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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Company Profile

Vinayak Bali Published 24 Sep 2024 Updated 24 Sep 2024

Company Profile

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors
 

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Description

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Company Name

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

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Website

www.henkel.com

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Established Date

1876

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Headquartered

Germany

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Market Position/ History

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA was founded in 1876 as Henkel & Cie and is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. The company was founded by Friedrich Karl Henkel.

In 1878, Henkel bought out the two partners, and the first German brand-name detergent appeared: Henkel's Bleich-Soda. In 1886, Henkel opened its first international sales office in Austria. In 1903, Schwarzkopf, founded by Hans Schwarzkopf launched a powder shampoo. In 1991, Henkel acquired Teroson of Heidelberg (in existence since 1898) and integrated it into its Adhesives and Surface Technologies business sectors. In April 2008, Henkel acquired National Starch, the adhesives and electronic materials businesses.

In 2017, the company brought Darex Packaging Technologies and Sonderhoff Group and expanded the Adhesive Technologies business.

The company has operations across Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa/Middle East, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. The Company's Adhesives segment markets a range of brand-name products for private users, craftsmen

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Sales Area

Worldwide

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Manufacturing Location

It has 124 production sites around the world

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Ticker

ETR: HEN3

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No. of Employees

51,950 (As of December 2022)

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Competitors

S.C. Johnson & Son Inc.

Beiersdorf AG

PLZ Corp

Unilever

L’Oréal

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CEO

Carsten Knobel

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Ownership Type

Public

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Contact Information

Henkelstraße 67, 40589 Düsseldorf, Germany

Tel: +49-211-797-0

Business Segment/Overview:

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is a manufacturer of consumer and industrial products. The company operates through three business segments including Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care. Its portfolio includes adhesives, sealants, functional coatings, hair cosmetics, hair salon products, oral care, skin care, body care products, laundry detergents and additives, hard surface cleaners, toilet care, air care, and insect control products. The company’s products are sold under the brand names Persil, Purex, Pril, Dial, Dynamo, Bref, Schwarzkopf, Syoss, Loctite, Technomelt, and Bonderite. It serves customers across books and magazines, computers, furniture, textiles, and packaging.

Aerosol for Personal Care Product Types Specification

Product

Product Description

Aerosol Cans

Henkel supports customers in the production of attractive and durable aerosol cans through its sustainable innovations in manufacturing. Their portfolio encompasses sealants, coatings, and surface treatments tailored to the specific needs of various types of aerosol cans, including monobloc, two-piece, and three-piece designs.

For monobloc aerosol cans, Henkel offers specialized cleaners, while their solutions for two-piece cans include lubricants, cleaners, and mobility enhancers. Additionally, Henkel provides water-based sealants for three-piece aerosol cans.

These technologies ensure that aerosol packaging is robust enough to resist chemical attacks from personal care and household products while maintaining bright and appealing aesthetics. Henkel’s solutions also enhance sustainability by improving manufacturing efficiency and extending product shelf life. Furthermore, Henkel’s experts offer guidance to help customers navigate evolving safety regulations, enabling them to make meaningful contributions to the protection of people and the planet.

Coatings for Aerosol Cans

Surface Treatments for Aerosol Cans

Sealants for Aerosol Cans

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Profile Details

  • Author Vinayak Bali
  • Published 24 Sep 2024
  • Last Updated 24 Sep 2024
  • Reading Time~5 minutes
  • CoverageSWOT, Financials, Key Employees, History

Table of Contents

    • 1.1 About Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    • 1.2 Key Facts
    • 1.3 Key Employees
      • 1.3.1 Key Employee Biographies
    • 1.4 History
    • 1.5 Locations & Subsidiaries
      • 1.5.1 Head Office
      • 1.5.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries
    • 2.1 Company Overview
    • 2.2 Business Segments
    • 2.3 R&D Overview
    • 2.4 Brands
    • 2.5 Key Company Statistics
    • 2.6 Key Financials (2015–2019)
    • 2.7 Share Holder Analysis
    • 2.8 Regional Presence
    • 2.9 Services Offered
    • 3.1 Strengths
    • 3.2 Weaknesses
    • 3.3 Opportunities
    • 3.4 Threats
    • 3.5 Key Competitors
    • 4.1 Company Metrics
    • 4.2 Key Investors
    • 4.3 Recent Funding & Valuation
    • 4.4 Historical Funding & Valuation
    • 5.1 Acquisitions
    • 5.2 Partnerships
    • 6.1 Latest News & Announcements
    • 6.2 Strategic Initiatives
    • 7.1 Summary of Findings
    • 7.2 Strategic Recommendations

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