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Henkel Technologies

Henkel is the world market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments for consumers, craftsmen and industrial applications.

From our long tradition we have a well-balanced portfolio of International, regional and local brands. Henkel offers a multitude of applications to satisfy the needs of different target groups – consumers as well as craftsmen and industrial businesses.

It all began on June 22, 1923, when the very first delivery of adhesives left the Henkel facility in Düsseldorf, Germany. This historical milestone marked the birth of a business segment in which Henkel is now global market leader.


National Starch

For more than 100 years, National Starch and Chemical has been providing solutions to customers’ adhesives needs. In food and consumer packaging, woodworking, pressure sensitive labels and tapes, automotive, construction, disposable nonwovens and more.  The company began by making glue sizing for paper and textiles. Today, National is a global leader in adhesive innovation, with unparalleled expertise in emulsion, hot melt, solution, 100% solids and reactive adhesive chemistries.  National’s expertise ranges from the molecular level in synthetic polymers to the macro level in optimizing adhesive use. Our researchers work closely with our applications staff to ensure that our products work effectively on our customers’ equipment.


Loctite

The Loctite brand is now part of Henkel, a German family company with interest in many chemical and industrial products. Loctite is the market leader in adhesive technology, and although its original anaerobic technology is still core to its business many know Loctite for its superglue (cyanoacrolate) adhesives. Loctite now offers a complete range of adhesives to provide engineering solutions for all industries globally.


3M

3M's Industrial business segment represents some of our original business, such as tape and specialty adhesives. As industrial brands continuously transform through technological innovation, this business segment also aptly presents 3M innovation at work.  The 3M Tapes and Adhesives Division offers many types of adhesives, which include thin and thick bonding, specialty tapes and identification solutions with the broadest line of products for markets ranging from electronics, transportation, appliances, and manufacturing, to consumer applications.

Key Product Ranges:

3M™ VHB Tapes

3M™ Aerosol Adhesives

3M™ Industrial Tapes (Duct Tapes, Foam Tapes Vinyl Tapes, Masking Products etc)

Scotchmate™ Reclosable Fasteners

Bumpon™ Protective Products and

3M-Matic™ Print and Apply Systems


The Matrix Advanced Materials Adhesives business, developer and manufacturer of Matrix Adhesives, is a global leader in providing engineering solutions for designers and manufacturing engineers throughout key OEM and General Industrial manufacturing industries.  We are a dedicated company to the service of our customers. We have experienced experts in the industries that we supply. If you are looking for a company to provide you with first class engineering and customer service, then Matrix Adhesives is your answer.


ITW Plexus

ITW Plexus® is a business unit of Illinois Tool Works, a Fortune 200 company, and a worldwide giant in fastening, joining, sealing, and coating technologies. The Plexus business unit makes and sells the patented new Plexus methacrylate adhesives for structural bonding of nearly all thermoplastics, metals, and composite materials. A key benefit of these adhesives is their ability to provide extremely durable bonds with little or no surface preparation. Plexus adhesives have a proven record of outstanding performance in the most demanding applications in the transportation, marine, and engineering construction industries.


Gaska

Gaska Tape is a leading innovative manufacturer of closed-cell foams and adhesive foam tapes (PVC Foam, Polyester Foam and Gaska Hi Bond® Adhesive Tapes). Gaska provides versatile solutions in gaskets for Sealing, Cushioning, Insulating and Protecting. We design and supply custom foams and adhesive tape products, with modifications or enhancements developed for a wide variety of applications.

Gaska Tape’s innovative products are used for multiple applications among a cross section of industries, including Automotive, Industrial, Construction, Heating and Air Conditioning, Weatherstripping, Recreational Vehicle (RV), Electronics and Medical.


