Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Drawing lubricants
Henkel is a global leader in adhesives, sealants, functional coatings, and consumer brands with a history spanning over 145 years. The company operates through two major business units: Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Henkel Consumer Brands.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is the world's leading provider of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, serving industrial customers across various sectors including automotive, electronics, aerospace, packaging and construction. The division leverages innovative technologies and sustainable solutions to provide customers with competitive advantages.
Henkel Consumer Brands combines the company's consumer businesses, focusing on laundry & home care products and hair care. This unit manages well-known brands like Persil, Schwarzkopf, Dial, and others, holding leading market positions in many countries.
With sales of 21.5 billion euros in 2023 and approximately 48,000 employees from 124 different countries, Henkel demonstrates strong global presence and cultural diversity. The company maintains a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and digitalization across its operations.
Henkel invests significantly in research and development, with 61 innovation centers across 30 countries and approximately 3,000 specialized engineers and researchers. The company holds around 5,000 granted patents and maintains 90 collaborations with universities and research institutions worldwide.
The company's strategic framework is built on purposeful growth, focusing on a winning portfolio, competitive edge in innovation, sustainability and digitalization, as well as future-ready operating models. Henkel aims to become climate-positive in operations by 2030 and achieve 100% circular packaging by 2025.
