January 16, 2026
Henkel to strengthen its Adhesive Technologies business and expand its adhesive solutions portfolio beyond liquid technologies
Henkel to acquire ATP Adhesive Systems – a leading expert in high-performance water-based specialty tapes

•	Adhesive Technologies to expand product offering with complementary bonding solutions in fast-evolving dynamic markets
•	Innovative player in high performance water-based technology with sustainable competitive advantage and strong value creation potential
•	In addition to water-based tapes, access to advanced technological capabilities and expertise in hotmelt and solvent-based polymer tapes
•	Adhesive Technologies to become a bonding solution provider beyond liquid adhesives offering additional value to its customers 

Düsseldorf – Henkel signed an agreement to acquire Swiss-based ATP Adhesive Systems from Arsenal Capital Partners. ATP Adhesive Systems is a leading expert in high-performance water-based specialty tapes for a wide variety of end-markets, including automotive, electronics, medical, building & construction, and graphics applications. ATP Adhesive Systems has its presence in Europe and North America, employs around 700 employees and generated sales of around 270 million euros (expected) in fiscal year 2025.

“Expanding our portfolio through compelling, value-adding M&A transactions is an integral part of our purposeful growth agenda. This acquisition will enable further growth in our Adhesive Technologies business unit by increasing our offering and capabilities in the tapes market with a broader range of innovative bonding solutions. The portfolio of ATP Adhesive Systems represents a strong complementary and strategic fit for us. It also aligns with our sustainability targets, as more than 90 percent of the portfolio utilize water-based technologies with a low carbon footprint,” said Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel.

“With this acquisition, we will further strengthen our Adhesive Technologies business unit. The ATP Adhesive Systems business delivers a compelling portfolio of water-based specialty tapes with increasing use cases as a more sustainable alternative with low VOC (volatile organic compounds) levels and consequently driving growth well above the broader tapes industry. It also offers state-of-the-art production facilities and technological capabilities to further enhance our portfolio and to establish the foundation of a platform that extends beyond liquid technologies while accelerating innovation in sustainability”, said Mark Dorn, Executive Vice President and responsible for Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit.

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. At this point, the parties agreed to not disclose the financial terms of the transaction.

About Henkel
With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company's three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2024, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.6 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 3.1 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 47,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com 

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