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Henkel



Henkel is a brand that strives to make life better, simpler and beautiful for people by employing its technologies and brands. It is said to a be brand that is no less than a good and loyal friend. Henkel has its headquarters in the German city of Düsseldorf with some 52,000 employees operating across the globe.

As a major German company it has a huge hand in determining the progress of the nation's economy and business. The subsidiaries of Henkel are present in over 75 nations of the world. It is gathered from the history of Henkel that the company was started by Mr. Fritz Henkel. Along with 2 partners, he established Henkel and Cie in Aachen in 1876. The first and foremost product was a silicate based detergent. It has been 130 years since the company's inception and there has been no looking back.

Henkel Brands

There are three areas in which Henkel manufactures excellent products:
  • Henkel Home Care and Laundry: Detergents such as Sil, Spee, Purex, Vernel, Mir, Perwoll and Persil are harsh on dirt and grease, while keeping all sorts of fabrics soft and fresh. For dish washing Henkel has Pril and Somat. Soft Scrub and Bref are efficient house cleaning products.
  • Henkel adhesives, surface treatments and sealants work wonders for use in offices, homes, schools, industries or for construction.
  • Henkel Personal Care and Beauty: Henkel has all sorts of personal care products like hair colors, hair styling and care stuff, deodorants, body washes, hand soaps, body lotions, perfumes, and the list goes on.
Henkel ranks as one of the most trusted and renowned German-based companies, which has also assumed a prominent position in the international marketplace.