Tag Archives: Henkel

Henkel invested 20 million euros in new factory for Somat tabs for dishwashing machines with disposable foil in Kruševac, Serbia

Innovative technology will enable launch of dishwasher tabs with disposable foil Kruševac, Serbia, 24-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel has opened a new Somat factory in Kruševac, an investment worth 20 million euros. In this factory, an innovative technology will be … Read the full press release

Henkel to showcase ts thermal management and PCB assembly solutions for Lithium-Ion (Li-I) battery and powertrain applications at Battery Show Europe in Hanover, Germany

Developmental Silicone-Free Liquid TIM, Ultra-Soft Gap Pad® top Product Lineup Düsseldorf, Germany, 24-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — From bumper to bumper, Henkel’s advanced materials are enabling automotive electronics applications throughout the vehicle ecosystem. At the upcoming Battery Show Europe, taking place May 15 … Read the full press release

Heinrich Heine University, Henkel: milestone based on the Phenion® skin model has been reached in skin ageing research

Phenion: An innovative testing system for skin ageing research Düsseldorf, Germany, 24-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Phenion® Full Thickness Skin Model developed by Henkel scientists is e.g. known, for its application in the “3D Skin Comet assay”. This validated method allows the … Read the full press release

Henkel invests in a new, state-of-the-art laundry production line at Henkel’s Laundry & Home Care production site in Racibórz, Poland

Poland: New production line for liquid laundry detergents Racibórz, Poland, 24-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel has invested 24 million euros in a new, state-of-the-art laundry production line at Henkel’s Laundry & Home Care production site in Racibórz, Poland. Adding to … Read the full press release

Henkel introduces the world’s first IoT electrical diffusor against mosquitoes in Europe

Expanding our portfolio of smart home applications Düsseldorf, Germany, 17-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Building on its launch in the South Korean market 2017, Henkel is now introducing the world’s first Internet of Things (IoT) electrical diffusor against mosquitoes to selected European … Read the full press release

Henkel recognised its top suppliers’ best-in-class performance in 2017 at the 2018 American Cleaning Institute Annual Meeting and Industry Convention

Orlando, FL, USA, 01-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — For the 11th time, at the 2018 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention, from January 29th to February 2nd in Orlando, Florida, Henkel presented 15 awards to its top suppliers for their … Read the full press release

Henkel further strengthen Hair Professional business with acquisition of Zotos International Inc.

Broaden portfolio with leading brands Further strengthen Hair Professional business Significantly expand position in key region North America Düsseldorf, Germany, 01-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel signed an agreement to acquire Zotos International Inc., the North American Hair Professional business of Shiseido … Read the full press release

Henkel appoints Jens-Martin Schwärzler to its Management Board; will be responsible for Henkel Beauty Care

Change at Henkel Management Board Düsseldorf, Germany, 01-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Jens-Martin Schwärzler (54), currently Corporate Senior Vice President and responsible for Henkel’s Consumer Goods Business in North America, has been appointed to the Henkel Management Board effective November 1, 2017. … Read the full press release

Henkel again listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World and Europe

Again included in DJSI, FTSE4Good and Euronext Vigeo Eiris sustainability indices Düsseldorf, Germany, 08-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel has again been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe (DJSI Europe). The inclusion in both indices … Read the full press release

Henkel strengthens its Hair Professional business with the acquisition of Nattura Laboratorios

Henkel further strengthens its Beauty Care business Düsseldorf, Germany, 08-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel has successfully closed the acquisition of Nattura Laboratorios, S.A. de C.V., headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico. The agreement to acquire Nattura Laboratorios and associated companies in the USA, … Read the full press release

Henkel expands the position of its Adhesive Technologies business as a global market and technology leader

Expanding strong market position Acquired businesses perfectly complement existing technology portfolio Düsseldorf, Germany, 10-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — With the successful closing of the acquisitions of the global Darex Packaging Technologies business and the Sonderhoff Group, Henkel strengthens its Adhesive Technologies business … Read the full press release

Henkel announces the appointment of Rahmyn Kress as Chief Digital Officer

Düsseldorf, Germany, 23-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel has named Rahmyn Kress as Chief Digital Officer to accelerate Henkel’s digital activities. He will report directly to Henkel CEO Hans Van Bylen. Rahmyn Kress will join Henkel in the second quarter to steer … Read the full press release

Henkel recognises Dr. Kristin Ganske’s outstanding research with “Laundry & Home Care Research Award 2016”

Düsseldorf, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Yesterday, on September 22, Henkel presented the “Laundry & Home Care Research Award 2016” to Dr. Kristin Ganske for her outstanding research at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The award comes with a 3,000-euro grant. For her … Read the full press release

Henkel celebrates its 140th anniversary

Düsseldorf, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — One hundred and forty years ago, on September 26, 1876, Fritz Henkel founded the company Henkel & Cie with two business partners in Aachen. Having become its sole owner, he moved the firm’s headquarters to Düsseldorf … Read the full press release

Henkel launches new partnerships to support smallholders in adopting sustainable palm-growing practices and improving their livelihoods

Milestone reached in promoting sustainable palm oil production Düsseldorf, Germany, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel has agreed three additional partnerships to support plantations and smallholders in adopting sustainable palm-growing practices and improving their livelihoods. The partnerships in Indonesia, Mexico and Nigeria complement … Read the full press release

Henkel begins an extensive refugee’s integration program

Education is the key to integration Düsseldorf, GERMANY, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel is starting an extensive refugee’s integration program in its vocational training center. In collaboration with external partners and public authorities, the company is offering career guidance and … Read the full press release

Henkel reports 1,000,000,000 packs of the WC rimblock produced since its launch in 2010

1 billion WC rimblocks Düsseldorf, 04-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Record numbers for Bref Power Activ: Since its market launch in 2010, Henkel has produced 1,000,000,000 packs of the rimblock. In its four-in-one balls format, the innovation’s success has, in the meantime, … Read the full press release

Henkel releases its 25th Sustainability Report

Sustainability reporting at Henkel Düsseldorf, 24-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Overall, more than 1,100 pages, nine languages and three different names – since 1992 Henkel has been publishing a Sustainability Report. This year, on February 25, 2016 Henkel’s 25th Sustainability Report … Read the full press release

Henkel announces management changes

Henkel Beauty Care under new leadership as of May 1, 2016 Düsseldorf, 24-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Pascal Houdayer (46), currently Corporate Senior Vice President in the Laundry & Home Care business unit, will be appointed member of the Henkel Management Board … Read the full press release

Henkel Head of Sustainability Management Uwe Bergmann: Leading positions for Henkel in international sustainability ratings

DÜSSELDORF, 25-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel is once more included in the “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index” (Global 100 Index) and was rated “Gold” by EcoVadis. The company also received RobecoSAM’s Silver Class award. “These excellent results confirm … Read the full press release