The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) held its 10^th annual Innovation Awards at the 2026 Annual Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 21, 2026. The awards recognize the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry. Independent judges reviewed the following categories and weightings as part of their review process:

• Science and Innovation (30%)
• Applicability & Impact (10%)
• Impact of the Technology Relative to the State of the Art (30%)
• Qualifications, Experience and Capabilities (20%)
• Significant Milestone (10%)

The 2026 Innovation Award winner was Bostik and Dr. Patxi Garra, and Dr. Francois Court for their development entitled “Born2Bond™ Ultra K85: Water Resistant, Bio-Based Instant Adhesive”. Born2Bond Ultra K85 is a fast-bonding adhesive that boasts exceptional resistance to humidity and high temperatures. The first-ever instant adhesive to withstand up to 1,000 hours at 85 °C and 85% relative humidity (up to 5,000 hours on ABS), it is ideal for bonding substrates exposed to highly variable environmental conditions, without compromising outstanding sustainability credentials. Learn more here.

The award for first runner up went to H.B. Fuller with a development called “Millennium PG-1 EF ECO2: 2-Part Canister PUR Adhesive Propelled with Naturally Occurring Gases.” Learn more about this innovation from H.B. Fuller.

H.B. Fuller was also recognized for the second runner up award for a submission titled “Novel, Custom Designed Polymer Platforms & Formulations Enabling Functional Coatings for Paper Packaging.” For more information about this H.B. Fuller product, click here.

“This year, ASC had a nice bump in the overall submissions and entries, as compared to years past, which is a testament to our members wanting to ‘tell their stories’ and new product innovations. It is outstanding to witness the various product breakthroughs and advances of adhesive and sealant technologies. Company submissions represent a significant advancement with real-world industry impact. This past year, the Board of Directors, ASC staff, refreshed our ASC Vision Statement to: ‘A thriving, global member community, leading innovation through high-performance adhesives and sealants.’ The 2026 Innovation Awards finalists helped bring that vision to life,” said Brian Peters, senior director of membership and industry programs at the ASC.