Netherlands-based Stahl joins Henkel with around 1,800 employees and adjusted 2025 sales of 725 million euros, adding leather finishing, performance and packaging coatings to the portfolio. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Henkel has completed its acquisition of Netherlands-based Stahl Group, bringing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Investment, Netherlands
Tagged acquisition, ATP Adhesive Systems, Carsten Knobel, Düsseldorf, fashion & lifestyle, flexible materials, Germany, Henkel, Henkel adds Stahl specialty coatings portfolio across mobility, fashion, luxury and packaging, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Henkel closes third Adhesive Technologies transaction of 2026 with Stahl acquisition, Henkel completes Stahl acquisition to broaden specialty coatings capabilities, High performance coatings, leather finishing solutions, Luxury, Mark Dorn, mobility, Netherlands, packaging, Packaging Coatings, performance coatings, specialty coatings, Stahl, Stahl Group, Stahl joins Henkel Adhesive Technologies following completion of acquisition, Wetherby Laroc
(IN BRIEF) Henkel and CALB have opened a joint Battery Innovation Center in Changzhou, China, under a three-year cooperation framework aimed at accelerating the development and industrialization of next-generation battery materials and technologies. The approximately 400-square-meter facility, located at CALB’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Science, Technology
Tagged 16.49 million new energy vehicle sales, 400-square-meter center, 47.9 percent market share, Adhesive Technologies, advanced materials, APAC, Application Engineering, Arthur Fong, Asia-Pacific, assembly processes, battery adhesives, battery development, battery innovation, Battery Innovation Center, battery manufacturing, battery materials, Battery Performance, Battery Safety, CALB, cell design, Changzhou, CHINA, digital engineering, digital modelling, dispensing, electric vehicles, George Kazantzis, Henkel, Henkel and CALB Bring More Than 30 Specialists Together to Advance Safer and More Sustainable Battery Technologies, Henkel and CALB Deepen Strategic Cooperation with Changzhou Battery Innovation Center for Next-Generation EV Technologies, Henkel and CALB Strengthen EV Battery Innovation with New Joint R&D and Pilot-Scale Validation Center, industrial application, industrial scale up, Jintan District, Liu Jingyu, localization, low-carbon technologies, material qualification, more than 30 specialists, NEV, New Energy Vehicles, next-generation batteries, pilot-scale validation, polymer-based materials, simulation, sustainable batteries, three-year cooperation framework
(IN BRIEF) Henkel is celebrating its 150th anniversary on 26 September 2026 with employee events worldwide, special workforce benefits and an expansion of its Researchers’ World STEM education programme. Founded by Fritz Henkel in Germany in 1876 as a small … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Germany, Industrial, Retail, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged 130000 children, 150th anniversary, 18000 guests, 41 percent anniversary bonus, 50000 employees, Aachen, additional leave, Adhesive Technologies, adhesives, C H Beck, Carsten Knobel, coatings, company history, Consumer Brands, consumer products, double-digit million-euro investment, Dr. Simone Bagel-Trah, Düsseldorf, Employee Benefits, employee festival, employee share programme, engineering education, five new learning locations, Fritz Henkel, Germany, Henkel, Henkel 150 years, Henkel Commemorates 150 Years Since Founding With Events Across More Than 70 Countries, Henkel employees, Henkel From Detergent Manufacturer to Global Player, Henkel Marks 150 Years With Global Employee Celebrations and Expanded STEM Education Programme, Henkel Plans New STEM Learning Centres and Global Employee Events for 150th Anniversary, Henkel Researchers’ World, Henkel Shareholders’ Committee, Henkel Supervisory Board, INNOVATION, Joachim Scholtyseck, July 2026, Loctite, mathematics education, more than 20 countries, more than 70 countries, Persil, Researchers’ World, Schwarzkopf, science education, sealants, September 26 1876, September 26 2026, six additional countries, STEM centre Düsseldorf, STEM education, technology education
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Technomelt AS 4004, its first hot-melt adhesive solution developed specifically for securing clay and concrete roof tiles during transport, helping reduce micro-scratches, chipping and potential coating damage that can lead to warranty claims and replacement … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Germany, Industrial
Tagged 140 roof tiles per minute, adhesive spacers, Adhesive Technologies, application heads, automated application, bead application, chipping, clay roof tiles, composite elements, concrete roof tiles, customer complaints, dimensional stability, energy consumption reduction, flat roof applications, Henkel, Henkel Closes Adhesive Offering Gap for the Roof Tile Industry, Henkel Introduces Automated Adhesive Solution for Roof Tile Packaging, hot melt adhesive, insulation boards, lower processing temperatures, maintenance costs, metal sealing, micro-scratches, minimal dust generation, packaging process, painted surfaces, pallet layers, paper separators, plastic sealing, polyamide-based hot-melt adhesives, polypropylene-based adhesive, production efficiency, production line, PVC films, replacement deliveries, residue-free removal, roof components, roof tile industry, roof tile transport, roof tile warranties, roofing adhesives, roofing portfolio, spray application, stretch film, surface coating protection, Szabolcs Ottlik, Technomelt AS 4004, Technomelt AS 4004 Targets Micro-Scratches and Chipping in Roof Tile Transport, temperature stability, transport damage, underlay membranes, untreated tile backs, vapour barriers, wood sealing, wooden slats
