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Stahl is a global provider of speciality coatings for flexible materials. Our solutions provide functionality, durability and comfort to many different materials used in everyday life.
Millions of people around the world touch products with Stahl’s coatings every day. And when they touch our products, we touch their lives. This is perceivable impact we have on the consumer experience that underpins our purpose: Touching lives, for a better world. The infographic below gives an introduction to Stahl, who we are and where we operate.
*All sales figures and related information presented in this report are based on data from the previous calendar year.
Revenue: $828 million
Markets Served: Performance coatings; Packaging coatings; Leather finishing coatings
Stahl was acquired by Henkel for €2.1 billion. The transaction marks the handover of Stahl after 20 years of majority ownership by Wendel.
Henkel and Stahl share a strong alignment in their strategic vision, including customer intimacy, a deeply rooted innovation mindset and commitment to ESG leadership. Both organizations are headquartered in Europe and offer complementary specialty solutions to shared end markets, laying the foundation for commercial synergies.
Henkel’s robust innovation capabilities will further accelerate Stahl’s growth as the leader in specialty coatings in the niche of flexible materials. By combining forces, Stahl expects to further enhance its customer intimacy, expand its technology portfolio, and reinforce its position as a trusted partner to its global customer base.
The company has 14 manufacuring facilities worldwide and employees approximately 1,700 people.
2025 marked the completion of a multi-year transformation for Stahl. Stahl recenelty completed the carve-out of its wet-end leather chemicals business. The wet-end leather chemicals business will operate as a fully independent company named Muno, under the majority ownership of Wendel.
According to the company’s annual report, this milestone marks the conclusion of Stahl’s multi-year strategic transformation, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening its leadership in specialty coatings for flexible materials. By divesting its wet-end leather chemicals activities, Stahl has made a deliberate strategic shift towards becoming a pure-play specialty coatings formulator.
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Stahl has once again been awarded the Platinum rating by EcoVadis for its sustainability performance. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the company has achieved the highest possible rating.
EcoVadis, a globally recognized provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluates more than 175,000 companies across environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. The Platinum rating places Stahl among the top 1% of all assessed companies worldwide, highlighting its unwavering commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.
“We are incredibly proud to receive the EcoVadis Platinum rating for the fifth year in a row,” said Laura Willemsen, group director sustainability and marketing at Stahl. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our teams across the globe and our deep-rooted belief that sustainability is not a destination, but a continuous journey. Our sustainability strategy is focused on creating measurable value for our customers, supporting them in achieving their own sustainability goals. Year after year, we challenge ourselves to do better, and this recognition confirms we are on the right path.”
In its latest assessment, Stahl further strengthened its sustainability performance, notably improving its score in sustainable procurement. This progress underlines the company’s commitment to driving positive impact throughout its value chain, working closely with suppliers to ensure high ethical, environmental, and social standards are upheld.
Sustainability lies at the heart of Stahl’s business and continues to shape its long-term direction. The priorities are embedded in Stahl’s ESG Roadmap to 2030, with clear targets on emissions reduction, social responsibility and ethical practices across the value chain, aligned with its purpose of Touching lives, for a better world.
As demand for more sustainable coatings and materials accelerates, Stahl remains focused on driving progress through innovation and strong partnerships, helping to shape a more sustainable future for the industry.
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