 "Henkel buys Sonderhoff Group to strengthen adhesives business")
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Cologne (Germany) based Sonderhoff Holding GmbH, which offers high-impact sealing solutions for industrial assembly, for an undisclosed amount.
With the acquisition of the privately owned company, Henkel will further enhance its sealants competence. Foam-based sealing solutions are used in a variety of industrial applications, protecting, for example, lighting systems, filtration solutions or appliances against humidity and dust. Sonderhoff is a leading manufacturer of innovative foamed-in-place gasketing solutions for reliable sealing and has broad expertise in developing and manufacturing customised dosing equipment.
“Targeted investments in complementary leading technologies are an integral part of our global strategy. With this acquisition, we will reinforce the position of our adhesive technologies business as a global market and technology leader,” said Hans Van Bylen, CEO, Henkel.
Jan-Dirk Auris, executive vice president - adhesive technologies at Henkel, elaborated, “The innovative systems from Sonderhoff with their strong technical expertise and their customised solutions and services perfectly complement our existing portfolio in an attractive market with substantial growth opportunities. Sonderhoff’s engineering capabilities and their highly precise dosing equipment will enable us to offer our customers a comprehensive system solution benefiting even more from automation and digitalisation in manufacturing.”
Sonderhoff’s comprehensive portfolio includes specialized polyurethane and silicone foams as well as customised dosing equipment and automation concepts with high technical and engineering expertise and a complete range of services.
In the fiscal year 2016, Sonderhoff Holding GmbH generated sales of about € 60 million. The company employs around 280 people worldwide and has subsidiaries in five countries - Germany, Austria, Italy, the US and China.
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