Ten years of sustainability at Henkel: innovative products as a basis for long-term business success

Founded in 1876, the Henkel Group today is a leader in consumer brands and technologies. In 2002, Henkel’s core businesses recorded sales of EUR9.7 billion, of which 21% were generated in Germany and 79% in international markets. The controlling company is Henkel KGaA, Düsseldorf. Henkel preferred shares have been traded on the stock exchange since 1985, ordinary shares since 1996.