http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012.htmhttp://www.achesonindustries.com:80/com/structure_images/henkellogo_219202_web_120W.pnghttp://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012.htmhttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification<img src="/com/content_images/henkelbus_folie_sustainability_269859_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x34.jpg" alt="" title="" />05/15/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Adhesive tapes, graphic films and sophisticated labels for upmarket consumer goods demand innovative adhesives, and Henkel has developed a comprehensive portfolio to meet such needs. Offering solutions in both areas, it comprises removable, repositionable and permanent products. </P>05/15/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120516-repositionable-adhesives-with-high-final-bond-strength-35917.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_267169_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />05/15/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Flexible packages offer top functionality combined with low material costs and low weight. Manufacturing them demands increasingly innovative and sustainable solutions. To meet these needs, Henkel has expanded its product portfolio by adding a new solvent-free Liofol brand laminating adhesive based on renewable raw materials that makes it ideal for biofilms. In addition, the globally leading adhesives manufacturer is presenting two solvent-free and TDI-free laminating systems with a long pot life. </P>05/15/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120515-innovative-adhesives-for-flexible-packaging-35910.htm<img src="/com/content_images/Adhesin_rgb_37475_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x18.jpg" alt="" title="" />05/14/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Since 2011, packages for food have been subjected to even more stringent regulations than ever. They are governed by legislation such as the European regulation on plastic materials, which specifies limits for migration of ingredients into packaged foods. In order to ensure that practically no substances can migrate from the adhesive to the food, Henkel is now offering Low Migration versions of its well-known water-based adhesives under the Adhesin brand. </P>05/14/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120514-water-based-adhesin-adhesives-as-low-migration-products-35906.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_136214_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x65.jpg" alt="" title="" />05/11/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Henkel has signed an agreement with the US-based specialty chemicals company Cytec Industries Inc. to acquire its high-performance pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) product range. Pressure sensitive adhesives are specialized adhesives used in the packaging, automotive, electronic and durable goods industries for foils and films, tapes or labels offering high performance adhesive characteristics. </P>05/11/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-henkel-to-acquire-pressure-sensitive-adhesives-product-range-35899.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_269095_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />05/10/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>At this year’s SURFAIR in Biarritz, France, the emphasis lies on sustainable innovations in surface treatments for the aerospace industry. During the conference, Henkel will be presenting the new products Alodine 5923 Plus, a chromate-free conversion coating, and the borate- and silicate-free cleaner Turco C 8000 GL. In addition, the globally leading adhesives manufacturer will be introducing a new three-component technology for surface treatment. </P>05/10/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120510-chromate-free-surface-treatment-for-high-user-safety-35891.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_268968_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />05/10/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>For high-volume applications like laminating, efficient processing is especially important. The innovative Aerobond system from Henkel significantly speeds up laminating processes in the paper and woodworking industry while improving their efficiency at the same time. </P>05/10/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120510-aerated-adhesive-speeds-up-processing-35884.htm<img src="/com/content_images/2012.05.09_Q1_2012_quarterlyreport_en_268394_web_171H_171W_rdax_66x93.gif" alt="" title="" />05/09/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<UL> <LI>Sales rise 4.8 percent to 4,008 million euros (organic: +4.7%)</LI> <LI>Adjusted* operating profit: up 16.6 percent to 551 million euros</LI> <LI>Adjusted* EBIT margin: up 1.3 percentage points to 13.7% </LI> <LI>Adjusted* earnings per preferred share (EPS): up 19.2% to 0.87 euros</LI> <LI>Emerging markets again show above-average growth (+8.7%)</LI> <LI>Improved gross margin despite raw material price increases</LI></UL>05/09/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-henkel-records-solid-sales-growth-and-boosts-profitability-in-q1-35853.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_268182_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />05/08/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Digital printing is booming. Books on demand, photo books, doctoral theses or small print runs of catalogs and company brochures are increasingly being produced digitally rather than by classic offset printing. Henkel has put together a complete product range of bookbinding adhesives to meet the specific needs of this sector. </P>05/08/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120508-henkel-develops-adhesives-for-print-on-demand-35845.