Wendel SE is a European listed investment holding company based in France. It pursues long‑term, active ownership in companies across industrials, business services, technology, and related sectors, with a focus on building resilient, international businesses. As a public company, Wendel invests patient capital and supports strategic development, governance, and operational improvement in its portfolio.
In the chemical value chain, Wendel is best known as the reference shareholder of Stahl, a global supplier of specialty coatings and leather chemicals. Through such holdings, Wendel provides exposure to specialty chemicals and materials markets, including applications in performance coatings and flexible materials. Its portfolio approach emphasizes industrial know‑how, international growth, and disciplined capital allocation within manufacturing and materials-oriented businesses.
The acquisition aligns strategic visions, enhances innovation, and strengthens leadership in speciality coatings, ensuring business continuity during the transition.
Stahl divests its wet-end leather business to focus on speciality coatings, enhancing its position in high-growth markets like performance and packaging coatings.
