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Henkel Company Market Research Report



Company Overview



Name and Mission of the Company


Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Mission: "Reimagining and improving life every day. Today and for generations to come."

Founding and Founders


  • Founded: September 26, 1876

  • Founders: Fritz Henkel and two partners


Key People in the Company


  • CEO: Carsten Knobel

  • CFO: Marco Swoboda

  • Other Key Executives: Simone Bagel-Trah (Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board and Shareholders' Committee)


Headquarters


  • Location: Düsseldorf, Germany


Number of Employees


  • Employees: About 48,000


Revenue


  • Revenue in 2023: 21.5 billion euros


Company Reputation


Henkel is known for its leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses, particularly in adhesive technologies and consumer brands such as laundry detergents and hair care products.

Products



Adhesive Technologies


Henkel offers a wide range of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings for industrial applications and consumers.

Key Products:


1. Loctite
  • Description: Industrial adhesive solutions

  • Key Features: High durability, a wide range of applications including anaerobic, epoxy, and cyanoacrylate adhesives


2. Technomelt
  • Description: High-performance adhesives

  • Key Features: Excellent bonding for diverse materials, low application cost, high thermal stability


3. Bonderite
  • Description: Surface treatment technologies

  • Key Features: Corrosion protection, metal pretreatment, cleaning solutions


4. Teroson
  • Description: Adhesives and sealants for bonding, sealing, and coating

  • Key Features: Automotive and industrial applications, strong adhesion properties, wide operational temperature range


5. Aquence
  • Description: Water-based adhesive solutions

  • Key Features: Environmentally friendly, high performance for various industrial applications


Consumer Brands


Henkel's Consumer Brands division includes products in laundry & home care and hair care.

Key Products:


1. Persil
  • Description: Laundry detergent

  • Key Features: Deep clean technology, long-lasting fragrance, effective stain removal


2. Bref
  • Description: Surface cleaner

  • Key Features: Easy-to-use, efficient cleaning and disinfection, strong performance on various surfaces


3. Schwarzkopf
  • Description: Hair care and styling products

  • Key Features: High-performance hair treatment, innovative coloring and styling solutions, professional salon quality


4. Syoss
  • Description: Hair care and styling products

  • Key Features: Salon-inspired formulas, efficient and long-lasting performance, tailored for individual hair types


Recent Developments



Recent Developments and Product Launches



2024 Press Releases:


1. August 13, 2024
  • Henkel reported good organic sales growth and very strong earnings improvement in the first half of 2024.

  • Key Metrics:

  • Organic sales growth: 2.9%

  • Operating profit (EBIT): 1,610 million euros (+28.4%)

  • EBIT margin: 14.9%

  • Earnings per preferred share (EPS): 2.78 euros, +32.9%


2. September 11, 2024
  • Event: Henkel presented sustainable adhesive and coating solutions at InnoTrans 2024.

  • Focus: Bonding, sealing, and maintenance for the railway industry.


3. September 10, 2024
  • Development: Henkel opened a state-of-the-art Battery Test Center at the company's headquarters in Düsseldorf.

  • Focus Area: Enhancing E-Mobility capabilities.


4. September 4, 2024
  • Collaboration: Henkel and 4JET collaborate to produce silent tires designed for electric vehicles.

  • Product Feature: Acoustic polyurethane foam lining for noise reduction.


New Partnerships and Innovations


  • Henkel and Samsung:

  • Development: Custom wash cycles to reduce energy consumption by 60%.

  • Technology: Persil Deep Clean enzyme technology.


  • Henkel and Shiseido:

  • Acquisition: Acquisition of Shiseido's hair salon business in Asia-Pacific.

  • Brands: Sublimic, Primience under the Shiseido Professional umbrella.


Conclusion


Henkel has a diverse portfolio that significantly impacts both industrial and consumer markets worldwide. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, Henkel continues to drive market growth through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and pioneering product development.