Over the past four years, Henkel power brands have supplied proof of their capability to win - and keep - the Dakar Rally competitors' confidence. When drivers in 2009 are racing over Argentine plains and through Chilean desert instead of African rocks and dunes, the company will again be Official Supplier of Loctite® and Pattex products for fast and efficient repairs

The Henkel portfolio offers a wide range of products that have become ideal partners for rally competitors: Loctite® anaerobic threadlockers are a good example for those small yet very important items that can make the difference between victory and defeat, as they perform reliably where mechanical devices fail. Broken windscreens occur frequently while cars and trucks race through rugged terrain: drivers have come to rely on Teroson direct glazing sealants which achieve extremely fast drive-away times - a must for a quick replacement allowing them to continue the race in good time. Plastic parts, often badly cracked, punched and broken during the race, can be restored quickly and reliably using Teroson Plastic Repair products. The Pattex Power Tape repairs, secures, holds and seals, making it an indispensable ally, versatile, waterproof and invaluable to have along.
Henkel products prevent loose bolts, worn bearings and leaking seals, replace broken windscreens, repair gaping holes in plastic components, tape up broken parts - in short, they cover a spectrum of applications too numerous to mention. The rally provides an ideal testing arena for new product developments, confirming the superior quality of Henkel products even under the most extreme racing conditions. Of course the four Henkel specialists, known as the "Charlies" to most of the drivers and even more so to their mechanics, will head for South America to provide advice and hands-on support  during scrutineering and throughout the rally. Over the years, close contacts have developed into a strong relation of mutual trust and understanding, built on the competent assistance and the high-quality products which have helped many drivers make it to the finish line.

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