(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched LOCTITE ABLESTIK CDF900, its next-generation conductive die attach film (cDAF) series, at SEMICON Taiwan 2026, targeting thermal and stress-management challenges in AI, 5G, emerging 6G telecommunications and high-performance computing applications. The new material … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, 6G, 8 W/m-K, advanced packaging, AI, AI Chips, AI packaging, artificial intelligence, ASIA, automotive electronics, board-level packaging, bondline thickness, capillary underfills, carbon emissions reduction, cDAF, CHINA, circular economy, conductive die attach film, Edge AI, Europe, film-based die attach, global R&D, heat dissipation, Henkel, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Henkel Adhesive Technologies Electronics, Henkel Expands Semiconductor Materials Portfolio at SEMICON Taiwan 2026, Henkel Launches LOCTITE ABLESTIK CDF900 Conductive Die Attach Film, high-performance computing, high-thermal-conductivity liquid molding compounds, high-volume manufacturing, HPC, Japan, Kaihua Zhou, Kevin Becker, large-die packaging, liquid die attach adhesives, liquid molded underfill, localized technical support, LOCTITE ABLESTIK, LOCTITE ABLESTIK CDF900, LOCTITE ABLESTIK CDF900 Targets Thermal Challenges in Advanced Chip Packaging, mass-production readiness, material bleed-out, mobile phones, non-conductive liquid adhesive, North America, package reliability, power devices, processors, Recycled Silver, resource waste reduction, SEMICON Taiwan 2026, semiconductor materials, Semiconductor Packaging, Semiconductor Supply Chain, silver powder, South Korea, Southeast Asia, stress control, supply chain resilience, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan, telecommunications, thermal conductivity, thermal filler technology, Thermal Management, underfill, wafer-level packaging, warpage, Wi-Fi equipment
(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has announced that Thomas Leysen, Chair of the Board of Directors, has decided to retire from the Board once shareholders elect a successor, following the completion of the company’s merger and the setting of its strategic direction. … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Healthcare, Management, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland
Tagged Animal Nutrition & Health divestment, Article 53 Listing Rules, Board of Directors, board succession, Brenntag SE, Capital Markets Day, Chair of the Board, Chairman of the Board, Cognis, continuing operations, corporate governance, Dave Huizing, dsm-firmenich, dsm-firmenich Board Thanks Thomas Leysen and Proposes Successor, dsm-firmenich Calls EGM to Vote on Richard Ridinger as New Chairman, dsm-firmenich Plans Board Leadership Transition With Richard Ridinger Nomination, EGM, Euronext Amsterdam, Executive Committee, extraordinary general shareholders meeting, Firmenich, flavours, fragrances, Germany, health and beauty, Healthcare, Henkel, Independent Director, Kaiseraugst, leadership transition, life sciences, long-term value creation, Lonza, Maastricht, margin improvement program, merger completion, Natural Ingredients, Netherlands, Nomination and Governance Committee, NOVO Holdings, Nutrition, portfolio tuning, Recipharm AG, renewable ingredients, Richard Ridinger, Robin Roothans, shareholder approval, SIX Swiss Exchange, specialty chemicals, strategic direction, Switzerland, Thomas Leysen, €9 billion revenue
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has announced that its Packaging Recyclab Shanghai has received cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI) accreditation, authorising the site to conduct EU paper packaging recyclability testing and issue EU-recognised external assessment reports for customers across Asia-Pacific. The accreditation supports packaging … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Germany, Industrial, International Trade, Law, News, Technology
Tagged 4Evergreen, Alejandro Schoenhoff, Asia-Pacific, brand owners, CEPI, CHI, circular packaging, coatings, consumer goods, Converters, cyclos-HTP Institute, design for recyclability, Düsseldorf, electronics, EPR, EU recyclability testing, European Union, extended producer responsibility, external test assessment reports, Food Packaging, Germany, global Packaging Recyclab network, Henkel, Henkel Advances Circular Packaging Design Through Accredited Shanghai Recyclab, Henkel Asia Pacific, Henkel Packaging Recyclab Shanghai, Henkel Strengthens Local Testing Route for Asia-Pacific Packaging Exporters, industrial adhesives, Inspiration Center, light industry, local testing, market access planning, material selection, Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, packaging compliance, packaging exporters, packaging innovation, packaging lifecycle, packaging manufacturers, Packaging recyclab, Packaging Recyclab Shanghai Supports PPWR Readiness With EU-Recognised Testing, packaging supply chains, paper packaging recyclability testing, plastic packaging recyclability assessments, PPWR, recyclable packaging, recycling processes, regulatory compliance, Shanghai, structural design, Sustainable packaging, technical data, Yanjie Zheng
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has doubled the size of its Silicon Valley Application Center, moving to a larger 15,000-square-foot site in Santa Clara, California. The expanded facility will support electronics application co-development, proof-of-concept work, testing and analytical services for customers in … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged analytical systems, application co-development, Application Engineering for Electronics, application validation, artificial intelligence, Burcak Conley, California, CHINA, consumer electronics, customer collaboration, data center AI, electronic system functionality, electronic system reliability, electronics materials, encapsulants, Europe, Henkel, Henkel Doubles Santa Clara Application Center as Demand for Electronics Co-Development Grows, Henkel Strengthens Silicon Valley Presence With Larger Electronics Application Facility, high-performance computing, HPC, INDIA, industrial customers, innovation roadmaps, Kevin Becker, New Henkel Application Center Site Supports Faster Development of Advanced Electronics Materials, new product development, North America, product commercialisation, Product Development and Engineering for Electronics, production systems, proof-of-concept work, Santa Clara, Silicon Valley Application Center, Singapore, Smart Glasses, structural adhesives, technical application centers, testing systems, thermal control solutions, time-to-market, underfills, Vietnam, VR headsets, XR headsets
