ATP adhesive systems Group GmbH

Henkel – ATP adhesive systems group

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Henkel) proposes to acquire all the shares in Aqua Adhesives I GmbH (Aqua Adhesives). Through that, Henkel will acquire control of Aqua Adhesives’ subsidiary, ATP adhesive systems Group GmbH (ATP). Henkel is a German public company listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, headquartered in Düsseldorf. It is active worldwide through: (i) Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit, and (ii) Henkel’s Consumer Brands business unit. Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit is a producer of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings for industrial customers, as well as for consumers and craftsmen. Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies brands available in Australia include Loctite, Teroson, Bonderite, Clingtape, Technomelt, Aquence and Pritt. Henkel’s Consumer Brands business unit offers a diverse portfolio of consumer brands with a focus on two main categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair Care. Henkel’s consumer brands include Persil, Schwarzkopf, Perwoll, Syoss, Somat, and Bref, among others. Aqua Adhesives is the parent company of ATP, which is a private company headquartered in Wollerau, Switzerland. ATP manufactures pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for various end uses. ATP’s business is primarily focused on Europe and North America.