In addition to the findings of the study, the technical session will also touch upon the adhesion properties of the polyacrylate FIPG sealant on aluminum and magnesium alloys. “Henkel is committed to developing sustainable technologies that reduce environmental impact while improving performance and quality,” said Dan Wohletz, vice president, NA automotive, Henkel. “This new polyacrylate Formed-In-Place Gasket Liquid sealant is an example of such an innovation. We are excited to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Honda on the study of this technology.”
 
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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 Adhesive Technologies – and is ranked among the Fortune Global 500 companies. More than 60 percent of Henkel’s sales are in fast-moving consumer goods, while the industrial business accounts for almost 40 percent of the company’s total sales. In fiscal 2008, Henkel generated sales of $20.8 billion and adjusted operating profit of $2.1 billion. Our more than 55,000 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.