Future? Ready!150 Years of Henkel

Henkel today announced the market availability of Loctite Stycast UV 7998, the latest formulation in the company’s line of award-winning conformal coatings. Uniting sustainability, UL 94 V-0 certification, and cost efficiency, the new Henkel material answers the market need for excellent electronics protection at a competitive price-performance ratio. The material is well-suited for many applications, including home appliances, lighting, consumer electronics, and automotive. 

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to accelerate the transition from fossil-based to bio-based raw materials in adhesive production. The partnership focuses on replacing conventional ethyl acetate with a sustainable, bio-based alternative, supporting Henkel’s ambition to lead with innovation and sustainability in advanced industrial adhesive solutions.

Henkel, a global leader for adhesives, sealants and coatings, and Wetherby Laroc, a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance building products and facade systems, today have announced to enter a strategic partnership in form of a joint venture. As part of this partnership, Henkel has signed an agreement to become majority shareholder of Wetherby Laroc. The joint venture will enable both companies to grow their core businesses by combining Wetherby Laroc’s strong local brands and market presence with Henkel’s global innovation and technology capabilities.