Rocky Hill, Conn., June 2, 2006 -- In March, Ken Brodeur joined the top 100 professional BASS anglers in the nation in the exclusive 2006 CITGO® Bassmaster® Elite Series Tour presented by ESPN and the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS). During his six month competitive fishing tour, Loctite® and QuickTite® adhesives from Henkel Corporation will support Brodeur in his efforts to win each tournament.

"Within the fishing community, products like Loctite® and QuickTite® instant adhesives are a common site in the tackle boxes of professional and recreational anglers," explained Brodeur. "They are used as a quick fix for all kinds of unexpected problems. That's why this sponsorship is such a natural fit."

For more than 35 years, Ken Brodeur has fished salt and fresh waters both recreationally and professionally. In December of 2003, he easily captured the amateur title at the 2003 Bassmaster Open Championship held at the Toledo Bend Reservoir in Many, Louisiana. In 2004, Ken received his Pro Card from BASS. In just two short years as a professional angler, he has continuously finished in the top half of the field. Brodeur is a native of Niantic, Connecticut.

Brodeur will compete for $11 million in prizes in the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments held in locations from Texas to New York between March and September 2006. All tournaments will air on ESPN2.

Henkel is a leading provider of maintenance and repair products that solve common problems and prevent future failures. For over 50 years, maintenance professionals have relied on Loctite®, Fixmaster®, Nordbak®, Clover®, and QuickStix (TM) branded products, which have set the standard for superior performance.

"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. In fiscal 2005 Henkel generated sales of 11.974 billion euros. More than 50,000 employees work for Henkel worldwide. People in approximately 125 countries around the world trust in brands and technologies from Henkel.