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Adhesive Technologies: Facts & Figures

Under unified management, the Adhesive Technologies business sector serves a wide range of user groups with a considerable number of different adhesives, sealants and surface treatment products.

  • In the Craftsmen and Consumer segment, we serve private households, schools, offices, do-it-yourselfers and professional tradespeople.
  • In the Building Adhesives business, we focus on products and system solutions for professional craftsmen working in construction-related trades.
  • We have pooled all our activities serving industrial customers from a wide range of different sectors within our Industry business.

Product Portfolio



  • wallpaper pastes and home decoration products
  • sealants
  • cyanoacrylates
  • wood glues / PVC pipe adhesives
  • assembly and contact adhesives 
  • flooring adhesives
  • waterproofing and thermal insulation products 
  • glue sticks, correction products, adhesive tapes
  • wood adhesives
  • structural adhesives
  • packaging adhesives
  • laminating adhesives
  • reaction adhesives
  • high-performance sealants
  • polyurethane adhesives and sealants
  • surface treatment systems cleaning agents
  • lubricants

Markets Served

  • Household/Office
  • DIY
  • Professional
  • Transportation
  • Electronics
  • Metal Industries
  • Durable Goods
  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods
  • Packaging Materials
  • Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

Global Sales

in million euros

Share of Company Sales: 44 percent

Growth Strategy

  • Leverage world leading positions and become No. 1 in all regions
  • Exploit growth potential in emerging markets
  • Focus on growing and profitable market segments
  • Generate innovations to enhance differentiation and improve competitive edge
  • Combine strong organic growth with selective acquisitions