From the first recorded use of industrial adhesives during the time of the pharaohs in Egypt until today, our industry has had two consistent driving forces: the changing needs of the industries we serve, and the innovation necessary to meet those needs. During the recent past, we have seen key changes in many of the markets we serve, some dramatic changes in our raw material supply chain, and significant developments in the machinery used to apply our products.
A key requirement of any leading adhesive company is not only to meet customers’ needs but to predict them. In packaging markets, key global trends—such as the use of less packaging, stronger environmental and safety focus, and the constant need to help our customers reduce costs—have resulted in significant innovations in adhesives and adhesive application technology.