175 years of Fritz Henkel

Living legacy

Fritz Henkel's legacy continues to shape us today. Here you will find selected examples.

Living Legacy
Purpose & company values

Pioneers at heart for the good of generations

Fritz Henkelʼs entrepreneurial spirit, his innovative strength, and his sense of responsibility toward employees and society continue to shape the company today. Every day, more than 50,000 colleagues around the world give their best to enrich and improve our lives with innovative products, services, and solutions. Our Henkel Purpose describes what unites all of us at Henkel. It is deeply anchored in our DNA and continues our success story of innovation, responsibility and sustainability into the future.

OUR VALUES

Fritz Henkel laid the foundation for the values that continue to shape us at Henkel today. They form the basis for our company culture, for the success of the company and the collaboration of all employees at Henkel. These values guide us in our actions, decisions, and behavior:

  • We put our customers and consumers at the center of what we do.
  • We value, challenge and reward our people.
  • We drive excellent sustainable financial performance.
  • We are committed to leadership in sustainability.
  • We shape our future with a strong entrepreneurial spirit based on our family business tradition.
OUR CORPORATE CULTURE
Then and now

WHAT SHAPES HENKEL TO THIS DAY

A look at history reveals how Fritz Henkel’s legacy continues to shape us far beyond his time and makes our company ready for future challenges.

Curious to find out more? Take a look behind the pictures!

LAUNDRY & HOME CARE
Hair
Klebstoffe
FAMILY TRADITION
FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL
FRITZ HENKEL STIFTUNG FOUNDATION
HOLTHAUSEN SITE
ALWAYS INFORMED
TIMELESS
COMPANY HISTORY
A WORLD OF DISCOVERY
SUSTAINABILITY

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