In 1876, Fritz Henkel and two partners founded a company in Aachen, Germany, which started with a single product. Today, 150 years later, Henkel is a global company with around 47,000 employees and a presence in more than 70 countries. The core of its story has remained the same since the beginning: pioneering spirit, innovation and responsibility towards future generations.
150 years of Henkel: A few decades ago Friedrich Merz worked there himself. At the anniversary celebration in Düsseldorf, the chancellor acknowledged the importance of the company for Germany.
In 1876, Fritz Henkel and two partners founded a company in Aachen, Germany, which started with a single product. Today, 150 years later, Henkel is a global company with around 47,000 employees and a presence in more than 70 countries. The core of its story has remained the same since the beginning: pioneering spirit, innovation and responsibility towards future generations.