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As organizations across the country enjoyed recognizing Manufacturing Day on October 2, 2026, Henkel is proud to host students throughout the month and provide a firsthand look at the technologies, people, and processes that power modern manufacturing.

• Henkel will invest a double-digit million-euro amount by 2030 to establish five new permanent Researchers’ World locations worldwide, including a new STEM center in Düsseldorf, Germany.

• Researchers’ World is Henkel’s global education initiative that gives children hands-on access to science and STEM education

• The initiative builds on 15 years of experience, activities in over 20 countries and the participation of more than 130,000 children worldwide

• The expansion aims to lower barriers and strengthen equal access to STEM education for children around the world

Henkel has successfully completed the acquisition of the Netherlands-based Stahl Group (“Stahl”), a global player in high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials. Following the fulfillment of all closing conditions, including the required regulatory approvals, the company is now fully part of Henkel as of October 1^st, 2026.

Snuggle® brand, the trusted fabric care brand known for bringing long-lasting freshness, irresistible softness, and the comfort of home to families for more than 40 years, is partnering with Peanuts® to celebrate one of pop culture's most enduring symbols of comfort by highlighting two beloved icons who share a love for their signature blue blankets: Linus and the Snuggle Bear. Inspired by the comfort Linus gets from his beloved blue blanket, the ‘Must be the scent of Snuggle®’ campaign taps into a universal truth: the things we love most have a way of making us feel instantly comforted. Rooted in warmth, familiarity, and nostalgia, the collaboration brings together two multi-generational brands that have long been synonymous with comfort and the simple moments that create a feeling of home, wherever you are.