DüSSELDORF, GERMANY—  Henkel has agreed to acquire the Dutch-based Stahl Group (“Stahl”), which is majority-owned by the French Private Equity firm Wendel SE. Stahl is a global player in high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials and packaging markets around the world. Stahl employs around 1,700 employees and generated adjusted sales of approximately 725 million euros. The company offers a complementary portfolio serving various customer segments, many of which are already served by Adhesive Technologies. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses:Their portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.