Adhesive technologies provider Henkel has successfully completed its acquisition of Seal for Life Industries LLC from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA). 

Based in the United States, Seal for Life is described as a specialized supplier of protective coating and sealing solutions in a broad variety of infrastructure markets such as renewable energy, oil and gas, and water. The signing of the transaction took place in February 2024. 

Enhancing Asset Longevity

As infrastructure ages and sustainability gains ever more prominence, the necessity for repair solutions that enhance asset longevity is becoming more apparent. Consequently, maintenance and repair solutions for industrial, civil, and municipal applications are gaining heightened importance. 

“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,” said Mark Dorn, executive vice president and the global leader of Henkel’s adhesive technologies business. 

“We are excited to have this deal closed and accelerate our integration together with Critica Infrastructure in providing our growing customer base [with] additional value with an expanded solution offering.”

Seamless Portfolio Alignment

According to the company, the acquisition seamlessly aligns with Henkel’s expanding MRO portfolio by introducing complementary repair solutions that significantly bolster its commitment to advancing the sustainability megatrend.

“As a company, we are deeply committed to sustainability, and this acquisition further solidifies that commitment,” said Csaba Szendrei, corporate senior vice president and global head of the craftsmen, construction, and professional division within Henkel’s adhesive technologies unit. 

“The portfolio of solutions we have acquired emphasizes corrosion protection, extending infrastructure lifespan and minimizing environmental impact through reduced replacements.”

Operating at Global Scale

With a worldwide production network, Seal for Life operates on a global scale. Its product portfolio comprises innovative coating and sealing solutions, such as heat-shrink sleeves, visco-elastic coatings, epoxy and urethane coatings, fire protection, insulation, and sound-dampening coatings. 

Leveraging application expertise, these solutions — marketed under renowned industry brands including STOPAQ, CANUSA, COVALENCE, and LIFELAST — lead the way in protecting and retrofitting various customer infrastructure, such as pipelines and piles, according to the company.

“MRO represents a pivotal growth sector for our organization, presenting significant opportunities for pioneering solutions that protect, retrofit, and digitally monitor infrastructure while advancing sustainability objectives,” said Dr. Kourosh Bahrami, corporate vice president and global head of the general manufacturing and maintenance business.

“This strategic transaction represents another crucial milestone in our ongoing efforts to cultivate a robust growth platform within our MRO business to add more value to our customers’ operations and help them reach their targets,” he said. “Coupled with the Critica Infrastructure acquisition closed in 2023, and our strong Loctite MRO solutions, we are well positioned to deliver.” 

LOCTITE is a registered trademark of Henkel and/or its affiliates in the United States, Germany, and elsewhere. 

For more information, contact: Henkel, (800) 562-8483, www.henkel.com