LAS VEGAS (January 30 - February 2, 2006) -- Henkel Consumer Adhesives, Inc., marketer of Duck® brand duct tape, announces the addition of steel blue Duck® brand duct tape to its existing mix of duct tape colors.

Steel blue Duck® brand duct tape was originally introduced in 2003 as part of a nationwide contest to select the next limited edition color of duct tape. Duct tape enthusiasts were challenged to select between gold, maroon and steel blue. Though maroon was chosen as the winning color, steel blue came in a close second.

This year, the company has decided to bring back steel blue, upping its tally to 19 shades and patterns. Colors range from primaries like red and blue to camouflage patterns and fluorescent colors including Duck® brand Funky Flamingo® duct tape (bright pink) and Duck® brand Island Lime® duct tape (bright green).

The crafting community has embraced colored duct tape, as the sticky stuff serves as an inexpensive and highly durable tool. Duck® brand duct tape is viewed as a versatile "fabric" medium because it is easy to tear by hand, does not fray and is water-resistant. Sticky creations range from wallets and purses to prom formalwear and Halloween costumes.

Not to be forgotten are the advantages colored duct tape has around the house. With several shades to choose from, DIYers can color-code boxes for storage, conceal temporary repairs to furniture or tape down pesky wires. Steel blue Duck® brand duct tape can be used to mend a matching umbrella, repair a child's toy or even hold up a broken fender.

Steel blue Duck® brand duct tape is available at Wal-Mart with a suggested retail price of $2.79. For project ideas, additional product information, or to see all the colors available, visit www.ducktapeclub.com.

The Duck® brand offers an array of tapes, packaging supplies and home products that provide simple, imaginative and helpful solutions for a variety of tasks around the home, school and office. Visit www.duckproducts.com for additional product information.

Duck brand products are developed and marketed by the Henkel Group's North American Consumer Adhesives Businesses. A global leader in adhesives, Henkel is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, and employs more than 50,000 people worldwide in three strategic business areas - Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatment. In 2004, Henkel reported sales of 10.592 billion euros. For more information, visit www.henkel.us.