Henkel to Acquire ATP Adhesive Systems, Swiss Leader in High-Performance Water-Based Specialty Tapes

On January 26, 2026, Henkel announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire ATP Adhesive Systems, a Switzerland-based company, from Arsenal Capital Partners.

ATP Adhesive Systems is a leading provider of high-performance water-based specialty tapes, with products widely used in numerous end markets such as automotive, electronics, medical, construction, and advertising. ATP Adhesive Systems operates across Europe and North America, employs approximately 700 people, and is expected to generate sales of around €270 million in fiscal year 2025.

Carsten Knobel, CEO of Henkel, said: "Expanding our portfolio through targeted acquisitions of highly attractive businesses with strong value-add is an integral part of our purposeful growth strategy. This acquisition will further drive the growth of our Adhesive Technologies business unit by enhancing our offerings in the tape market with a broader range of innovative adhesive solutions. ATP Adhesive Systems' portfolio is highly complementary to our business and has a strong strategic fit. Furthermore, with more than 90% of its portfolio based on water-based technologies with a low carbon footprint, it also supports our sustainability ambitions."

Mark Dorn, Executive Vice President Adhesive Technologies at Henkel, said: "With this acquisition, we will further strengthen our Adhesive Technologies business. ATP Adhesive Systems has a highly attractive portfolio of water-based specialty tapes that are a more sustainable alternative due to their low VOC (volatile organic compound) content and are growing at a rate well above the overall tape industry, driven by an increasing range of applications. Furthermore, the business has advanced production facilities and technical capabilities that will further enrich our portfolio and build a platform beyond liquid technologies, while accelerating innovation in the field of sustainability."

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed by either party at this time.