Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Founded in 1876 by 28-year-old merchant Friedrich Karl Henkel and his two partners, Henkel is a consumer goods and chemical company headquartered in Germany. The company's first product was the universal silicate-based detergent Universalwaschmittel. The company's most famous brand, Persil, appeared in 1907. Sales of Persil laundry detergent in 2017 exceeded 1 billion euros.

In March 2020, Henkel announced its goal of developing reusable or recyclable packaging to improve sustainability by 2025. These measures will also contribute to the development of a circular economy. In response to the coronavirus crisis in April 2020, he resumed production at his Düsseldorf facility and produced 25,000 liters of hand sanitizer. They will be transported to nearby government agencies and hospitals.

Products: laundry and cleaning products, beauty care, adhesives and sealants

Founded: 1876
Headquarters: Düsseldorf, Germany
Revenue: €19.250 billion
Website: https://henkel.com/