(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 6500LVO, a next-generation thermal gap filler with 6.5W/m∙K thermal conductivity for automotive electronics applications. The material is designed to support heat transfer in demanding systems such as ADAS, electronic … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 6.5W/m∙K thermal conductivity, ADAS, Advanced driver assistance systems, automated production, automotive electronics, Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 10000, Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 2100LVO, Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 2900LVO, Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 4400LVO, Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 6500LVO, Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 6500LVO Expands Henkel’s Automotive Thermal Management Portfolio, Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 6500LVO Supports High-Performance Thermal Management in Compact Vehicle Systems, component manufacturers, ECUs, electric vehicles, electronic control units, EV power conversion components, heat transfer, heat-accelerated curing, Henkel, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, high-throughput manufacturing, low bond line thickness, low fogging, low outgassing, low-volatile silicone technology, Nancy Yang, New Henkel Thermal Gap Filler Targets Rising Heat Loads in Vehicle Electronics, OEMs, Power Density, room-temperature curing, siloxane-sensitive applications, thermal gap filler, Thermal Management, thermal resistance, two-component thermal gap filler
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has reported positive results from its global parental leave programme two years after launch. The initiative provides eight weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees worldwide and is based on caregiver status rather than gender … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Germany, Management, Society
Tagged adoptive parents, Caregiver Support, Caregiver Support Programme, Carsten Knobel, corporate culture, DAX-listed companies, DEI, DEI Corporate Excellence Award 2026, Diversity And Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Employee Experience Award 2026 Malaysia, employee retention, employee satisfaction, employer attractiveness, F.A.Z. Institute, family benefits, fathers taking parental leave, foster parents, German HR Excellence Award 2024, global parental leave programme, Henkel, Henkel Highlights Equity Impact of Worldwide Eight-Week Paid Parental Leave Benefit, Henkel Parental Leave Initiative Gains Momentum Two Years After Launch, Henkel’s Global Parental Leave Programme Drives Rise in Fathers Taking Leave, human resources, inclusive workplace, LGBTQ+ parents, modern company culture, paid parental leave, parental leave uptake, Personalwirtschaft, surrogacy parents, Sylvie Nicol, Workplace Equity
(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has played a key role in the completion of the Sagrada Familia’s six central towers, with 24 tons of Loctite EA 9497 structural adhesive used to bond stone and steel elements within the basilica’s modular … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Chemicals, Construction, European Union, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Technology
Tagged 100 stone elements, 172.5 metres, 2, 24 tons of adhesive, 826 panels, adhesive technology, Antoni Gaudí, architectural engineering, Barcelona, central towers, construction acceleration, construction innovation, cultural landmark, future-ready, Gaudí, Henkel, Henkel 150th anniversary, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Henkel Marks 150 Years of Innovation with Adhesive Technology Used in the World’s Tallest Religious Building, high-performance adhesive, humidity, Loctite, Loctite EA 9497, Loctite EA 9497 Helps Enable Faster and Durable Construction of Sagrada Familia’s Six Central Towers, Mark Dorn, metro vibrations, modular construction, religious architecture, Sagrada Familia, saline environment, Spain, stone and steel bonding, structural adhesive, structural durability, structural integrity, Tower of Jesus Christ, Ulm Minster, world’s tallest religious building
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has achieved carbon-neutral production at two flagship Adhesive Technologies sites in the India, Middle East and Africa region, with its Kurkumbh facility in India and Gebkim plant in Türkiye both eliminating Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Adhesive Technologies, ANAND Group, Ankara, Bappa Bandyopadhyay, Carbon-Neutral Production, Consumer Brands, CO₂ equivalent, decarbonised operations, electric boiler system, energy efficiency, fossil fuel-free production, full electrification, furnace oil phase-out, Gebkim, Global Technology Center, heat exchangers, Henkel, Henkel achieves carbon-neutral production at key Adhesive Technologies sites in India and Türkiye, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Henkel Adhesive Technologies Reaches Carbon-Neutral Production Milestone at Two Regional Flagship Sites, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited, Henkel Anand India Private Limited, Henkel Eliminates Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions at Kurkumbh and Gebkim Flagship Manufacturing Sites, Henkel India, Henkel Scales Decarbonised Manufacturing Model Across IMEA With Renewable-Powered Sites in Kurkumbh and Gebkim, Henkel Türkiye, high-efficiency electric systems, I-REC, IMEA, INDIA, International Renewable Energy Certificates, İstanbul, Izmir, Kurkumbh, Mehmet Yılmaz, natural gas replacement, Navi Mumbai, net-zero operations, onsite solar generation, renewable electricity, responsible manufacturing, Schwarzkopf Professional, science-based climate targets, Scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, Simon Ulmann, sustainable manufacturing, thermic fluid heaters, Türkiye, Tuzla
