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September 26, 2006
Henkel Celebrates its 130th Anniversary
DUESSELDORF, Germany, Sept. 26 -- 2006 is not only the year in which Henkel celebrates its 130th anniversary. It is also Henkel's Year of Innovation, in which all employees are making a special effort to submit innovative ideas in all areas of the company. Innovative product ideas have always been one of the pillars of Henkel's success. Duck(R) brand Ultimate duct tape, Dial(R) for Men soap and body wash, Purex(R) plus Renuzit(TM) Super Odor Neutralizer(TM) laundry detergent, got2b(R) glued(TM) hair glue, and Loctite(R) Indigo(TM) visible light cure adhesives -- these are just a few of the many innovations launched by the company in this year alone. Henkel is a dynamic company that thrives on continuous innovation and change.
Ever since it was founded, Henkel has given high priority to research, development and technology in the service of its customers.
Henkel now markets a wide variety of consumer and industrial brands in North America, including Dial(R) soaps and body washes, Purex(R) laundry detergent, Dep(R) and got2b(R) hair styling products, Right Guard(R) antiperspirants, Duck(R) brand duct tape, and Loctite(R) adhesives.
"Henkel -- A Brand like a Friend." Henkel is a leader with brands and technologies that make people's lives easier, better and more beautiful. Henkel, a Fortune Global 500 company, operates in three strategic business areas -- Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatment.
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Visteon Celebrates Opening of $10 Million Technical Center in India
New automotive embedded software facility to house more than 1,000 software employees.
CHENNAI, India, Sept. 25 -- Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation, Dearborn, Michigan, USA (NYSE:VC) today announced the opening of the $10 million Visteon Technical and Services Center in Chennai, India. The 110,000 square-foot facility is set to become Visteon's center of excellence for automotive embedded software, providing support to Visteon globally, including joint ventures and aftermarket business. The Indian arm of Visteon software development accounts for more than 50 percent of the global software development within Visteon.
Photo: Visteon supplies Ford in Europe with a Family Entertainment System.
The new center will build on the strong capability of the India software team to develop and validate electronic modules for audio products (radios, satellite digital radios, media players), instrument clusters, body control modules, adaptive lighting products, electronic climate controls, powertrain electronics and engine control modules, center displays and other products.
Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate control, interior, electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers, and also provides a range of products and services to aftermarket customers. With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Kerpen, Germany; the company has more than 170 facilities in 24 countries and employs approximately 49,000 people.
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