Joachim Scholtyseck

The roots of Henkel, founded in 1876 by Fritz Henkel, lie in the early German Empire. The populations rising standard of living increased the demand for consumer goods in everyday life, which the company was able to serve with its rapidly growing laundry detergent business. In 1907, the laundry detergent Persil entered the market and virtually revolutionized the business; even today, it likely remains the most famous Henkel brand. Joachim...