Henkel is a German multinational chemical and consumer goods company headquartered in Düsseldorf. Founded in 1876, it operates globally with two main business units: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands (which encompasses the former Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care activities). The company is organized as Henkel AG & Co. KGaA and is publicly listed in Germany.
In the chemical industry, Henkel develops and manufactures adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings for industrial and professional applications, serving sectors such as automotive, packaging, electronics, construction, and general assembly. Its portfolio includes surface treatments and materials used in bonding, sealing, protecting, and thermal management, marketed under brands such as Loctite, Bonderite, and Technomelt. Henkel maintains global R&D and production networks and pursues programs focused on resource efficiency and circularity across materials and packaging.