(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Brilliant Matters have launched a strategic collaboration to co-develop screen-printable silver inks for high-throughput organic photovoltaic panel manufacturing using roll-to-roll production processes. The partnership addresses a major challenge in scaling OPV technologies from laboratory innovation to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged advanced materials, BM10, Brilliant Matters, Brilliant Matters and Henkel Advance Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing Solutions for Flexible Semitransparent Solar Panels, buildings, CANADA, conductive inks, conductive patterning, device architecture, energy technologies, flexible solar panels, Henkel, Henkel and Brilliant Matters Form Strategic Collaboration to Advance Scalable Organic Photovoltaic Manufacturing, Henkel and Brilliant Matters Target Industrial Adoption of OPV Technology Through Advanced Conductive Ink Development, high-throughput manufacturing, industrial scale up, infrastructure, metallization, Mountain View, OPV, OPV panel manufacturing, OPV sub-stack, organic electronics, organic photovoltaic, organic photovoltaics, organic semiconductor materials, Philippe Berrouard, print rheology, printed electronics, renewable energy, roll-to-roll production, screen-printable silver inks, semitransparent solar panels, silver ink formulation, solar technology, sustainable energy, TechBlick Conference, Thibaut Soulestin, thin-film solar technology, Varun Vohra
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened applications for the fifth Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science, an international award honoring women researchers whose work contributes to hair science, fiber science and related scientific fields. The award pays tribute to Martha … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Science, Technology
Tagged beauty innovation, biotechnology, Computer Science, Cosmetic Science, Emerging Talent Award, female researchers, fiber physics, fiber science, Frank Meyer, Germany, hair dye research, hair science, Henkel, Henkel 150th anniversary, Henkel Consumer Brands, Henkel Expands Global Hair Science Network Through New Edition of Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women Researchers, Henkel Launches Fifth Edition of Martha Schwarzkopf Award to Support Female Researchers in Hair Science, Henkel Opens Applications for 2026 Martha Schwarzkopf Award Recognizing Women in Hair and Fiber Science, Institute for Hair Research, international research network, Jessica Welzel, Martha Schwarzkopf, Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science, material science, mechanical engineering, mentorship, Modeling, pigment research, protein science, R&D, scalp research, Schwarzkopf, Schwarzkopf Hair Research Institute, scientific recognition, simulation, UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Women in Science
(IN BRIEF) Henkel is highlighting the role of its Furniture and Building Components Laboratory at the Inspiration Center Düsseldorf as a technical hub for process partnerships with furniture and building component manufacturers. The facility allows Henkel to support customers beyond … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged 3D lamination, adhesive supplier, adhesive technology, adhesives, Application Engineering, building components, cabinet production, customer production support, customer site support, Düsseldorf, edge banding, equipment, fault analysis, field technicians, flat lamination, Furniture and Building Components Laboratory, furniture manufacturing, Germany, Henkel, Henkel Combines Adhesive Technology and Process Expertise to Support Industrial Furniture Manufacturing, Henkel Expands Technical Support for Furniture and Building Component Production Through In-House Process Testing, Henkel Helps Customers Reduce Production Disruptions Through Process Replication and Technical Workshops in Düsseldorf, Henkel Strengthens Process Partnership Model for Furniture and Building Component Manufacturers at Inspiration Center Düsseldorf, Henkel’s Düsseldorf Laboratory Supports Manufacturers With Adhesive Expertise and Production Process Optimisation, in-house machinery, industrial manufacturing, Inspiration Center Düsseldorf, laboratory specialists, manufacturing efficiency, manufacturing process optimisation, materials, process expertise, process partnerships, process requirements, product demonstrations, production process replication, production reliability, profile wrapping, scrap reduction, Sebastian Mailänder, technical service, technical workshops, technology comparisons, troubleshooting
