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Henkel

Germany
10,000+ employees
5,000 - 10,000 researchers
3 R&D centers
Henkel leads globally in both industrial and consumer markets. Our Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands business units strive to improve life every day – today and for generations to come.
Partnering Interests
Laundry & Home Care Technology
SustainabilityBiotechnology

Developing innovative cleaning and care solutions for laundry and home care products. Research into enzyme technologies, surfactant systems, sustainable formulations, and water-efficient cleaning solutions for the Persil and other consumer brands.

Hair Care Science & Cosmetic Innovation
Polymer BehaviorToxicology

Research into hair biology, color chemistry, and cosmetic formulations for professional and consumer hair care. Focus on hair structure, damage repair, color longevity, and sustainable beauty ingredient development under the Schwarzkopf brand.

Surface Treatment & Functional Coatings
Surface Science

Advancing surface treatment technologies and functional coatings for industrial applications. Research into corrosion protection, metal pretreatment, and specialty coatings for automotive, aerospace, and general industrial manufacturing.

Sustainable Packaging & Circular Economy Solutions
Industrial ChemistryPackagingPlasticsPolymer BehaviorSustainability

Creating adhesive and coating solutions that enable recyclable and sustainable packaging. Research into bio-based adhesives, recyclability-compatible bonding technologies, and materials that support circular economy initiatives for consumer and industrial packaging.

Adhesive Technologies for E-Mobility & Electronics
ElectrochemistryEnergy StorageNanotechnology

Developing advanced adhesives, sealants, and thermal interface materials for electric vehicles and electronics. Research into battery assembly solutions, thermal management materials, and conductive adhesives for EV powertrains, consumer electronics, and semiconductor applications.

Our Team
Bringing numerous product innovations to the market, like the first self-acting laundry detergent in the world, the first ever liquid hair shampoo and the first hair spray, just to name a few – we have shaped the lives of millions of people. Henkel looks back on a great history of innovations that revolutionized markets multiple times, and this tradition still continues to this day through continuous investments in research and development. Together with universities and other research institutes, the international research team at Henkel Consumer Brands is constantly developing innovative products to delight our customers and consumers and exceed their expectations.
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