MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich.,
April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Henkel Corporation
received the
2011
Automotive
News PACE
Award for its
Terophon® HDF
(high damping foam). This is the third
year in a row Henkel's
automotive
technologies
have been
recognized with the
prestigious PACE
Award, which
is awarded to
automotive suppliers
for superior
innovation, technological
advancement and
business
performance.
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Henkel's Terophon® HDF was recognized in the Product category.
This cutting-edge technology replaces the need for manually applied
acoustic damping treatments and anti-flutter mastics. The new
Terophon® HDF product combines the function of these two products
to provide superior acoustical vibration performance and
significant weight savings in radiating structures such as door
skins, roof panels and deck lids.
Terophon® HDF is a unique product that comes in a dry,
pelletized form with 100 percent of the product being used
therefore eliminating waste and scrap. Compared to traditional
damping treatments, additional benefits include, wash-out
resistance, reduced shipping costs and increased process
efficiency.
"Henkel is committed to developing solutions that streamline
processes and contribute to vehicle lightweighting, such as
Terophon® HDF," said Chuck Evans,
corporate vice president, Automotive, Henkel Corporation. "We're
extremely honored to have this product recognized by
Automotive News, Ernst & Young LLP
and Transportation Research Center, Inc. for this achievement."
Henkel was awarded the 2009 PACE Award for Bonderite® TecTalis®,
the automotive industry's first phosphate-free pretreatment, and in
2010 received both the innovation and environmental award for its
Aquence® autodeposition coating.
To learn more about Henkel's automotive solutions, call 1-
866-332-7024 or visit www.henkelna.com/automotive.
The Automotive News PACE Award is viewed around the world as the
industry symbol of innovation and winning this honor elevates
Henkel's stature in the marketplace. The 16th annual PACE
(Premier Automotive Suppliers'
Contribution to Excellence) Award was presented by
Automotive News, Ernst & Young LLP and Transportation Research
Center Inc. (TRC Inc.). The competition was open to suppliers who
contribute products, processes, materials or services directly to
the manufacture of cars or trucks. The Automotive News PACE Award
is accepted around the world as the industry symbol of
innovation.
About Henkel
Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies
in three business areas: Laundry & Home Care,
Cosmetics/Toiletries, and Adhesive Technologies. Founded in 1876,
Henkel holds globally leading market positions both in the consumer
and industrial businesses with well-known brands such as Persil,
Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel employs about 48,000 people and
reported sales of $20.07 billion and
adjusted operating profit of $2.27
billion in fiscal 2010. Henkel's preferred shares are listed
in the German stock index DAX and the company ranks among the
Fortune Global 500.
SOURCE Henkel Corporation