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Technomelt PA 6370, a new ultra-low viscosity hot melt material designed for low pressure molding applications in complex electronic devices and components. The polyamide-based formulation provides a fast and cost-effective alternative to conventional potting, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged coefficient of thermal expansion, connectors, corrosion resistance, CTE, device reliability, electrical insulation, electronic components, electronic devices, electronics manufacturing, electronics protection, encapsulation, environmental resistance, flame retardancy, Harsh Environments, heat resistance, Henkel, Henkel Expands Technomelt Portfolio with Ultra-Low Viscosity Hot Melt for Small Gap Electronic Encapsulation, Henkel Launches Technomelt PA 6370 to Improve Low Pressure Molding Protection for Complex Electronic Devices, Henkel Targets Complex Electronic Assemblies with New Hot Melt Material Designed for Harsh Operating Conditions, high heat and humidity, high-throughput, hot melt material, Justin Kolbe, lap shear testing, low melt viscosity, low pressure molding, low-voltage applications, manufacturing flexibility, moisture resistance, motors, New Henkel Technomelt PA 6370 Material Offers Faster Alternative to Potting for Rugged Electronics Protection, PCBs, polyamide-based hot melt, potting alternative, printed circuit boards, Sensors, small gap filling, Technomelt PA 6370, TECHNOMELT®, UL 94 V-0, ultra-low viscosity
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has improved its performance in two internationally recognized corporate reputation rankings. The company ranked seventh in the 2025 Caliber DAX 40 Ranking, remaining in the top quartile for the fourth consecutive year, and climbed from 66th to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management, Technology
Tagged brand reputation, business ethics, business performance, Caliber DAX 40 Ranking, company rankings, corporate culture, corporate reputation, corporate strategy, corporate transparency, DAX 40, digitalization, ESG, global rankings, Global RepTrak 100, Governance, Henkel, Henkel Advances in Caliber DAX 40 and Global RepTrak®100 Reputation Assessments, Henkel Improves Global Reputation Rankings Through Sustainability and Innovation Focus, INNOVATION, International Business, leadership, reputation management, responsible business practices, stakeholder perception, stakeholder trust, sustainability, sustainable business
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened a comprehensively modernized Packaging Competence Center in Düsseldorf to help packaging manufacturers accelerate the development and industrial scaling of sustainable packaging solutions. The upgraded site includes advanced machinery from strategic partner Nordmeccanica, expanded digital testing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology
Tagged Adhesive Technologies, adhesives, circular economy, coatings, Dirk Martin, Düsseldorf, flexible packaging, flexographic coating, gravure coating, Henkel, Henkel Expands Düsseldorf Packaging Competence Center to Accelerate Sustainable Packaging Innovation, Henkel Invests in Next-Generation Packaging Technologies Through Major Upgrade of Düsseldorf Competence Center, industrial testing, Inspiration Center Düsseldorf, Kai Ethner, labels industry, lamination technology, mono material packaging, Nordmeccanica, Packaging Competence Center, packaging industry, packaging innovation, packaging technology, recyclable packaging, specialty tapes, Sustainable packaging, Vincenzo Cerciello
(IN BRIEF) Henkel reported organic sales growth of 1.7 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, supported by positive price and volume development across both its Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands divisions. Group sales reached approximately EUR 5.0 billion, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, Adhesive Technologies, adjusted EBIT margin, Asia-Pacific, ATP Adhesive Systems, automotive industry, beauty products, Carsten Knobel, Consumer Brands, consumer goods, Earnings per share, electronics sector, fabric care, financial outlook, fiscal 2026, global markets, Hair business, hair care, Henkel, Henkel Continues Growth Strategy with Major Acquisitions and Positive First Quarter Sales Development, IMEA region, industrial adhesives, Laundry & Home Care, M&A strategy, Mobility & Electronics, Not Your Mother’s, operational growth, organic sales growth, packaging industry, raw material costs, Share Buyback Program, Strong Hair Care and Electronics Demand Drive Henkel Organic Sales Growth in Early 2026, Wetherby Laroc
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Technomelt PUR 9015 BV/WV, a new polyurethane hot melt adhesive designed to improve efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability in manufacturing processes, particularly within the home appliance sector. The product delivers high initial adhesion strength for glass … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged ABS, adhesives, air conditioners, aluminum, appliance manufacturing, automation, glass bonding, Henkel, Henkel Expands Technomelt Portfolio with Advanced PUR Adhesive Designed for Flexible and Sustainable Production, Industrial production, Leandro Pedro, manufacturing efficiency, PCM, polyurethane hot melt, refrigerators, reworkability, sustainability, Technomelt PUR 9015 BV WV, washing machines, waste reduction
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched a global program called “Reliability Begins Here” to promote the use of Loctite threadlockers in industrial assembly. The initiative is designed to address growing demands for reliability in manufacturing by highlighting the role of threadlocking … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged adhesives, assembly performance, Engineering Solutions, equipment reliability, global program, Henkel, Henkel Advances Industrial Assembly Innovation with New Global Reliability Initiative, Henkel Introduces Worldwide Campaign to Drive Adoption of Threadlocking Technologies in Manufacturing, industrial assembly, industrial technology, IoT monitoring, Loctite, Loctite Pulse, maintenance, Manufacturing, Operational Efficiency, productivity, reliability, Reliability Begins Here, Stefan de Diego, threadlockers
(IN BRIEF) Henkel is presenting its latest sustainable packaging innovations at Interpack 2026, focusing on how adhesives and coatings can significantly improve recyclability, reduce material usage, and lower carbon emissions. The company emphasizes a holistic approach to packaging design, where … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology
