Henkel recently hosted several of its media partners from UAE, India, Algeria and GCC to press sessions surrounding the company’s purpose “Creating sustainable value”. Over the two-days event, Henkel provided them with an overview of their approach towards creating sustainable value for different stakeholder groups.
The sessions provided participants with deep understanding into the entire process of product development – from ideation to promotion. Henkel gave media insight into consumer trends and how they have leveraged them to develop high quality products which suit the specific needs of customers in India and the MEA region.
Journalists visited Henkel’s regional research and development site for Laundry and Home Care MEA in Dubai. They also experienced science experiments at Children’s City, as part of Forscherwelt (Researchers’ World) – Henkel’s international education initiative, which aims to arouse kids’ interest in science at an early age.
Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its three business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the adhesives market across all industry segments worldwide.
In its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses, Henkel holds leading positions in many markets and categories around the world. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 140 years of success. In 2016, Henkel reported sales of 18.7 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of 3.2 billion euros. Combined sales of the respective top brands of the three business units – Loctite, Schwarzkopf and Persil amounted to more than 6 billion euros. Henkel employs more than 50,000 people globally, a passionate and highly diverse team, united by a strong company culture, a common purpose to create sustainable value, and shared values. As a recognized leader in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international indices and rankings. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX.
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