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Henkel

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Henkel delivers trusted consumer and industrial brands across adhesives, beauty, and home care — backed by decades of innovation and large-scale global marketing investment.

Last updated Oct 26, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Oct 26, 2026

Founded
1876
HQ
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Connections
2

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At a glance

Employees
10001+
Revenue
€20B+
Stock
HENKY

About

One of the world's leading FMCG and adhesives companies, with a top-tier global brand portfolio and significant annual advertising spend across consumer categories.

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is a German multinational corporation operating across three major business units: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, Henkel owns some of the world's most recognized consumer brands, including Persil, Schwarzkopf, Dial, Fa, and Loctite. The company operates in over 120 countries and employs approximately 50,000 people globally, generating annual revenues in excess of €20 billion. As a major fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, Henkel is a significant advertiser and marketing spender, investing heavily in brand-building across television, digital, out-of-home, and retail media channels. Its consumer-facing divisions — Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care — rely on large-scale marketing campaigns to maintain brand equity and drive purchase intent in highly competitive categories. Henkel works with major advertising agencies and media buying groups to execute campaigns across global and local markets. Henkel's marketing organization is a sophisticated enterprise buyer of advertising technology, media, and marketing services. The company has pursued digital transformation in its marketing operations, including data-driven personalization, e-commerce acceleration, and direct-to-consumer initiatives. Its scale and brand portfolio make it a key client for media agencies, creative agencies, and AdTech platforms alike.

Business model

Consumer Goods Manufacturer

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Persil

    Premium laundry detergent brand sold across Europe, Asia, and other global markets.

  • Schwarzkopf

    Professional and consumer hair care brand with global retail and salon presence.

  • Loctite

    Industrial and consumer adhesives brand used in manufacturing, construction, and DIY.

  • Dial

    Personal care brand including soaps and body wash, primarily in North America.

  • Fa

    Personal care and deodorant brand with strong presence in Europe and emerging markets.

  • Pritt

    Consumer adhesive brand known for glue sticks and craft adhesives.

Key features

Global brand portfolio spanning consumer and industrial segmentsLarge-scale integrated marketing and advertising operationsStrong retail and e-commerce distribution networkR&D-driven product innovation across all categoriesSustainability-focused brand positioning and packaging

Use cases

Mass-market consumer advertising for laundry and home care brandsProfessional and consumer beauty marketing via SchwarzkopfRetail media and e-commerce campaigns for FMCG product linesIndustrial marketing and trade communications for adhesive technologiesInfluencer and digital marketing for beauty and personal care brands

Customer segments

Mass-market consumers (laundry, home care, personal care)Professional hair stylists and salons (Schwarzkopf Professional)Industrial manufacturers and engineers (Loctite adhesives)Retailers and e-commerce platformsDIY and craft consumers

Tech & specs

Security & compliance

GDPR

API

No

Corporate history
  1. 1876 · Founded
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