BAY POINT, Calif., May 20, 2008 – The aerospace group of Henkel recently increased manufacturing capacity at its Bay Point, Calif. facility. Increased build rates and the shift to composites in commercial aircraft has provided the need to increase both capacity and capability in Bay Point’s operations. This is the second in a series of three major additions aimed at strengthening service to customers and increasing capabilities in the aerospace structural adhesives market.

During phase one, an SAP-based ERP system was implemented to streamline production planning and supply chain management. Additional mixing and blending equipment also was added to increase production capabilities for films and pastes.

Phase two of the additions, already underway, focus on the following:

• Lean manufacturing to increase operational effeciency and material flow through the facility
• Capital equipment upgrades including investments in additional filming equipment and controls

This additional capacity will enable Henkel to increase operational efficiency, reduce lead times, improve on-time delivery and to be more responsive to industry growth trends.

Henkel is committed to the aerospace industry and has invested in product development, global sales support and facility expansion to become the premier supplier of aerospace adhesives and surface treatments,” said Randy Clement, Henkel North America operations vice president. “In particular, the growth in composites usage in commercial and military aircraft has increased the need for many Henkel products used in composite assembly including adhesives, resins, liquid shims, mold releases, peel plies and composite surfacing films.”

For more information on Henkel’s aerospace technologies, visit its Web site at
www.henkelna.com/aerospace.

Henkel’s aerospace group provides structural adhesives and metal surface treatments. Structural adhesives are used for composite, metal and honeycomb assembly in all sectors of aerospace. Metal surface treatments include cleaners, metal pre-treatment chemicals, jet engine overhaul cleaners and paint removers for the maintenance and preparation of aircraft. Our target customers include OEM’s, subcontractors, and maintenance & overhaul centers. Key brands include Hysol® for structural adhesives, Turco® for metal surface treatments and key product brands of Frekote® mold release chemicals and Alodine® conversion coatings. For more information, please visit
www.henkelna.com/aerospace.

For more than 130 years, Henkel has been a leader with brands and technologies that make people's lives easier, better, and more beautiful. Henkel operates in three business areas -- Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesives Technologies -- and ranks among the Fortune Global 500 companies. In fiscal 2007, Henkel generated sales of $19.218 billion and operating profit of $1.975 billion. Our 53,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to fulfilling our corporate claim, "A Brand like a Friend," and ensuring that people in more than 125 countries can trust in brands and technologies from Henkel.

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Matina Kakar
Marketing Communications
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Email: matina.kakar@us.henkel.com
www.henkelna.com/aerospace