(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
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