Henkel News

The importance of the “3 Rs"

05/21/2013

05/21/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Henkel in Argentina aims to promote environmental awareness among its communities through a theater, with a reach of some 5,000 children this year.

Loctite Maintenance Expert Guide for Smartphones and Tablets

05/17/2013

05/17/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Nowadays the smartphone in particular is an ever present companion, offering fast access to information ranging from public transport schedules, restaurant finders and beyond. Not only from a personal level, mobile devices are becoming more and more a daily companion for professionals in their daily work. Henkel has now launched a mobile website specifically for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) technicians with product information and wide-ranging tips on application techniques for its key brands like Loctite.

Focusing on sustainable consumption

05/15/2013

05/15/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Held on May 14 and 15, the ECR (Efficient Consumer Response) Europe Conference & Marketplace saw experts and decision-makers from the consumer goods sector meet to exchange views on a range of interrelated issues. Henkel was also again represented at this specialist congress to discuss the future trends and challenges affecting the industry. At the center of this debate is the question as to how all parties along the value chain can work together to encourage sustainable consumption – from the manufacture of sustainable products to communication at the point of sale.

Adhesives in elevators on the way up

05/14/2013

05/14/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Climbing out onto the viewing platform of London’s new “secret” landmark, the Shard, yields an unforgettable panorama. In fact, the trip to the 244 meter high 68th storey of the skyscraper is an experience in itself. The elevator zips skyward at a dizzy six meters per second. Meanwhile, the London Symphony Orchestra plays sounds specifically composed to soothe the car occupants from the off. For tourists from around the world, this has become an engrossing experience, the full enjoyment of which owes not a little to modern adhesives, sealants and surface treatment technologies supplied by the world market leader in the adhesives field: Henkel.

New sound deadening material is better for the environment

05/14/2013

05/14/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

A trend is taking hold across the automotive industry – sound-deadening materials that can be sprayed onto car bodies by robots are increasingly replacing bitumen mats. Henkel is now introducing the fourth generation of its rubber-based acoustic materials to the market.

Enhancing safety in food packaging

05/13/2013

05/13/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Adhesives are essential for many forms of food packaging, and so is the wealth of expertise in this field available from Henkel, the world’s largest adhesives manufacturer. Henkel’s know-how can contribute considerably to providing confidence and peace of mind in the eyes of the food industry and consumers alike. Now, with its comprehensive information platform “Food Safe Packaging,” Henkel intends to make this expertise even more widely available to decision-makers in the food packaging sector.

Henkel showcases adhesives for the furniture industry

05/10/2013

05/10/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Henkel is appearing at LIGNA 2013 from May 6 to May 10 in Hannover, where it is presenting its range of new adhesives for the furniture industry. Aside from high heat resistance and low application weights, these innovative products also create a visual appearance that can very much enhance the quality of the end result.

Henkel in the Media

05/10/2013

05/10/2013 - Duesseldorf / Germany

Henkel published its Q1 / 2013 Results on May 8, 2013. Watch the live interviews with Henkel CEO Kasper Rorsted on Bloomberg and CNBC.

Strong earnings growth in first quarter

05/08/2013

05/08/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Sales rise 0.6% to 4,033 million euros (organic: +2.5%)
Adjusted operating profit: +8.9% to 600 million euros
Adjusted EBIT margin: +1.2 percentage points to 14.9%
Adjusted earnings per preferred share (EPS): +10.3%* to 0.96 euros
Strong sales growth in emerging markets (organic: +8.2%)

Single-source solutions for automotive interiors

05/07/2013

05/07/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

With the automotive industry’s fast-growing use of lightweight technologies and sustainable products, plus the ever present desire to reduce process cost, increasing attention is also now being given to innovative solutions for vehicle interiors. Taking place in Stuttgart from June 4 to June 6, “Engine Expo 2013” – Europe’s most important international trade fair for engine technologies – will be featuring a special show entitled “Automotive Interiors Expo” dedicated to the passenger compartment. Henkel will also be participating here, showcasing at its stand not only products for the manufacture of powertrains but also comprehensive single-source solutions for the assembly, installation and lamination of high-quality interior components.

Social initiative hits the news

05/03/2013

05/03/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Based on the belief that knowledge and education are key for a secure and better future, Schwarzkopf Professional runs the worldwide social initiative “Shaping Futures” that sees young adults being trained the craft of hairdressing by groups of volunteers. Launched in November 2010, the program has been rolled out to different countries all over the world and is constantly getting more interest from the media. BBC Look North now reported on the pioneering social initiative by screening a special report from two of the volunteering hairdressers in Chennai, India.

