Henkel, 150 Years of Innovation

Henkel, a leading global provider of adhesive, sealant and functional coating solutions, with revenues of €21 billion and around 47,000 employees in more than 70 countries, is celebrating 150 years of history. The motto chosen to mark the anniversary is “Future? Ready!”, designed to highlight the company’s pioneering spirit, innovation and commitment to responsibility.

A wide range of initiatives has been planned for the occasion, from special benefits linked to the employee share ownership program to events retracing the company’s history, culminating in a major celebration on September 26, the day Henkel was founded by Fritz Henkel.

“We are celebrating an important milestone in Henkel’s history. These 150 years represent continuity, a pioneering spirit and the courage to constantly rethink the status quo,” explained Simone Bagel-Trah, Chair of the Supervisory Board and Shareholders’ Committee of Henkel. “We are still a family-owned company and carry a clear responsibility toward our employees, society and future generations. We are proud of how our employees around the world continue to embody Fritz Henkel’s spirit and carry it forward every day. Our purpose, Pioneers at heart for the good of generations, clearly sums up what we stand for: creating value and a positive impact through our pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, while always keeping in mind the well-being of present and future generations.”

“Last year we invested more than €630 million globally in research and development,” said Mara Panajia, President and CEO of Henkel Italy. “Innovation is fundamental to Henkel Adhesive Technologies: our solutions are used in more than 800 industrial sectors and contribute to the technological advancement of automobiles, medical devices, food packaging and many other products and industries.”

For all industry professionals, the key event is ABS Europe 2026 – Adhesives Bonding & Sealants, the first event dedicated to adhesives, glues, sealants, foams, tapes, resins, coatings, laminates and films in Italy and the Mediterranean area, which will take place from October 27 to 29, 2026, at the Vicenza Expo Centre, Italy.

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