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_267159_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />05/07/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>For high-performance spine gluing of books and brochures, precise application of the adhesive is absolutely essential. Any errors at this stage in the bookbinding machine can rapidly lead to several thousand rejects. Henkel is now offering the “Smart Control” monitoring system that allows users to detect production errors instantly. </P>05/07/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120507-top-quality-thanks-to-automatic-monitoring-35816.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_267345_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />05/04/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>With its range of emission-reduced polyurethane hotmelt adhesives (PUR hotmelts), Henkel is setting new standards of occupational health and safety in the graphic arts industry. The innovative adhesives of the Purmelt MicroEmission series are a response to the growing awareness of the need for sustainable production processes in the industry and are recommended by accident insurance institutions. At Drupa 2012, Henkel is presenting improved products for spine binding and also emission-reduced PUR hotmelts for side gluing and endpapering. </P>05/04/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120504-more-working-safety-and-higher-efficiency-35801.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_267169_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />05/03/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Henkel will be showcasing its complete portfolio of products and technologies for the printing and packaging industries at Drupa 2012 from May 3 to 16 in D&uuml;sseldorf. The global leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments will be presenting innovations ranging from an automatic monitoring system for spine gluing in bookbinding machines and especially eco-sustainable laminating adhesives to Low Migration effect coatings that give food packages a brilliant metallic gloss. </P>05/03/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120503-henkel-shows-latest-innovations-at-the-drupa-2012-fair-35757.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_267102_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />05/02/2012 - Warsaw / Poland<P>Cheung Hoi Fai and Sun Yi, both from the Hong Kong University of Science &amp; Technology, won 1st prize in the fifth annual Henkel Innovation Challenge (HIC) with their innovative idea for the year 2030. Their <EM>Loctite Watts </EM>product makes it possible to convert heat waste energy into useful power when applied between the components of a special electronic device. The Chinese student duo beat out nineteen other teams from around the world in the HIC International Finals which took place last week in Warsaw, Poland. </P>05/02/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120502-winner-of-5th-annual-henkel-innovation-challenge-35737.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_265837_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />04/25/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Advances in power electronics are key to a sustainable energy future: Semiconductor power devices such as insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) deliver the high switching speeds which are critical for energy efficiency in electric cars, trains and other industrial applications. For the use of alternative energies, ultra-high efficiency and high-power density designs are imperative. Recognizing these market needs, Henkel has developed a comprehensive range of materials to further advance power electronics technology and will showcase these innovations from 8 to 10 May at SMT in Nuremberg. </P>04/25/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120425-materials-innovations-for-high-power-electronics-35612.htm<img src="/com/content_images/KV_fuel_cell_265578_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />04/24/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>At the 2012 World Battery Congress, Henkel will discuss advances in sealing material for the containment of fluids or gases without leaks for the life of high voltage batteries and fuel cells. Additionally, the presentation will cover methods for evaluating energy performance requirements, and effective seal designs for demanding environments. </P>04/24/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120424-world-battery-congress-2012-in-michigan-usa-35559.htm<img src="/com/content_images/Automotive_265561_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />04/24/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Henkel will discuss its new coating technology for automotive combustion engine applications in a technical presentation at SAE World Congress and Exposition. It highlights a study Henkel conducted in collaboration with FEV that shows that Henkel’s Electro Ceramic coating technology reduces emission formation and has the potential to reduce fuel consumption inside the combustion chamber of internal combustion engines. </P>04/24/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120424-henkel-presents-new-multifunctional-coating-35554.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_261712_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />04/23/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Henkel has recently been chosen by the British company Rexam plc, the world’s largest beverage can manufacturer, to receive its prestigious “Supplier of the Year” award. This honor was conferred on Henkel by Rexam BCE&amp;A (Beverage Can Europe &amp; Asia) in recognition of Henkel’s contributions, including its latest product innovations and the savings achieved in Rexam’s overall production process. </P>04/23/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120423-henkel-awarded-supplier-of-the-year-at-rexam-35547.htm<img src="/com/content_images/022_HV_2012_by_fotomuc_de_263921_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x62.jpg" alt="" title="" />04/16/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Gemrany<P>Held in D&uuml;sseldorf on April 16, 2012, the Annual General Meeting of Henkel AG &amp; Co. KGaA saw all of its agenda resolutions passed by the voting shareholders, of whom a total of some 2,000 attended the