Henkel Donates in Aid of Flood Victims

Immediate aid for victims of the flood disaster in Southeast Asia

GULPH MILLS, Pa., and DUSSELDORF, Germany, Jan. 5 -- As immediate aid following the flood disaster in Southeast Asia, Henkel has pledged a cash donation of $677,000 (500,000 euros). In addition, Henkel is preparing to send clothing and hygiene products valued at $677,000 (500,000 euros).

"Henkel has endeavored to respond to this catastrophe by providing aid and assistance to the victims in as rapid and as unbureaucratic a manner as possible," explained Knut Weinke, Executive Vice President, Human Resources at Henkel KGaA.

Henkel in North America is the manufacturer of leading consumer and industrial brands like Loctite(R) adhesives, Dial(R) soap, Duck(R) brand duct tape, and Dep(R) hair gel.

"Henkel - A Brand like a Friend." Henkel is a leader with brands and technologies that make people's lives easier, better and more beautiful. The Henkel Group operates in three strategic business areas -- Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatment. In fiscal 2003 the Henkel Group generated sales of 9.436 billion euros and an operating profit (EBIT) of 706 million euros. More than 50,000 employees work for the Henkel Group worldwide. People in 125 countries around the world trust in brands and technologies from Henkel.