Henkel has acquired the South Africa-based Nordbak (Pty) Ltd, a specialist provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions with a strong foothold in mining, infrastructure, and industrial segments.

Henkel acquires South African-based Nordbak. (Source: Henkel)

The acquisition aligns with Henkel’s global growth strategy in the Adhesive Technologies business unit and reflects a key milestone in expanding its footprint in emerging markets. It enables the company to accelerate its presence in South Africa – a region with strong demand for high-performance repair and protection technologies in critical industries.

Henkel aims to leverage Nordbak’s established position in the South African MRO market – particularly within the mining sector – by combining application expertise, complementary technologies, and a strong local presence.

“By combining international sustainability standards and technological expertise with Nordbak’s customer proximity and industrial insight, we will deliver added value to our customers and contribute to protecting and extending the life of critical infrastructure across South Africa,” said Arash Radgoudarzi, Country President of Henkel in South Africa.

The acquisition also underscores Henkel’s long-term commitment to the South African market by investing in local manufacturing capabilities, developing regional technical expertise, and supporting industrial resilience through innovation.

“This acquisition allows us to continue serving our customers with excellence, while unlocking new innovation capabilities, global reach, and a strong focus on sustainability,” said Mark Beyl, CEO/Managing Director of Nordbak South Africa.

The transaction is closed and completed. The companies agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction.

Henkel has acquired the South Africa-based Nordbak (Pty) Ltd, a specialist provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions with a strong foothold in mining, infrastructure, and industrial segments.

Henkel acquires South African-based Nordbak. (Source: Henkel)

The acquisition aligns with Henkel’s global growth strategy in the Adhesive Technologies business unit and reflects a key milestone in expanding its footprint in emerging markets. It enables the company to accelerate its presence in South Africa – a region with strong demand for high-performance repair and protection technologies in critical industries.

Henkel aims to leverage Nordbak’s established position in the South African MRO market – particularly within the mining sector – by combining application expertise, complementary technologies, and a strong local presence.

“By combining international sustainability standards and technological expertise with Nordbak’s customer proximity and industrial insight, we will deliver added value to our customers and contribute to protecting and extending the life of critical infrastructure across South Africa,” said Arash Radgoudarzi, Country President of Henkel in South Africa.

The acquisition also underscores Henkel’s long-term commitment to the South African market by investing in local manufacturing capabilities, developing regional technical expertise, and supporting industrial resilience through innovation.

“This acquisition allows us to continue serving our customers with excellence, while unlocking new innovation capabilities, global reach, and a strong focus on sustainability,” said Mark Beyl, CEO/Managing Director of Nordbak South Africa.

The transaction is closed and completed. The companies agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction.