Future? Ready!150 Years of Henkel

Henkel was founded in 1876 and celebrates its 150th anniversary this year – a special milestone that draws attention to the company’s long and multifaceted history. In the run-up to this anniversary, Prof. Dr. Joachim Scholtyseck, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at the University of Bonn, has conducted a comprehensive academic study of Henkel’s development over several years. In his independent research, he traces the company’s evolution from a local laundry detergent manufacturer to a publicly listed global company.

• The Sagrada Familia’s six central towers have been realized with the support of advanced Henkel adhesives, coinciding with the centenary of Gaudí’s death.
• The Sagrada Familia’s modular construction system, incorporating Henkel’s adhesive solution, has accelerated construction while ensuring long-term structural durability.

• 15 percent increase in global uptake
• 35 percent increase in fathers taking parental leave – in some countries for the first time
• Multiple awards recognizing the program