Somat Dishwasher Tabs

Somat is a historic German brand that pioneered the first detergent for automatic dishwashers in Germany in 1962. It was originally developed by Henkel, a company founded in 1876 in Aachen and later moved to Düsseldorf. Since its inception, Somat has been a leading innovator in the European household cleaning market, introducing the first two-layer dishwasher tabs and various multi-functional formulas.

Manufacturing primarily takes place in Germany, particularly at Henkel's massive production facilities in Düsseldorf, though the company utilizes a global network of factories to supply different international markets. The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, which continues to be controlled by the Henkel family, maintaining its status as one of Germany's most globally successful family-founded companies.