event. </P>04/16/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120416-henkel-holds-annual-general-meeting-35522.htm<img src="/com/content_images/002_HV_2012_by_fotomuc_de_263795_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x62.jpg" alt="" title="" />04/16/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>At today’s Annual General Meeting, Henkel CEO Kasper Rorsted outlined the main success drivers for the company’s business performance in 2011. “Henkel recorded the best year in its company history. We fully met all our financial targets and even overdelivered on a number of them. The strong focus on our vision and values and on our strategic priorities, as well as the global footprint of our company significantly contributed to this achievement.” </P>04/16/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120416-henkel-reconfirms-2012-targets-35505.htm<img src="/com/content_images/Packshot_401_406_and_454_261688_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />04/05/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Loctite instant adhesives for industrial applications already encompass a broad range of different categories, such as light-curing, low-bloom, impact and shock resistant, as well as toughened products for flexible bond lines. Loctite instant adhesives are also extensively used for joining difficult-to-bond plastics, for gap-filling applications and in medical devices. Now, with Loctite 401, 406 and 454, three products with an enhanced formulation have been launched onto the market, capable of withstanding service temperatures of up to 120 &deg;C. </P>04/05/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120405-new-loctite-instant-adhesives-built-to-take-the-heat-35370.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_261750_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />04/02/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Henkel and 4SC Discovery have agreed a research collaboration in the area of compound screening. The aim of the joint research project is to identify new and more effective laundry detergent ingredients. For its part, 4SC Discovery will perform property calculations for several million substances. Henkel will then use application testing to determine the substances most suitable for new detergent formulations.</P>04/02/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120402-innovative-ingredients-for-future-laundry-detergents-35347.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_259692_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />03/29/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Filter manufacturers can now process their products with adhesives that are even more thermally stable – and save money at the same time. Henkel, the global leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments is presenting its innovative adhesives at the World Filtration Congress in Graz, Austria, from April 16 to 20. </P>03/29/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120329-adhesives-for-filters-with-enhanced-thermal-stability-35339.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_136214_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x65.jpg" alt="" title="" />03/28/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>Henkel today signed a new 800 million euros revolving credit facility. The facility with a tenor of 5 years and two additional one-year extension options serves as a backup for Henkel’s Commercial Paper programs, securing flexible financing for the company. The existing 700 million euros 5-year revolving credit facility signed inMarch 2010 will remain in place. Due to Henkel’s excellent cash situation the company decided to reduce the total volume of its revolving credit facilities from 2.1 billion euros to 1.5 billion euros.</P>03/28/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-henkel-signs-new-800-million-euros-revolving-credit-facility-35312.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_260861_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />03/26/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<p>As a leader in development of high-performance adhesives, Henkel expanses its portfolio of surface-mount adhesives (SMA) with the company&rsquo;s new product Loctite 3621. This adhesive has been validated for use with non-contact dispensing technologies, often referred to as jetting. This capability makes the SMA even more ideal for high-volume production environments and enables higher throughput as well as more uniform dot dimensions.</p>03/26/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120326-loctite-chipbonder-35292.htm<img src="/com/content_images/Macromelt_MM6208_V_260052_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />03/16/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Gemany<P>Henkel’s low-pressure molding Macromelt technology portfolio has recently been expanded to include a material designed specifically for high thermal stability and chemical resistance. The product, Macromelt MM6208, has all of the benefits consistent with Macromelt technology, but has a high Relative Temperature Index (RTI) rating of 95&deg; C, making it ideal for certain automotive, consumer and appliance applications, where a very high RTI rating is required for good thermal stability. </P>03/16/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120316-new-material-with-highest-rti-rating-in-its-class-35178.htm<img src="/com/content_images/conv_259398_web_171H_171W_rdax_93x93.jpg" alt="" title="" />03/12/2012 - D&uuml;sseldorf / Germany<P>In today’s electronic devices such as smartphones there are numerous complex engineering components. Expanding on its portfolio of advanced underfill materials, Henkel has developed Loctite UF3810, a new underfill technology that provides extremely high reliability while also enabling easier reworkability as compared to previous generation products. Ideally suited for today’s handheld communication and entertainment applications, Loctite UF3810 delivers excellent drop and shock protection. </P>03/12/2012http://www.achesonindustries.com:80/press/press-releases-2012-20120312-henkel-develops-reworkable-underfill-35156.htm