Tagged adhesives, carbon emissions reduction, circular economy, coatings, cyclos-HTP Institute, Düsseldorf, functional coatings, Henkel, Henkel Highlights Integrated Sustainability Strategy for Packaging with Focus on Circularity and Carbon Reduction, Henkel Packaging Recyclab, Henkel Showcases Advanced Adhesive and Coating Solutions to Drive Circular Packaging at Interpack 2026, Interpack 2026, Martin Hilgenstock, mono material packaging, packaging industry, packaging innovation, packaging recyclability, resource efficiency, Sustainable packaging
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered platform that enables engineers to simulate and evaluate adhesive performance during the early stages of product design. By creating digital twins of both existing and conceptual adhesive formulations, the platform allows … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged adhesive performance, adhesive simulation, AI Driven LOCTITE SOLVE Platform Enhances Simulation Based Design and Speeds Up Automotive Innovation, AI platform, automotive engineering, Automotive Innovation, CAE tools, Digital Twins, e-mobility, engineering simulation, Henkel, Henkel Launches Advanced Virtual Materials Platform to Accelerate Adhesive Selection and Product Development, LOCTITE SOLVE, material data cards, Olaf Lammerschop, Product Development, Tobias Knecht, virtual materials
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has announced new sustainability targets for 2030, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, advancing circular economy practices, promoting gender equity, and strengthening sustainable supply chains. The company aims to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Carsten Knobel, CDP rating, circular economy, corporate sustainability, EcoVadis, ESG Strategy, gender equity, greenhouse gas emissions, Henkel, Henkel Sets Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Targets to Accelerate Net Zero and Circular Economy Goals, Henkel Strengthens ESG Strategy with New Climate, Net Zero 2045, Packaging and Supply Chain Commitments, recycled plastic packaging, renewable energy, supply chain sustainability, sustainability targets 2030, Sylvie Nicol
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched two new anti-fingerprint coatings, Loctite AF 8810 and AF 8812, designed for automotive displays and formulated without PFAS or fluorine ingredients. The solutions address tightening global regulations while delivering high performance, including durability, optical clarity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology
Tagged anti fingerprint technology, automotive displays, Deckard Sorensen, display durability, Henkel, Henkel Expands Sustainable Materials Portfolio with High-Performance Optical Coatings for Automotive Applications, Henkel Introduces Advanced Anti-Fingerprint Solutions to Meet Regulatory and Performance Demands in Automotive Sector, Loctite AF 8810, Loctite AF 8812, optical coatings, PFAS free coatings, regulatory compliance, silicone based coatings, sustainable materials, touchscreen technology, vehicle interiors
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has entered into an agreement to acquire OLAPLEX for approximately 1.4 billion USD, aiming to expand its presence in the premium hair care segment. The deal, approved by OLAPLEX’s board and supported by its controlling shareholder Advent … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Investment
Tagged acquisition deal, Advent International, Beauty Industry, Carsten Knobel, Consumer Brands division, E-Commerce, Global Expansion, hair care portfolio, Henkel, Henkel Enhances Global Hair Care Strategy by Integrating Science Led Brand OLAPLEX into Premium Portfolio, Henkel Moves to Strengthen Premium Hair Care Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of OLAPLEX, innovation strategy, mergers and acquisitions, North America market, Olaplex, premium hair care, Product Development, professional hair care, regulatory approval, science based products, Wolfgang König
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched a new sustainable packaging concept for its adhesive products by switching to tinplate cans made from bluemint® steel, achieving a 62 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional packaging. Developed in collaboration with thyssenkrupp … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Metals and Minerals
Tagged Adhesive Solutions, bluemint steel, circular economy, CO2 reduction, consumer adhesives, environmental sustainability, Henkel, Henkel Advances Packaging Sustainability Strategy with New Tinplate Can Concept for Adhesives Based on bluemint Steel, Henkel Introduces Low-Carbon Tinplate Packaging Using bluemint Steel to Reduce Emissions Across Adhesive Product Range, industrial packaging, low carbon materials, packaging innovation, Pirlo, professional craftsmen, recycling rates, Sustainable packaging, Tangit, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein, tinplate cans, TÜV Süd certification
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened a new customer application center in Bengaluru to support India’s expanding electronics manufacturing industry, providing a collaborative environment for co-developing and validating advanced materials and processes. The facility addresses a critical gap in local testing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management
Tagged 'Make in India', 5G infrastructure, Adhesive Technologies, Bengaluru innovation hub, customer application center, data centers AI computing, electronics manufacturing India, electronics testing and validation, EV systems, Henkel, Henkel Expands Innovation Footprint in India with New Bengaluru Hub for Electronics Manufacturing Solutions, Henkel Launches Advanced Application Center to Accelerate Electronics Innovation and Production in India, industrial automation, medical electronics, production linked incentive PLI, S Sunil Kumar, thermal management solutions
