Milestones & Achievements

Historical milestones and a variety of achievements characterize our company’s journey: from a merchant’s company selling one product to the global player we are today. Throughout the decades, we have seen many product launches, a steady flow of innovations, and continuous expansions through organic growth and acquisitions. During this time, the Henkel family and thousands of employees all over the world have contributed to our success, which is marked by numerous awards and excellent third-party rankings.

Building Schuetzenstrasse Duesseldorf 1878

History

Discover our corporate history from the company’s foundation by Fritz Henkel in 1876 until today.

Two portrait pictures from Fritz Henkel: One from 1928 (left) and one from 1876 (right).

Fritz Henkel: A pioneer turns 175

With his pioneering spirit, Fritz Henkel laid the foundation for the success of our company. In a virtual exhibition, we accompany Fritz Henkel through his life: from his childhood, through his first experiences as a founder, to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Explore our 140 years jubilee timeline!

Rankings & Awards

This section highlights some of the recognitions Henkel has received from customers, distributors, institutes, and other stakeholders in recent years.