Henkel announced today that it has 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 and construction, and graphics applications. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. The parties agreed to not disclose the financial terms of the transaction.

ATP Adhesive Systems has a presence in Europe and North America and employs around 700 people. The company generated sales of around €270 million (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.

Learn more about Henkel at www.henkel.com. Additional information about ATP Adhesive Systems is available at atp-ag.com/en-EN.

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