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Henkel and Rapid Shape to collaborate for novel 3D printing solutions

To further drive the mass production of 3D printed functional parts, Henkel is partnering with Rapid Shape, Heimsheim, Germany, a leading provider of high-speed technologies for additive manufacturing. The companies aim to align Henkel´s materials expertise with Rapid Shapes` printer technology and will showcase novel solutions during the upcoming Formnext 2019 trade show in November.

Henkel launches first photoreactive 3D printing material meeting aerospace fire, smoke and toxicity safety standards

Since the announcement of their collaboration in February 2019, Henkel and Origin have been collaborating to develop new materials by optimizing print processes that extend the current boundaries of additive manufacturing. As a result of this partnership Henkel has developed an entirely new 3D printable photopolymer material with fire, smoke and toxicity resistance properties for use with Origin One printers.

Differentiated performance in increasingly difficult market environment

• Adhesive Technologies delivers robust performance
• Beauty Care below prior year
• Laundry & Home Care achieves good business development
• Group sales rise by 0.8% to 5,077 million euros, organic: -0.3%
• EBIT margin* at 16.7% ‏(-1.7 pp)
• Earnings per preferred share* reach 1.43 euros, nominal -9.5%, at constant exchange rates -10.8%
• Increased investments in brands and digitalization
• Very strong free cash flow: 823 million euros ‏(+339 million euros)