Henkel Completes Purchase of a Specialized Supplier for Protective Coating and Sealing Solutions

Henkel has successfully acquired the US-based Seal for Life Industries LLC ("Seal for Life") from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA). Seal for Life is a specialized supplier of protective coating and sealing solutions for a wide range of infrastructure applications, including renewable energy, oil and gas, and water. The transaction was signed in February 2024.

As infrastructure ages and sustainability gets traction, the need for repair solutions that increase asset longevity becomes more obvious. As a result, maintenance and repair services for industrial, civil, and municipal applications are becoming increasingly important.

“This acquisition underscores our dedication to create a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) growth platform and it positions us to expand our offerings in future-oriented markets such as renewable energy and water supply. We are excited to have this deal closed and accelerate our integration together with Critica Infrastructure in providing our growing customer base additional value with an expanded solution offering,” says Mark Dorn, Executive Vice President and globally responsible for Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit.

The purchase efficiently integrates into Henkel's expanding MRO offering, introducing complementary repair solutions that considerably strengthen the company's commitment to furthering the sustainability megatrend.

“As a company, we are deeply committed to sustainability, and this acquisition further solidifies that commitment. The portfolio of solutions we have acquired emphasizes corrosion protection, extending infrastructure lifespan and minimizing environmental impact through reduced replacements,” says Csaba Szendrei, Corporate Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Craftsmen, Construction and Professional Division at Henkel Adhesive Technologies.

Seal for Life works on a global scale, thanks to its international production network. Its product line includes unique coating and sealing solutions including heat-shrink sleeves, visco-elastic coatings, epoxy and urethane coatings, fire protection, insulation, and sound-dampening coatings. Using application knowledge, these technologies, offered under famous industry trademarks such as STOPAQ, CANUSA, COVALENCE, and LIFELAST, lead the way in safeguarding and adapting varied customer infrastructure, such as pipelines and piles.

Source: Henkel