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.

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