# Henkel becomes majority shareholder of Wetherby Laroc in joint venture

Henkel and Wetherby Laroc, a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance building products and facade systems, announced a strategic partnership in the form of a joint venture. Henkel signed an agreement to become majority shareholder of Wetherby Laroc. The transaction is closed and completed; financial details were not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-02-06
- Where: United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: high-performance building products, facade systems
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md), [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Henkel](https://endata.com/companies/667.md) (acquirer)
- [Stahl](https://endata.com/companies/10206.md) (target)
- [Wetherby Laroc](https://endata.com/companies/90105.md) (target)
- [Stahl Parent B.V.](https://endata.com/companies/90120.md) (target)
- [Henkel Global Supply Chain B.V.](https://endata.com/companies/90916.md) (acquirer)
- [Wendel S.E.](https://endata.com/companies/90917.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102249-henkel-announces-partnership-with-wetherby-laroc), 2026-02-06: "We are delighted to enter a joint venture partnership with Wetherby Laroc, which will enable us to create a sustainable future with builders through unmatched expertise, superior quality, and leading innovation."
- [mergerloop.com.au](https://www.mergerloop.com.au/deals/WA-45007/henkel-stahl), 2026-03-18: "Henkel, via its subsidiary Henkel Global Supply Chain B.V., is acquiring all shares in Netherlands-headquartered specialty coatings manufacturer Stahl Parent B.V. from Stahl Group S.A., indirectly controlled by Wendel S.E."

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