Some things are just too amazing to be true. At least, that’s what some people think. Nevertheless, true they most certainly are!

And at Henkel, the development hit list is constantly being replenished with product innovations that not only prove doubters wrong, but also occasionally turn the market on its head.

The concept of “open innovation” plays an important role in the research and development strategy pursued by Henkel. Consequently, we have increased the funds allocated to collaborations with external partners, enabling us to harness expertise on a global scale to the best possible benefit of the Group as a whole.

Each year the “Fritz Henkel Awards for Innovation" are conferred. Named after the Company's founder, appropriately these accolades are in recognition of the kind of genius and business acumen that he represented in his time and that Henkel’s employees are to this day encouraged to emulate. To qualify for a "Fritz Henkel Award for Innovation”, candidates have to satisfy the same criteria that have consistently applied since 1982 – for not only must the innovation be clear-cut and convincing, it also has to generate success in the marketplace. The awards are an indication of how important innovation is for a progressive and globally active company.