Henkel Partners with Local Schools to Help Haiti

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Henkel Corporation teamed with metro-Detroit schools, Marian and Brother Rice High Schools in their collection efforts for the survivors of the Haiti earthquake. In their efforts, students and Henkel employees collected 2,000 pounds of supplies, including items such as baby products, water, non-perishable foods and medical supplies. Henkel covered the cost of shipping the items which will be sent to and distributed by the charitable organization Project Haiti.

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Marian students, Emily Evans and Nneka Onwuzurike led the donation drive at their high school. "We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our fellow classmates. The amount collected surpassed our expectations," commented the girls. "We appreciate the corporate support Henkel provided in helping to get these items to the people of Haiti."

"Henkel and its employees recognize the importance of helping those in need, especially given this devastating earthquake and the aftermath facing the people of Haiti," added Chuck Evans, executive vice president, automotive, Henkel. "We commend our employees and these students for their generosity and their efforts to help those facing this difficult situation."

Haiti Project is a charitable outreach ministry run by the Episcopal Dioceses and its volunteers dedicated to helping the people of Haiti.

For additional information on Henkel's automotive solutions, please visit www.henkelna.com/automotive.

About Henkel

Henkel (www.henkelna.com/automotive) is the market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments to the transportation industry. Backed by extensive design capabilities, a broad product range, specific application knowledge and technical expertise, the company delivers solutions to all segments of automotive development – automotive body, interior, chassis, electronics and powertrain production. Through powerful brands like Loctite®, Teroson®, Aquence™, Bonderite®, Frekote® and Multan™, Henkel provides significant economic and environmental advantages for today's vehicles, making them safer, more comfortable and extending vehicle value.

Henkel has been committed to making people's lives easier, better and more beautiful for more than 130 years. A Fortune Global 500 and Germany's most admired company according to a recent Fortune survey, Henkel offers strong brands and technologies in three areas of competence: Home Care, Personal Care and Adhesive Technologies. Each day, more than 52,000 employees in 125 countries are dedicated to fulfilling Henkel's claim "A Brand like a Friend." In fiscal 2008, Henkel generated sales of 14,131 million euros and adjusted operating profit of 1,460 million euros.

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