Permabond

Permabond offers an extensive range of anaerobic adhesives and sealants (threadlockers, retaining compounds, pipe sealants and gasketing adhesives), cyanoacrylate (instant adhesive), epoxy, acrylic and UV-curable adhesives (ideal for glass bonding). Permabond’s team of chemists can be called upon to develop custom adhesive solutions for your application and to assist you in technical projects.  Permabond’s adhesives are approved for use in a wide variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacture, defense (Mil-Spec), plumbing & sprinkler systems, oil & gas, electronics, plus many other diverse applications.


HMT

HMT manufactures manual and automated hot melt adhesive dispensing equipment, heated hoses, and Benchmark hot melt adhesives.

HMT's hot melt adhesive applicators and adhesive technology are utilized in these industrial product assembly operations: appliance, bookbinding, converting, filter, foundry, mattress manufacturing, packaging, woodworking, furniture, automotive components, electronics, foam converting, metal building and more. . .With three levels of performance and one standard for quality and reliabilty - PROFLEX®, BENCHMARK®, and AUTOPACK systems have set the standard for applicators for product assembly and packaging hot melt applications. 

With our complete line of Benchmark® Adhesives, our certified testing lab and our process evaluation facilities, Hot Melt Technologies can be relied on to meet your needs for industrial hot melt applications with the latest adhesive technology.  Since 1981, Hot Melt Technologies has been providing products and services to companies just like yours. When you are seeking value, expertise, and complete satisfaction, remember...No One Puts It Together Like HMT®


Calex

APPLIED PRODUCTS Caldex division has been manufacturing custom latex compounds for over 30 years.  In that time, Caldex has developed a reputation for superior quality, batch consistency and unsurpassed technical support. Our on-staff latex chemist will work with your team to develop and manufacture the right product for your specific requirements or you may choose from one of our existing quality products.  


Graco

Founded in 1926, Graco is a world leader in fluid handling systems and components. Graco products move, measure, control, dispense, and apply a wide range of fluids and viscous materials used in vehicle lubrication, commercial and industrial settings.


Ashland

We satisfy our customers by delivering results through quality chemical products and services. Our desire to grow drives our passion to win in the marketplace. With a unified, low-cost operating structure, we’ll remain competitive across every business and in every geographic region. At Ashland, our products touch all aspects of your life. We're the plastics making up your kitchen appliances, and the motor oils lubricating your cars. We're the gel coats that keep your powerboats looking new, and the treatment chemicals that make your water safe. We're in the packaging materials protecting your food, and the inks and labels you use at work.


Avery

Changing the way people work by providing creative solutions, unique services and innovative products for the office, school and home.  Our values guide the way we work together to build an ethical and successful business where people are respected, involved, enjoy, and are challenged by their work and continuously learn.


COX

COX North America, Inc. is the exclusive U.S. distributor of COX hand-held sealant and adhesive applicators and is located in Haslett, Michigan.  All products in the COX line are manufactured in-house at three locations; 2 locations in England and one location in Michigan.  Offering a wide range of in-stock products with on-time delivery commitments, customer and technical service, and a parts and repair service.  Dedicated to listening to the views and ideas of our customers, to ensure that future development remains the focus in providing a range of products optimally suited to the changing needs of our customers.


THA

TAH Industries is the leading manufacturer of motionless mixer solutions. We offer a complete system for meter/mix and cartridge applications--including mixers, cartridges, dispensers, and valves--for two-component adhesives. For in-line chemical or water treatment applications, we offer a comprehensive line of metal and plastic mixers.  We design and manufacture all our high quality products at our own modern facilities. In addition to our extensive inventory, we'll custom build special parts and ship them out same day.


Glue Dots

Founded in 1995, Glue Dots International revolutionized the adhesives industry with pressure sensitive Glue Dots Brand Adhesive Products.  Located in New Berlin, Wisconsin, Glue Dots holds several patents and continues to develop new, efficient adhesive products for industrial, specialty and consumer markets.

Glue Dots Adhesive Products are used in a variety of industries, including:

Packaging   |   Crafts and Home   |   Printing   |   Gift Baskets   |   Material Handling   |   |Greeting Card   |   Manufacturing and Assembly   |   Balloon Decorating