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.
