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Press release

September 14, 2012

Associated Industries will carry Henkel Aerospace products including Hysol®, Alodine®, Multan®, and Turco® brands

Associated Industries Becomes Henkel Aerospace Distributor

Wichita, Kan. – Associated Industries announces that they are an approved Henkel authorized distributor. With this new approval, the company will now carry Henkel’s leading Hysol® structural adhesives, and well known surface treatment products, including the Alodine® 871™ and 1132™ Touch-n-Prep pens, Multan® metalworking fluids, and Turco® paint strippers. Additionally, Associated Industries has been added to Henkel’s exclusive BMS Time and Temperature approved distributor list, which includes aerospace distributors that have approval to sell Boeing specified time and temperature sensitive materials.

“We were impressed with Associated Industries long history of sales and service in support of this important aviation region,” said Dennis Cardoza, Global Channel Manager, Aerospace, Henkel.

Associated Industries is ISO 9001: 2008 + AS9120: 2002 Certified, and specializes in serving Aerospace customers in the Wichita area.

“We are very pleased and enthusiastic to have the opportunity to partner with Henkel Aerospace,” said Mark Henry, President of Associated Industries Inc.“Henkel adds a new dynamic to our business that we have not had in the past.This allows Associated Industries to be a more complete, well rounded supplier to our customers.”

For more information on Associated Industries, Inc., please call 316-264-6311 or visit

About Associated Industries

Associated Industries is a leading distributor to the composite industry. Founded in 1955, Associated has the product lines and technical expertise to support any application. Located in Wichita, KS, Associated has a large stocking facility and carries large amounts of material to support customers short lead time needs. Associated adds Henkel Aerospace to its already impressive distribution partnerships, which include; Umeco Process Materials, Hexcel, PRC-Desoto, 3A Composites, Dura Technologies, Axson Technologies, Endurance Technologies, BCC Products, RAMPF, Marbo America, Contec, American Fiber And Finishing, Adhesive Systems Inc, PCCR, and Sandstrom Technologies. For more information visit

About Henkel

Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas: Laundry & Home Care, Cosmetics/Toiletries 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 $21.7 billion and adjusted operating profit of $2.8 billion in fiscal 2011. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. For more information visit

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