Stahl Holdings B.V.

The Netherlands

Stahl Holdings B.V. (Stahl) is a Netherlands-based specialty chemicals company focused on coatings and surface-finishing solutions for flexible materials. The company develops and supplies high-performance technologies for substrates such as leather, synthetic leather, textiles, paper, and plastic films, enabling durability, aesthetics, and functionality in end uses ranging from automotive interiors and footwear to furniture, apparel, electronics, and packaging.

Stahl’s portfolio spans specialty coatings and finishing chemistries, including water-borne and energy-curable systems, polyurethane dispersions, and related polymer technologies designed to improve abrasion resistance, soft feel, adhesion, barrier properties, and visual effects. The company supports customers with application labs and technical service across a global manufacturing and R&D footprint, with an emphasis on compliance and sustainability, including low-VOC and solvent-free solutions.

Also known as Stahl Holdings.

Latest news on Stahl

15 June 2026
Stahl acquires Weilburger Graphics packaging coatings business in Brazil

Acquisition adds Weilburger Graphics' Brazil packaging coatings portfolio; production to be insourced in 2026 and local manufacturing capacity expanded; closing pending approvals.

4 May 2026
Stahl launches Repura barrier coatings for paper packaging

Repura™ coatings deliver high oil, water/MVTR and oxygen barriers for paper & board and flexible packaging; repulpable, food-contact capable, customizable—shown at Interpack 2026

17 February 2026
Stahl Wins 2025 adiFORMULATOR Award from adidas

Stahl's commitment to safer formulations and ZDHC compliance earns recognition, highlighting its role in advancing sustainable practices in the chemical industry.

12 February 2026
Stahl Achieves Early GIO Compliance for Food-Packaging Coatings

Stahl's food-packaging coatings meet GIO standards early, enhancing sustainability and offering customers regulatory-ready solutions for future compliance.

4 February 2026
Henkel Acquires Stahl for €2.1 Billion

The acquisition aligns strategic visions, enhances innovation, and strengthens leadership in speciality coatings, ensuring business continuity during the transition.

6 January 2026
Stahl Completes Carve-Out, Focuses on Speciality Coatings

Stahl divests its wet-end leather business to focus on speciality coatings, enhancing its position in high-growth markets like performance and packaging coatings.

1 December 2025
Stahl Expands in Turkey with Stahl Kimya Integration

Stahl enhances its packaging coatings market in Turkey, offering advanced solutions and ensuring seamless customer support with the integration of Weilburger Graphics operations.

17 November 2025
Stahl to Spin Off Wet-End Leather Business into Independent Company

Stahl halts sale to Syntagma Capital due to market conditions, continuing the carve-out to form a new brand, Muno, focusing on speciality coatings and innovation.