Ford, Henkel Take Quantum Leap into the Future of Metal Pretreatment
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MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Feb. 7 / -- Ford Motor Company, along with Henkel Corporation, has produced the automotive industry's first production vehicle with a non-phosphate Bonderite® 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® 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®, Teroson®, Autophoretic®, Bonderite®, Frekote® 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."
Source: Henkel Corporation
CONTACT: Keena Toth of Henkel Corporation, +1-248-589-4828, Mobile, +1- 248-910-6997, or keena.toth@us.henkel.com
Web site: http://www.henkelna.com/automotive
