Founded in 1876, Henkel is a multi-national chemical and consumer goods provider known for a range of consumer and industrial products, including adhesives, sealants, functional coatings, cosmetics, and household cleaning products. The company is organized in two business units: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Henkel recorded revenue of approximately €22.4 billion in 2022. The Adhesive Technologies business accounted for 50% of that revenue with approximately €11.2 billion (approximately $12 billion) in sales for 2022, up 16.6% compared to 2021.
The Adhesive Technologies business unit serves various industries, such as automotive, electronics, packaging, aerospace, medical, building and construction, and general manufacturing. The business unit operates within three business areas: Mobility & Electronics, accounting for 33% of segment sales in 2022; Packaging & Consumer Goods, which represented 34% of segment sales in 2022; Craftsmen, Construction & Professional, accounting for 33% of segment sales in 2022.