Henkel Presents the Latest in Automotive Technology at SAE World Congress

Technical presentations will demonstrate Henkel's advances in product technology

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 6 -- Henkel technical experts will deliver technical sessions on the latest advances within the automotive industry. Henkel presentations will feature the environmental advantages of zirconium oxide conversion coatings; the energy efficient, twostep AquenceŽ Co-Cure coating process that simplifies paint shop operations; as well as the advances in metal stamping lubricant performance testing.

Henkel technical sessions in the areas of environmental sustainability and process efficiency,

  include:

  --  New Metal Pretreatment Technology, Tuesday, April 13 at 1:20 p.m.,
      Room D0-04C -- Henkel experts will examine the advantages of a new
      generation conversion coating based on zirconium oxide and its
      performance and environmental advantages compared to the traditional
      zinc phosphate process.

  --  Co-Cure Process: Autodeposition Primer and Powder Topcoat, Tuesday,
      April 13 at 3:00 p.m., Room D0-04C -- Henkel experts will deliver
      information on autodeposition chemistry, process sequence, and
      deposition mechanism. In addition will describe the revolutionary
      AquenceŽ Co-Cure coating process, that saves energy and costs by
      layering AquenceŽ autodeposition coating with a topcoat and or
      adhesive and co-curing them together in a single oven. The performance
      and simplicity advantages of the Co-Cure process, as well as
      commercial applications will also be examined.

  --  Improved Metal Stamping Lubricant Testing Using Controlled Formed
      Panels, Thursday, April 15 at 10:40 a.m., Room D0-07A -- Henkel
      experts will evaluate the differences in results between stamped and
      unstamped (flat) panels on a variety of common stamping lubricant
      acceptance tests, using existing approved stamping lubricants. The
      value of using a standard stamped part for lubricant, cleaner, and
      coating development will be described. The importance of real-world
      process simulation will also be reviewed in the context of coating
      failures.

"Henkel is committed to developing technologies that contribute to environmental sustainability, increase process efficiency and reduce costs," said Chuck Evans, corporate vice president, Henkel. "We are excited to have the opportunity at the 2010 SAE World Congress to present these technological advancements to the automotive community."

For more information, please go to www.henkelna.com/automotive or call 866.332.7024.

Henkel is the market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments to the transportation industry. Backed by extensive design capabilities, a broad product range, specific application knowledge and technical expertise, the company delivers solutions to all segments of automotive development - automotive body, interior, chassis, electronics and powertrain production. Through powerful brands like LoctiteŽ, TerosonŽ, AquenceŽ, BonderiteŽ, FrekoteŽ and MultanŽ, Henkel provides significant economic and environmental advantages for today's vehicles, making them safer, more comfortable and extending vehicle value.

Henkel has been committed to making people's lives easier, better and more beautiful for more than 130 years. A Fortune Global 500 company, Henkel offers strong brands and technologies in three areas of competence: Home Care, Personal Care and Adhesive Technologies. Each day, about 50,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to fulfilling Henkel's claim "A Brand like a Friend." In fiscal 2009, Henkel generated sales of $18.86 billion and adjusted operating profit of $1.84 billion.