(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Ontex have joined forces to expand the rollout of Orizon, a smart incontinence solution designed for long-term care facilities across Europe. By combining Ontex’s product expertise with Henkel’s printed electronics technology, the solution enables real-time monitoring … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management
Tagged caregivers, digital hygiene, healthcare technology, Henkel, Henkel and Ontex Introduce Advanced Digital Hygiene Solution to Transform Long Term Care Operations and Reduce Waste, hospitals, Laurent Nielly, long term care, moisture detection, nursing homes, Ontex, Operational Efficiency, Orizon, patient comfort, printed electronics, smart incontinence solution, sustainability, Ulrich Wagner, waste reduction, wearable technology
(IN BRIEF) Henkel reported solid financial performance for fiscal year 2025, with group sales reaching approximately 20.5 billion euros and organic sales growth of 0.9 percent despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. The company improved profitability, raising its adjusted EBIT … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management
Tagged Adhesive Technologies business unit, artificial intelligence marketing Persil campaign, ATP Adhesive Systems acquisition, Carsten Knobel, CDP climate rating A, Consumer Brands business unit, EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating, global consumer goods and industrial adhesives company, Henkel, Henkel 150 year anniversary 2026, Henkel annual results 2025, Henkel dividend increase 2025, Henkel financial performance, Henkel Posts 2025 Financial Results Highlighting Innovation Investments and Portfolio Expansion, Henkel Strengthens Profitability and Growth Outlook After Completing Consumer Brands Integration, Henkel sustainability strategy, House of Hair Hamburg innovation hub, Not Your Mother’s haircare brand, Schwarzkopf Creme Supreme innovation, Scope emissions reduction target, Shanghai Inspiration Center, Stahl Group acquisition
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has agreed to acquire the U.S. consumer hair care and styling brand Not Your Mother’s from private equity investor Main Post Partners, strengthening its position in the North American hair market. The brand, which generated approximately €190 … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Investment, Management
Tagged All Eyes On Me, Beach Babe, beauty and personal care industry, Carsten Knobel, Clean Freak, consumer hair portfolio, consumer product innovation, Curl Talk, digital marketing hair brands, hair styling products, Henkel, Henkel Consumer Brands, Henkel signs agreement to acquire U.S hair care brand Not Your Mother’s to strengthen Consumer Brands business, Henkel strengthens position in the U.S hair market through acquisition of high growth Not Your Mother’s brand, Main Post Partners, mergers and acquisitions strategy, North America consumer brands, North American hair market growth, Not Your Mother’s, Plump for Joy, shampoos conditioners treatments, U.S hair care market, Wolfgang König
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Teroson MS 949 FR, a new fire-retardant adhesive sealant designed for railcar applications that combines strong performance with improved sustainability and safety characteristics. The primer-less and tin-free material is suitable for sealing interior and exterior … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged adhesive sealant technology, EN 45545-2 fire safety standard, fire resistant construction materials, fire retardant adhesive sealant, flame resistant sealants, Guillaume Sandoz, Henkel, Henkel Advances Rail Safety and Sustainability with New High-Performance Teroson MS 949 FR Sealant, Henkel Develops Sustainable Fire-Resistant Adhesive Sealant Designed for Modern Railcar Manufacturing, Henkel Introduces Teroson MS 949 FR Fire-Retardant Adhesive Sealant for Safer and More Sustainable Rail Applications, industrial adhesive innovation, primer free adhesive sealant, rail industry materials, rail vehicle sealing applications, railcar interior exterior sealing, railcar manufacturing materials, railway safety materials, silane modified polymer SMP chemistry, sustainable industrial adhesives, sustainable manufacturing materials, SVHC free materials, Teroson MS 949 FR, tin free adhesive technology
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has inaugurated the Inspiration Center Jundiaí in Brazil, a new 5,000-square-meter research and development hub for its Adhesive Technologies business in Latin America. The facility represents an investment of around €38 million and is designed to accelerate … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged adhesive technologies innovation, adhesives sealants coatings industry, André Baron, Bonderite®, Brazilian industrial innovation center, Cascola, collaborative innovation ecosystem, engineered wood commercial building Brazil, Henkel, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Henkel Expands Latin American Innovation Network with New Adhesive Technologies R&D Center in Brazil, Henkel Invests €38 Million in Advanced Innovation Center in Jundiaí to Drive Sustainable Industrial Solutions, Henkel Latin America investment, industrial adhesives research Brazil, Inspiration Center Jundiaí, Jundiaí Brazil innovation hub, Latin America research and development center, Loctite, Mark Dorn, Nigel Fay, Pritt, Schwarzkopf Professional, sustainable innovation laboratories