Dialogue with stakeholders on sustainability

04/30/2013

04/30/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

On April 27, Henkel attended the 5th edition of the Earth University organized at UNESCO worldwide headquarters in Paris, France. Among the more than 7000 participants and 50 highly recognized experts, Uwe Bergmann and Sylvie Nicol from Henkel participated in two round-tables and shared the company’s strategy and perspective on the field of sustainability.

Henkel to take part in ECR Europe Conference

04/29/2013

04/29/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Henkel’s appearance at the ECR (Efficient Consumer Response) Europe Conference & Marketplace, a consumer goods sector event scheduled for May 14 and 15 in Brussels, will focus on food safety in packaging applications.

Reception hosted by Henkel in Shanghai

04/24/2013

04/24/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

At the end of March, master students of the WHU, Otto Beisheim School of Management, visited Henkel Asia-Pacific and Shanghai headquarters. Within the framework of their course “International Module Chinas”, the participants of both the Full-Time and Part-Time MBA classes do not only participate in lectures given at three of China’s most renowned universities but also visit local and global companies including discussions with the management.

Henkel to attend to forum "Earth University"

04/23/2013

04/23/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

On Saturday, April 27, Henkel will attend a forum called "Earth University" at UNESCO in Paris. Among other experts in the field of sustainability, also the two Henkel experts Uwe Bergmann and Sylvie Nicol will discuss how a company can reconcile economic growth, sustainable development and diversity.

Innovative solutions from Henkel for the powertrain

04/22/2013

04/22/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Aimed at meeting the ever-increasing requirements on automotive efficiency, performance and service life, Henkel has developed an array of innovative product solutions covering the full range of powertrain manufacturing processes. Henkel’s presence at “Engine Expo 2013” – Europe’s leading international trade fair for engine technologies, taking place from June 4 to June 6 in Stuttgart, Germany – will focus on a range of multifunctional surface treatment solutions, adhesives and sealants designed to contribute to the optimization of assembly processes.

Sustainability and performance harmonized

04/19/2013

04/19/2013 - Düsseldorf / GermanyHenkel has set itself some ambitious sustainability targets, strengthening its resolve to make more progress in this area. In short, Henkel wants to achieve more with less. Reduced material input, avoidance of waste, improved water conservation and more safety both at work and for consumers are objectives right at the heart of Henkel’s approach to adhesive development.

Henkel holds Annual General Meeting

04/15/2013

04/15/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Held in Düsseldorf on April 15, 2013, the Annual General Meeting of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA saw all of its agenda resolutions passed by the voting shareholders, of whom a total of some 1,500 attended the event.

Henkel reconfirms 2013 guidance

04/15/2013

04/15/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

At Henkel’s Annual General Meeting today, CEO Kasper Rorsted reviewed the company’s successful performance over the preceding four years and outlined Henkel´s new strategy and financial targets for the period through 2016. Referring to the challenging economic environment between 2008 and 2012, he said: “We stayed on track and implemented our strategy. Despite all the headwinds, we succeeded in achieving our targets and even exceeding them.”

Happy Birthday Henkel Turkey!

04/11/2013

04/11/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Henkel Turkey. Since its foundation in Istanbul in 1963, Henkel Turkey has been introducing innovative products and solutions which meet the demands of the everyday life in Turkey. With leading brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Pritt, approximately 1.500 employees and three modern production plants, Henkel Turkey today is one of the key countries in Henkel’s growth strategy.

Energy Management certified

04/11/2013

04/11/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Henkel is the first company in Colombia to be certified for its Energy Management Policy. This certification is an important milestone toward fulfilling Henkel’s Sustainability Strategy 2030.

Floor Cleaning Liquid is Product of the year

04/10/2013

04/10/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Henkel Soad Israel won “Product of the Year Award Israel 2013” with its product “Floor Cleaning Liquid with Laundry Softener Scent” in the Home Care & Cleaning category.

The ShopperLab of Henkel Ibérica

04/08/2013

04/08/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

The recent visit of Henkel CEO Kasper Rorsted in the offices of Henkel Ibérica was the perfect opportunity to introduce a pioneering initiative within Henkel’s offices: the ShopperLab.

“Product of Year” in the GCC

04/05/2013

04/05/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Within a year of its launch, Persil Liquid Detergent for White Clothes with Oud Fragrance, has been voted as the Product of the Year in the GCC for 2013 in the Laundry Care category as part of a customer survey by leading market research company TNS. The Henkel product is the first-ever liquid detergent for white thobes across the Middle East.

New Silicone-Based Electrically Conductive Adhesives

04/04/2013

04/04/2013 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Recognizing the emerging requirements of higher temperature, higher vibrational energy automotive sensor applications, Henkel has developed a new portfolio of silicone-based electrically conductive adhesives (ECAs) with unique properties to address harsh environmental conditions. The Loctite Ablestik ICP 4000 series of ECAs withstand operating temperatures as high as 200 degrees Celsius and deliver the flexibility required to cope with significant vibration.