Bodo Möller Chemie on course for growth in Baltics Entering the automotive sector market with Henkel

Bodo Möller Chemie is expanding its partnership with Henkel. With its new subsidiary Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics OÜ in Tartu, Estonia, the specialty chemicals expert is now distributing the entire LOCTITE® portfolio for industrial manufacture, and maintenance and repair of vehicles and industrial systems. What’s more, Bodo Möller Chemie Technical Sales is now also available for local consultations in the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Bodo Möller Chemie and Henkel already have a long and successful history of cooperation. As part of this partnership, the Offenbach-based specialty chemicals expert distributes Henkel industrial adhesives and sealants, packaging and wood adhesives, cleaners, surface technologies, casting compounds, and thermal conductive materials for electronics applications. On setting up the subsidiary in the Estonian city of Tartu and acquiring the distribution rights for the LOCTITE^®, TEROSON^® and Technomelt^® brands, Bodo Möller Chemie now also distributes Henkel adhesives, sealants and functional coatings for repair and maintenance in industry, the automotive sector and industrial manufacture. Having Henkel as a strong partner allows the company to consolidate its presence as an application expert. “Expanding the collaboration to include the LOCTITE® portfolio for industrial and automotive applications is a further decisive step in our joint growth strategy with our valued partner Henkel. This strategic cooperation not only strengthens our global presence, but also underlines our shared commitment to offer our customers worldwide added value through outstanding solutions”, states Frank Haug, Chairman of the Board of Bodo Möller Chemie Group. “The cooperation with Henkel in Eastern Europe has been developing very rapidly since 2018. After taking over the distribution of LOCTITE^® and TEROSON^® products in the Baltic countries, Henkel becomes our main supplier in the region. We are extremely pleased with this fact, which provides us with new business growth prospects”, adds Maciej Nawrot, Sales Director Formulated Systems Eastern Europe, Bodo Möller Chemie Poland.

“For us at Henkel it is all, and always has been, about the customer. Reaching our ustomers more efficiently, being there as a reliable partner globally, wherever the customers happen to be. Further strengthening our cooperation with Bodo Möller Chemie, we are coming closer to our customers and their needs in the Baltic markets, bringing our know-how and expertise directly into this partnership. Our top adhesive brands LOCTITE®, TEROSON® and Technomelt® not only fit into the portfolio of Bodo Möller Chemie, but in fact complement it. This is especially important to us for our global LOCTITE® Brand. Global coverage is a promise we make to the industrial designers, engineers and mechanics for LOCTITE®. Partnering with Bodo Möller Chemie in Baltic Countries, we not only guarantee to continue that market coverage in the three countries, but strengthen it further.”, comments Jörg von Ameln, Vice President Adhesive Technologies at Henkel.

Application excellence

The newly established Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics subsidiary will be the second largest branch in Eastern Europe. It will provide customers with access to all services and offered products. From now on, customers in this region will have the opportunity to benefit from the tests conducted by the laboratory in Poznań (Poland) to the same extent as customers in other countries. “The collaboration between Henkel and Bodo Möller Chemie is a powerful force driving mutual success. LOCTITE® proven product portfolio seamlessly aligns with Bodo Möller Chemie’s strengths in cutting-edge laboratories and technical expertise. Our commitment to innovation is highlighted by the upcoming demo centers, ensuring we not only meet but exceed the evolving needs of our valued customers“, says Andrius Preskienis, Managing Director of Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics. The company‘s demo centers will offer customers the opportunity to experience and utilize full solutions, from adhesives to advanced dispensing systems, providing a comprehensive and hands-on understanding of the integrated solutions.

Uhtred Eorwine, Henkel‘s Adhesive Technologies Business Manager in Eastern European Cluster North, could not agree more: “It is a well known fact that with any one of our brands or products, the customers purchase more than just a bottle of adhesive. We take pride at bringing complete solutions to our customers, from that first recommendation, to customised solutions and comprehensive technical support throughout the application lifetime. To maintain that level of support in all the markets and to all our customers, it is paramount that we partner with the companies that adopt the same business philosophy and will go that extra mile. With Bodo Möller Chemie, we find the partner we truly need and our customers deserve.“

LOCTITE^®, TEROSON^® and Technomelt^® in the automotive industry

LOCTITE^® is a renowned, trusted brand for high-performance adhesive, sealant, and coating solutions for manufacturing industries worldwide. Both downtimes and the acquisition of machine spare parts or entire machines can be extremely costly. Proactive maintenance, repair and servicing prevents breakdowns and increases the useful life of industrial systems and vehicles. TEROSON^® is the top brand for bonding, sealing, coating, acoustic, stiffening, and reinforcement solutions for vehicle manufacture, vehicle repair and maintenance (VRM), industrial assemblies, and construction industry applications. Technomelt^® is the leading choice for applications which require an efficient melt adhesive, allowing users to achieve optimum results in manufacturing processes and products.

Grand opening: Bodo Möller Chemie and Henkel Adhesive Technologies jointly celebrate the inauguration of the new Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics branch and the start of the extended cooperation in the Baltic countries (from left to right): Reelika Roop (Customer Service, Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics); Anna Łyszczarz (Sales Manager VRM Poland/Kazakhstan, Henkel Adhesive Technologies); Janis Puls (Sales Engineer VRM, Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics); Siiri Odrats-Koni (CEO Henkel Adhesive Technologies Baltics); Aleksandra Brzozowska (Head of Market Strategy Eastern Europe North Cluster, Henkel Adhesive Technologies); Uhtred Eorwine (Head of Sales Eastern Europe North Cluster, Henkel Adhesive Technologies); Jörg von Ameln (Corporate Vice President, Henkel Adhesive Technologies); Wiktor Rozanski (Sales Manager GM Poland/Kazakhstan, Henkel Adhesive Technologies); Maciej Nawrot (Managing Director, Sales Director CEE, Bodo Möller Chemie Poland); Andres Ratnik (Technical Customer Service, Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics); Frank Haug (Chairman of the Boad, Bodo Möller Chemie Group); Aleksandr Luich (Sales Engineer GM/MRO, Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics); Andrius Prėskienis (Managing Director, Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics); Taavi Luts (Sales Engineer VRM, Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics); Dr. Christoph Schnöll (Vice President of Technology, Bodo Möller Chemie); Kristjan Järve (Grant Thornton Partner, Head of Tax).