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, a cold seal coating specifically developed for barrier-coated paper packaging, enabling recyclable paper alternatives to plastic packaging for products such as snacks, confectionery and ice cream. The solution allows manufacturers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged barrier-coated paper, Cagri Turkmen, circular economy, cold seal coating, cold seal technology, confectionery packaging, EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, flexible packaging, Henkel, Henkel Develops Cold Seal Coating to Support Circular Packaging and Paper-Based Alternatives to Plastic, Henkel Introduces Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE Cold Seal Solution for Recyclable Barrier-Coated Paper Packaging, ice cream packaging, Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, packaging innovation, packaging recycling, paper packaging, paperization, PPWR, RE range adhesives, recyclable packaging, Snack Packaging, Sustainable packaging
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Bonderite C-AD 20202, a low-temperature surfactant for dip degreasing that enables reliable cleaning at significantly reduced operating temperatures, lowering energy use and CO₂ emissions without sacrificing performance. Designed for complex components where dip cleaning is … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Technology
Tagged Andy Bender, automotive production, Bonderite C AD 20202, CO2 reduction, energy efficiency manufacturing, Henkel, industrial cleaning innovation, industrial dip degreasing, low temperature surfactant, metalworking industry, nano conversion coating, New Bonderite Solution Enables High Performance Industrial Cleaning While Delivering Immediate Sustainability Gains, phosphating preparation, process cost savings, surface treatment technology, sustainable manufacturing solutions
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has enhanced its performance in major sustainability ratings, earning its first A score for Climate in the CDP 2025 assessment and improving its EcoVadis score to 84 points, maintaining Gold Medal status and ranking among the top … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged CDP rating, climate rating A score, corporate sustainability strategy, Dorli Harms, EcoVadis Gold Medal, environmental governance, ESG performance, forests management, Henkel, Henkel Advances Global ESG Standing with Stronger CDP Climate Rating and Higher EcoVadis Score, ISS ESG, Morningstar Sustainalytics, MSCI ESG Ratings, responsible sourcing, Sustainability Assessment, sustainable business practices, transparency for investors, water security
(IN BRIEF) Henkel will present its latest advancements in functional materials and conductive ink technologies at LOPEC 2026, emphasizing sustainability, cost efficiency, and collaborative innovation. Drawing on over 45 years of experience in printed electronics, the company will showcase new … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged 3D Printed Antenna, Adhesive Technologies, Anna Ryzhova, Battery Pre-Conditioning, conductive inks, Flextem, Functional Materials, Henkel, Henkel Showcases Ecosystem-Driven Printed Electronics Solutions and Next-Generation Functional Materials at LOPEC 2026, Henkel spotlights sustainable material innovation and partner ecosystem at LOPEC 2026, INO, LOPEC 2026, printed electronics, PTC Ink, Recycled Silver, Silver Plated Copper Ink, smart healthcare, SPC Technology, sustainability, Teca-Print, Thermal Management, Wearable Electronics
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has presented the Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science for the fourth time, honoring international female scientists whose work advances hair and scalp research. The awards ceremony in Düsseldorf recognized three career stages: Lifetime Contribution, Distinguished … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged Cosmetic Science, Diversity in STEM, Gabriela Daniels, gender equality, Hair Care Innovation, hair research, Henkel, Henkel Consumer Brands, Henkel honors female scientists advancing hair research with the Martha Schwarzkopf Award, Henkel Strengthens Commitment to Diversity and Innovation Through Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Hair Research, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Martha Schwarzkopf Award, Meriem Kassar, research and development, Scalp Health, Schwarzkopf, Siyu Zhu, Tsinghua University, University of the Arts London, Women in Science
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Loctite Stycast UV 7998, a new solvent-free conformal coating that combines strong electronics protection with UL 94 V-0 certification, sustainability benefits, and cost efficiency for mainstream applications such as home appliances, lighting, consumer electronics, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged automotive electronics, CO2 reduction, conformal coating, consumer electronics, electronics protection, Henkel, Henkel Adhesives, Henkel Expands Conformal Coatings Portfolio with Solvent-Free UL 94 V-0 Rated Loctite Stycast UV 7998, home appliances, Loctite Stycast UV 7998, moisture cure, Oliver Steinbach, PCB protection, REACH compliant, RoHS compliant, solvent-free, sustainability, UL 94 V-0, UV curing, VOC-free
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has entered into a strategic joint venture with UK-based façade and high-performance building products manufacturer Wetherby Laroc, becoming its majority shareholder to drive growth in the European façade solutions market. The partnership brings together Wetherby Laroc’s strong … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged adhesives and coatings, Alex Chalmers, energy efficient buildings, European façade market, facade systems, Henkel, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Henkel and Wetherby Laroc Create Joint Venture to Drive Innovation and Expansion in Sustainable Building Solutions, high-performance building products, INNOVATION, joint venture, North Yorkshire, Piotr Ciborowski, renovation, sustainable construction, UK construction market, Wetherby Laroc
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