Did you know that Henkel North America employs more than 7,000 employees in approximately 70 sites across the U.S. and Canada? Collectively, these sites support two business units: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.
Our #AViewFrom series features select locations, sharing information and facts about our sites across Henkel North America.
Henkel’s Rocky Hill, Connecticut, site serves as the North America headquarters and original home of the LOCTITE® adhesives brand. Rocky Hill’s 200,000 sq. ft. facility sits on a 57-acre sprawling campus and gathers some of the world’s leading materials scientists and numerous other professionals to help bring adhesive innovation to diverse industries such as filtration, handheld electronics, lighting, appliances and vehicle repair, among others.
History
Built in 1994 by The Loctite Corporation, the Rocky Hill facility joined Henkel when the company was acquired by Henkel in 1997. The site continues to celebrate the successful growth of the LOCTITE brand under Henkel’s leadership.
In recognition of the birthplace of the LOCTITE® brand and almost 30 years under Henkel leadership, the Rocky Hill team celebrated with a towering tribute to LOCTITE® Threadlocker adhesive products.
North America Headquarters and Home to Adhesive Technologies
As the official Henkel North America Headquarters, the Rocky Hill campus serves as the central hub for regional operations - bringing together more than 450 employees across multiple Strategic Business Units (SBUs), technical teams, and corporate functions. The site enables cross-functional collaboration, supports customer-facing activities, and drives strategic growth across diverse markets in the U.S. and Canada.
Rocky Hill also hosts several key businesses within Adhesive Technologies, including Adhesive General Manufacturing & Maintenance (ACM), Adhesive Metal & Industrial (AMI), and Adhesive Mobility & Electronics (AME). These teams work closely with customers across a wide range of industries, delivering LOCTITE® solutions, engineering expertise, and customized innovations that enhance performance, improve reliability, and boost productivity.
We are a truly solutions‑driven team here in Rocky Hill. Our commercial, technical, and functional experts collaborate seamlessly every day, bringing their strengths together to deliver the highest‑quality outcomes for our customers. In an environment defined by rapid technological change, new applications, and constantly evolving challenges, our team remains agile, committed, and united in delivering exceptional value.
Thomas Falz, Corporate Vice President, Adhesives Mobility & Electronics Industrials (AMI), and Rocky Hill Co‑Site Leader
Rocky Hill’s innovation is further enabled through their state-of-the-art R&D labs. The OEM Application Center builds on this capability by designing customized applications, technologies, and production processes for customers. In addition, the site’s hands-on training programs give customers and distributors direct access to the labs and to sales and engineering teams, strengthening their understanding of Henkel’s solutions and enhancing selling effectiveness in the marketplace.
Rocky Hill has a long history of supporting their surrounding community through organizations including the American Cancer Society, Special Olympics, the Manchester Road Race and more! The site’s Employee Engagement Committee also leads volunteer drives and team building events throughout the year.
Community is at the heart of the Henkel Rocky Hill office, shaping a culture where employee engagement and collaboration thrive.
Martijn de Regt, Regional Head, Finance North America, and Rocky Hill Co-Site Leader
Employees make health and fitness focus with an employee gym, team clubs and outdoor fitness options including tennis, bocce, pickle ball, volleyball and basketball courts, a dual-use softball and soccer field, and a scenic walking trail are available for use at certain seasons during the year.
Anyone who successfully manages brands over generations needs the right balance of tradition and innovation. By understanding change, we can shape the future. This is also reflected in Henkel's corporate purpose: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations”.
