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Henkel expands MRO business in South Africa with Nordbak acquisition
Henkel strengthens its position in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market by acquiring South African company Nordbak. The move supports Henkel’s growth strategy in emerging markets and bolsters its presence in the mining and infrastructure segments.
Henkel has announced the acquisition of South Africa-based Nordbak (Pty) Ltd, a specialist provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions for mining, infrastructure and general industry. The company’s broad product portfolio, established customer base and technical application know-how will expand Henkel’s MRO offering in a strategically important and fast-growing regional market.
This transaction aligns with the global growth strategy of Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit. By acquiring Nordbak, Henkel reinforces its commitment to South Africa – a region with strong demand for high-performance repair and protective technologies for critical industries. The integration aims to combine Nordbak’s market position and local expertise with Henkel’s technologies and international sustainability standards.
Local production and sustainability focus
Arash Radgoudarzi, Country President for Henkel in South Africa, described the acquisition as a “strong strategic addition” to Henkel’s global MRO platform. He emphasised that combining local customer proximity and industry knowledge with Henkel’s global reach and sustainability ambitions will deliver added value for customers and help protect and extend the lifespan of vital infrastructure.
Nordbak employs around 105 people and operates a network of production and service sites in Wadeville, Kathu and Phalaborwa. Its product range, marketed under the NORDBAK® brand, includes abrasion- and acid-resistant coatings, epoxy-based crusher backing compounds, metal repair solutions, grouts and anticorrosive coatings. These solutions play an important role in enhancing asset durability and operational efficiency in sectors such as mining, petrochemicals and mineral processing.
Supporting resilient industries
Henkel plans to continue investing in local production capacities and regional technical expertise. The company intends to align all activities with international sustainability standards to strengthen industrial resilience and promote environmental responsibility throughout its value chain.
Mark Beyl, Managing Director of Nordbak, said: “We are proud of our long-standing success in South Africa’s MRO industry. Becoming part of Henkel marks the start of an exciting new chapter, offering access to global innovation opportunities and a strong focus on sustainability.”
