Did you know that Henkel North America employs approximately 8,000 employees in more than 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.
As the North America Consumer Brands Headquarters, Henkel’s Stamford, CT site is about 300 employees strong. Home to the Consumer Brands business teams and Functions, including R&D, the facility has some of the most distinctive features among sites within the Henkel global network. These include the Henkel Experience Center and Research@Elm clinical testing.
The Stamford office was established in 2017 following the acquisition of laundry care powerhouse Sun Products. Not only will you find Henkel scientists within the building’s 24,000 square foot R&D hub, which comprises a formulation lab where Henkel Consumer Brand products are developed, but members of the Stamford community also participate in on-site clinical testing. At Research@Elm, product use tests as well moisturization, hand wash and fragrance studies serve as important elements of product development and compliance.
The Henkel Experience Center, which opened in 2019, is a collaboration and business building platform that the Henkel Consumer Brands teams leverage to provide an interactive destination for Henkel’s strategic retail partners. Focused on driving joint value creation, the space showcases Henkel’s insights and innovations in a stimulating and engaging environment.
In the community:
Henkel’s Stamford employees are all-in when it comes to giving back to the community. In 2021, Henkel corporate-initiated Henkel Researchers’ World made its debut in Stamford. Partnering with the local nonprofit Mill River Park Collaborative, Henkel is sparking curiosity in STEM for elementary school aged students.
Henkel Researchers’ World is an educational initiative designed by Henkel to introduce children to the world of science. The program takes a holistic approach towards teaching and learning by putting children into the role and workplace of an actual researcher.
Community Impact Day
Henkel’s commitment to community engagement goes beyond education. Each year, employees across North America participate in Community Impact Day, a hands-on volunteer initiative focused on making a difference locally. In Stamford, employees have contributed their time and energy to projects ranging from park clean-ups and food bank support to mentoring youth and assembling care packages. It’s a day that reflects Henkel’s values in action—bringing teams together to create meaningful change in the communities where they live and work.
At Mill River Park in Stamford, CT, Phil Schaffer and a team of Henkel volunteers planted native plants to help enhance the park’s natural beauty for everyone to enjoy.
At Mill River Park in Stamford, CT, Phil Schaffer and a team of Henkel volunteers planted native plants to help enhance the park’s natural beauty for everyone to enjoy.
Henkel’s Stamford office is more than just a workplace—it’s a hub of collaboration, purpose and innovation. Our teams here are driving meaningful growth across North America, fueled by a culture that values sustainability, digitalization, and bold thinking. It’s where global strategy meets local impact.
Philipp Schaffer, Corporate Senior Vice President Henkel Consumer Brands, North America
Henkel has strengthened its commitment to sustainability through its ongoing partnership with the Mill River Park Collaborative. As part of this effort, Henkel recently introduced the Henkel Welcoming Garden—a space designed for gathering, relaxation, play, learning, and connecting with nature. This initiative reflects Henkel’s dedication to supporting local projects that make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
