Commemorating five decades of purposeful growth

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2025 – Henkel, a global leader in the adhesive technology and consumer goods markets, marks its 50th anniversary in Australia this year, with celebration events held on August 6, 2025. Building on its strong culture of collaboration and innovation, Henkel Australia aims to continue driving purposeful growth with a clear focus on sustainability, high-impact solutions and meaningful partnerships. "As we mark 50 years in Australia, I'd like to sincerely thank our partners, customers, and the incredible teams who've helped shape our journey. This milestone reflects our company purpose — Pioneers at Heart for the Good of Generations — underpinned by a strong brand portfolio and our ongoing commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Looking ahead, we'll stay focused on sustainable solutions, creating value for our stakeholders, and supporting the communities we're proud to be part of," says Daniel Rudolph, President of Henkel Australia and New Zealand. Championing sustainability for the good of generations Established in 1975, Henkel Australia operates both the Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands business units with approximately 300 team members across offices and plants in Kilsyth, Seven Hills, Chatswood, and Ingleburn. With sustainability at the heart of Henkel's global strategy and local operations, Henkel seeks to drive new solutions that develop its business operations responsibly and successfully. In 2024, Henkel defined its net-zero roadmap, substantially extending its targets for emissions reduction along the entire value chain. Henkel Australia has been contributing to the global strategy and corresponding initiatives by taking concrete action on several levels: Since January 2022, both Australian manufacturing sites have been operating fully on electricity from renewable energy sources. These plants serve a wide range of industries and achieved a 50 percent reduction in carbon emissions in 2022, as compared to the previous year. Henkel Australia is also a signatory of the Australian Packaging Covenant and actively supports the country's national packaging targets. The company is committed to reducing waste streams and single-use plastics as part of a broader ambition to move towards a circular economy. Globally, Henkel has already increased its share of recycled plastic in its packaging to 25 percent, aiming to make 100 percent of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2030. Another pillar to creating a more sustainable future for all is Henkel's clear focus on Corporate Citizenship and volunteering initiatives. Since 2019, Henkel Australia has had a longstanding partnership with Foodbank, the largest hunger relief charity in the country. Over the past six years, the company has supported families across Australia with over two million wash loads of laundry detergent and 50,000 bottles of shampoo and conditioner. Furthermore, the company has supported communities during crises like the 2020 bushfires and has continued to make annual winter donations to help vulnerable communities. In addition, Henkel contributes to a more sustainable and inclusive society by actively sharing knowledge on responsible consumption across schools, workplaces, and its extensive partner and customer networks. Henkel employees consistently demonstrate their commitment by participating in various volunteering initiatives, including environmental efforts like beach cleanups, preparing Christmas hampers for children, and regularly donating products to community groups in need. Pioneering spirit and trusted partnerships at the core of business success Throughout the last 50 years, Henkel Australia has continued to strengthen its local presence through significant investments in innovation, digitalisation and infrastructure in an effort to better serve the needs of its partners and customers. In the last decade, Henkel Australia has launched two new centres, with many more projects to grow their innovation capabilities across the Asia Pacific. In 2015, Henkel Australia opened its first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Training and Application Centre in Melbourne. This was followed by the launch of the Research and Development Innovation Centre for Laundry and Home Care in Sydney a year later. By embracing digital transformation as a foundation for operational excellence, the company has implemented Smart Factory principles and systems. At its Kilsyth site, Henkel has significantly invested in warehouse automation and at Seven Hills, the pack-off system has been fully automated to enhance agility, safety, and productivity. Through strategic partnerships and key acquisitions, Henkel continues to drive purposeful growth, globally and locally, fostering...