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APPLIED Adhesives Achieves 3M Preferred Adhesive Distributor Designation

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April 17, 2026

APPLIED Adhesives has been accepted into the 3M Preferred Adhesive Distributor (PAD) Program. The company reports that this step marks a significant milestone in APPLIED Adhesives' continued growth and commitment to delivering adhesive solutions to customers across a wide range of industries.

The 3M Preferred Adhesive Distributor designation strengthens APPLIED's ability to serve customers, giving them access to 3M's adhesive and tape technologies, enhanced technical resources, and expanded program benefits designed to improve supply reliability, application support, and long‑term customer success.

"This partnership reflects the depth of APPLIED's technical expertise and our shared commitment to helping customers solve complex bonding and assembly challenges," said Austin Nichols, chief commercial officer, APPLIED Adhesives. "Becoming a preferred adhesive distributor allows us to combine 3M's world‑class materials with APPLIED's hands‑on application knowledge, local support, and nationwide reach."

Through the Preferred Adhesive Distributor Program, APPLIED gains access to a range of benefits, including priority supply planning, enhanced training resources, and participation in 3M's Spec Recognition (Spec Rec) program, which helps support new business opportunities where premium adhesive performance is critical. These capabilities enable APPLIED to better support customers in demanding applications while improving speed to market.

The partnership reinforces APPLIED's position as a trusted solutions provider across markets that include assembly, automotive, transportation, energy storage, and industrial manufacturing. It allows APPLIED to offer customers a comprehensive portfolio that includes adhesives, dispensing equipment, parts, service, and technical support.

Additional information about APPLIED Adhesives is available at www.appliedadhesives.com.

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