-to-business solutions.
The Adhesive Technologies unit supplies adhesives, sealants and functional coatings for industrial applications and is a major supplier to sectors such as automotive, electronics and packaging; its portfolio includes well-known product families such as Loctite. The Beauty Care segment develops hair care, styling and professional salon products and brands including Schwarzkopf. The Laundry & Home Care business offers fabric detergents, household cleaners and related products, with regional consumer brands that vary by market. Across these units, Henkel combines product manufacturing with marketing, channel management and technical services for industrial customers.
Henkel operates globally with a presence in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and other markets, serving both multinational and local customers through manufacturing sites, R&D centers and commercial organizations. The company places emphasis on research and development, sustainability initiatives and digitalization to support innovation and resource efficiency across its value chains. Leadership includes Chief Executive Officer Carsten Knobel, who took the role in 2020, and a supervisory board led by Simone Bagel-Trah. Henkel’s long history, diversified portfolio and focus on technology and sustainability underpin its position in both consumer and industrial markets.
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