Henkel reports half year sales

Adhesive specialist Henkel said that its sales in the first half of 2023 were €10,926 mn, a 0.1% increase on the same period of 2022.

The company’s Adhesive Technologies business reportedly had the same growth in sales to €5,475 mn.

“We succeeded in significantly improving our earnings despite the continuing headwinds from high material and logistic prices,” said Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel. “Following the strong performance in the first half of the year, we are confident for the remainder of the year and have significantly raised our full-year guidance for sales and earnings.

“In the Adhesive Technologies business, we are global leader and offer innovative solutions with a clear focus on future trends such as mobility, connectivity, and sustainability.”