Henkel is a Germany-based global manufacturer of chemicals and consumer products, headquartered in Düsseldorf. The company operates through two divisions: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands (laundry and home care, beauty care). Listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, it was founded in 1876.
Within the chemical industry, Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies unit supplies adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings under brands such as Loctite, Bonderite, Technomelt, and Teroson. Its portfolio spans hot-melt, water-based, solvent-borne, UV/EB-curable, and reactive polyurethane/epoxy systems for applications in packaging, automotive and mobility, electronics, metal and industrial assembly, construction, and consumer goods manufacturing. The company operates a global manufacturing and R&D network and focuses on material efficiency, durability, recyclability, and lower-emission chemistries in product development.
Adhesive Technologies expands into specialty coatings after closing the Stahl deal; Stahl adds leather, performance and packaging coatings, €725m sales and ~1,800 employees.
Board chair Thomas Leysen will retire; shareholders will vote on Richard Ridinger at an Extraordinary General Meeting on 19 Oct 2026.
Founding-member move ties chemical R&D to a 45+ partner network using CuspAI’s MIRA platform for end-to-end generative‑AI materials discovery.
Supervisory Board decision unanimous. Incoming CFO starts May 1 with Henkel, Selecta, CompuGroup Medical and Douglas experience; outgoing finance head returns to focus on Asia‑Pacific.
Nouryon's biodegradable detergent ingredients enhance performance in hard water, aligning with sustainability goals and meeting ecolabel standards.
The acquisition aligns strategic visions, enhances innovation, and strengthens leadership in speciality coatings, ensuring business continuity during the transition.
The new packaging uses 30% recycled plastics and 70% bio-circular materials, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting sustainability goals.
