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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Henkel (Loctite, Pattex)

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is a globally leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the building and industrial sectors, founded in 1876 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Operating through in-house R&D and manufacturing, the company deeply focuses on the full spectrum of building materials, encompassing structural adhesives, sealants and ca

GermanyEst. 1876~47,000€20.5 billion (2025)170+Listed on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (HEN3)Score 70

Business Nature

<strong>Global adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings manufacturer</strong><br><br>Henkel operates through a two-division structure: Adhesive Technologies 52% of sales, 170+ factories serving 800+ industrial segments and Consumer Brands home care and beauty. The company invests ~€500M annually in R&D across 5 regional innovation centers.

Core Business Areas

Structural adhesives epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, industrial sealants and caulks, consumer DIY adhesives Pattex, Loctite, electronics assembly adhesives, automotive body shop adhesives, packaging adhesives Liofol, pressure-sensitive adhesives for labels and tapes, aerospace methyl methacrylate adhesives, thermal conductive adhesives for EV batteries, construction tile adhesives, footwear assembly adhesives, and woodworking adhesives.

Industry Rankings

1Top 10 Adhesives and Repair Materials Brands

Brand

Corporate Report

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA — Brand Overview

Henkel is the undisputed global leader in adhesives with its Adhesive Technologies division contributing over 50% of group revenue. The company's Loctite brand is synonymous with industrial structural bonding, while Pattex dominates the European DIY household market. With 170+ factories worldwide, Henkel operates one of the most vertically integrated adhesive supply chains in the industry.

Key Strengths

World's largest adhesives company by revenue (~€10.7B adhesive segment)
Loctite brand holds >40% market share in industrial anaerobic adhesives
€19B free cash flow generated in FY2025 with 14.8% EBIT margin
170+ self-owned plants — zero OEM dependency
Pioneering sustainable packaging with 25% recycled plastic usage

Market Position

#1 globally in adhesives. Key competitors: 3M (industrial tapes), Sika (construction), H.B. Fuller (pure-play). Henkel leads in breadth and depth across virtually every adhesive category.

VerityRank Score

70/ 100

Based on market presence, financial scale, operational capacity, and brand strength.

Quick Facts

Headquarters

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Founded

1876

Employees

~47,000

Factories

170+

Listing

Frankfurt Stock Exchange (HEN3)