Learn more about Henkel Brands & Businesses in UK & Irelands: Includes useful information about the brands, technologies and latest innovations in our business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT DRIVES US
HENKEL IN THE UK & IRELAND
Henkel currently employs approximately 900 employees in the UK & Ireland across six sites, which include manufacturing, packaging, R&D, sales & marketing, customer care, technical assistance and support offices. The UKI headquarters are in Hemel Hempstead and in the region there are two Technology Centres of Excellence; one in in Hemel Hempstead (UK) and in Tallaght, Ireland, there is a Technology Centre of Excellence and an Innovation and Interaction Centre for Adhesive Technologies.
Henkel’s brands and technologies are used in many different applications and industries, and for many different consumer needs. Henkel is the name behind many well-known brands such as Loctite, Pritt, Sellotape, UniBond; Schwarzkopf, LIVE, got2b; Bloo, Colour Catcher, Dylon Dyes and Jeyes.
OUR STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
At Henkel, we shape our future guided by a long-term strategic framework based on our purpose and our values.This framework will help us to win the 20s for Henkel with a clear focus on purposeful growth.
OUR BUSINESSES
We are a global leader for adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings – for industrial applications as well as for consumers and craftsmen.
Consumer Brands is our business unit covering consumer brands and products in the areas of Laundry & Home Care and Hair.
OUR STORIES
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DEI)
At Henkel, we believe in the power of uniqueness. We believe in equity and a sense of belonging for people with all their differences – in our societies and our workplace.
The diversity of our employees, their backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and the appreciation of all their individual differences are the foundation for our competitive advantage. We believe that a company culture focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is the key driver of creativity and innovation. Our ability to deliver excellent results is fueled by and dependent on our ability to embed DEI in our corporate culture and the way we do business.
We are strongly committed to building teams that match the needs of the markets we operate in and the clients we work with, represented by a broad range of cultural backgrounds, skills, and knowledge. Diverse teams stimulate innovation and new ways of problem solving; yet they need an inclusive culture and leadership to help them function at their best.
Our colleagues make the difference. Our diverse global team and our inclusive company culture enable us to leverage our creativity and innovative culture.
Sylvie Nicol, Executive Vice President Human Resources and Infrastructure Services