Henkel was founded in 1876. With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The Adhesive Technologies business unit is global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company employs around 48,000 people worldwide. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX.