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This section provides an overview for wood adhesives as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 wood adhesive manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked wood adhesive companies as of December, 2024: 1.Hexion., 2.US Adhesives Co., 3.Capitol.
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Wood adhesive is a specialized adhesive designed for bonding wood surfaces together. It is essential in numerous wood-related applications, from furniture making and construction to various DIY projects. This type of adhesive typically contains resins, hardeners, and additives that, when mixed and applied to wood, react with the hardener to cure and form a durable adhesive film. This film effectively adheres to the wood fibers, creating a strong bond.
The use of wood adhesives is prevalent in creating and repairing furniture, constructing wooden structures, and in many DIY wood projects. The process involves applying the adhesive to the wood surfaces, clamping them together to ensure tight bonding, and allowing sufficient time for the adhesive to dry. Key characteristics of wood adhesives include their compatibility with different wood types, water and heat resistance, flexibility, and user-friendliness, making them an indispensable tool in woodworking and construction.
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Hexion came into being in 1899 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, as a manufacturer of adhesives and performance materials. The company's product portfolio consists of VeoVaTM vinyl esters, VersaticTM Acid 10, Formaldehyde 50% Solution, and CarduraTM E10P glycidyl ester. The products play a crucial role in various applications, such as improving adhesion and cohesiveness in waterborne pressure-sensitive adhesives, enhancing rubber adhesion in tire manufacturing, and facilitating the production of low-VOC acrylic polyol resins. The company serves various industries, including tire manufacturing, thermoset resin production, organic chemicals, and agricultural chemicals.
Proflex Products, founded in 1988 and located in Haines City, Florida, is a manufacturer of construction products. The company is known for the production of mortars, thin sets, and adhesives that can aid in sound control and water vapour reduction and suppression of cracks. The products are largely used in both commercial and residential sectors and used in ceramic tiles, wood and stone bricks. Ideal for finished flooring, these products are environment-friendly and largely used during the construction of single and multi-homes, condominiums, commercial office spaces, hotels, hospitals, stadiums and airports.
DAP Global Inc., established in 1865 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of home repair and construction products. The company offers a wide range of products, including caulks, sealants, foam, adhesives, and repair products. These products find use in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and are available in 60,000 retail outlets. It operates multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada, serving North America and beyond.
CUSTOM Building Products, established in 1964 and headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, USA, is a manufacturer and service supplier of tile installation and flooring preparation solutions. It provides a diverse product range primarily categorized into primers, self-leveling underlayments, and fiber-reinforced self-leveling underlayments. Its offerings address diverse job conditions and requirements, providing effective solutions for shower waterproofing, crack prevention, thin-set mortars, performance grouts, and tile sealers. The company stands by its tile installation products by offering robust lifetime warranties.
Bison International BV, founded in 1966, in Kloetinge, Zeeland, The Netherlands, is a manufacturer and distributor of cleaners and sealants that provide adhesives. The company’s product portfolio includes glue tools, parquet adhesives, epoxy repair products and polyurethane wood adhesives. It markets its products to construction and building contractors as well as private individuals. The Company is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. It aims to improve its products and offer solutions in order to meet the needs of customers and end-users as well as of future generations.
AkzoNobel Wood Finishes and Adhesives, is a supplier of bonding solutions to the wood-working industry. They specialize in crafting bonding solutions for challenging gluing conditions and difficult-to-bond wood species. Their expertise covers Building Products, Flooring & Furniture applications.The company's commitment to high performance is supported by patented application technology integrated with adhesive solutions. The company provides a range of application machines, offering both mixed-in and separate application techniques, along with a variety of accessories, ensuring customized solutions and strong post-sale support
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hexion. |
10.7%
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| 2 | US Adhesives Co. |
9.9%
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| 3 | Capitol |
9.1%
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| 4 | AkzoNobel Wood Finishes and Adhesives |
9.1%
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| 5 | Power Adhesives Ltd. |
8.3%
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| 6 | Proflex Products |
8.3%
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| 7 | Specialty Polymers, Inc. |
7.4%
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| 8 | H.B. Fuller Construction Products, Inc. |
7.4%
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| 9 | Franklin Adhesives & Polymers |
5.8%
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| 10 | Bison International B.V. |
5.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the wood adhesive page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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5 | 100.0% |
