MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company,
along with Henkel Corporation, has produced the automotive industry's first
production vehicle with a non-phosphate Bonderite(R) conversion coating
process. This innovative technology significantly reduces costs,
streamlines the vehicle assembly paint pretreatment operations, and reduces
the environmental impact from the manufacturing process.
"This new pretreatment technology from Henkel helps Ford lead the
industry in innovation while reducing operating costs and minimizing the
environmental impact of our manufacturing processes," said Michael
Vandelinder, chief engineer, Ford Motor Company Paint Engineering. "We will
continue to develop, validate and launch materials and processes that
deliver value to our customers through technology."
The Bonderite(R) coating process reduces waste, VOC and CO2 equivalent
emissions, resulting in minimal environmental impact.
"This innovation is a result of Henkel's commitment to deliver
revolutionary technologies to valued customers such as Ford," said Dan
Wohletz, vice president, automotive North America, Henkel. "This is another
example of a Henkel innovation that enhances our leadership in the metal
pretreatment industry."
Henkel 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(R),
Teroson(R), Autophoretic(R), Bonderite(R), Frekote(R) and Multan(TM),
Henkel provides significant economic and environmental advantages for
today's vehicles, making them safer, more comfortable and extending vehicle
value.
Henkel operates in three strategic business areas: Home Care; Personal
Care; and Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatments. The automotive group
is an integral part of the Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatments
business sector, which also serves the transportation, electronics,
aerospace, metal, durable goods, consumer goods, maintenance and repair and
packaging industries, and offers a broad range of products for the
craftsman and consumer. With brands and advanced technologies, Henkel makes
people's lives easier, better, and more beautiful. 50,000 employees work
for Henkel worldwide. People in 125 countries around the world trust in
brands and technologies from Henkel -- "A Brand like a Friend."
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