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
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