Press Release
2015/07/06
Long-term partnership since 1988
Henkel and Nihon Parkerizing announce extended cooperation to benefit global Surface Treatment customers
Henkel and Nihon Parkerizing Co. Ltd are taking their 27-year business cooperation to the next level with the signing of a broad license contract for surface technologies. 
Effective from July 1, 2015, the new partnership extends a current cross license agreement on conversion coatings to a broader field of surface treatment products. The move will give customers, who are primarily from the automotive and aerospace industries, access to both companies’ technologies on a global basis. A distribution agreement for Japan covers Henkel’s Cleaners, Lubricants and Surface Treatment.
As a leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide, Henkel sets high standards for corrosion protection, paint adhesion and environmental safety.
Nihon Parkerizing supplies surface treatment chemicals to a broad range of industries for a diverse range of purposes including cleaning substrates, adding corrosion resistance, creating a base for painting and providing lubrication; as well as offering the latest knowhow and extensive technical support.
Angela Cackovich, Corporate Vice President and Head of the global Steering Units Surface Treatment and Cleaners and Lubricants, Henkel, comments: “Henkel has enjoyed a long-term partnership with Nihon Parkerizing since 1988. We are delighted to take this relationship to a broader, more intensive cooperation that will give our globally-active customers worldwide access to the full range of both companies’ innovative surface treatment technologies and products.”

About Henkel
Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas: Laundry & Home Care,  Beauty  Care  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 47,000 people and reported sales of 15,605 million euros and adjusted operating profit of 2,029 million euros in fiscal 2011. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX.
Contact       Holger Elfes                             
Phone         +49 211 797-99 33                               
E-mail         holger.elfes@henkel.com                     

Henkel and Nihon Parkerizing extend their corporation to benefit global Surface Treatment.