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Henkel GmbH & Co. KGaA

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

www.henkel.com

CEO: Carsten Knobel

Executive Vice President, Adhesive Technologies: Mark Dor

Image courtesy of Henkel.

Henkel is a global provider of chemical and consumer goods, offering a wide range of products including adhesives, sealants, functional coatings, cosmetics, and household cleaning solutions. Established in 1876, the company operates through two main business units: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. In 2025, Henkel reported revenues of approximately €20.5 billion (approx. $24.1 billion), reflecting a 5.1% decrease compared to 2024. Adhesive Technologies contributed 52% of this total, generating around €10.67 billion (approx. $12.5 billion), down 2.8% from the previous year.

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies business serves industries including automotive, electronics, packaging, construction, and manufacturing. In 2025, Mobility & Electronics accounted for 37% of Adhesive Technologies sales, generating €3.931 billion ($4.62 billion); Packaging & Consumer Goods represented 30%, with sales of €3.174 billion ($3.73 billion); and Craftsmen, Construction & Professional made up 33%, with sales of €3.562 billion ($4.19 billion).

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies portfolio includes industrial brands such as Loctite, Technomelt, Bonderite, Teroson, and Aquence, as well as consumer and professional brands including Pritt, Ceresit, and Pattex.

NOTES: In January 2026, Henkel signed an agreement to acquire ATP Adhesive Systems, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of high-performance water-based specialty tapes. In February 2026, Henkel became the majority shareholder of Wetherby Laroc, a UK-based producer of façade systems, construction products, and building solutions.

Source: Annual report