H.B. Fuller acquires Liquamelt Corp

H.B. Fuller Company has acquired privately held Liquamelt Corp, an Ohio, USA-based manufacturer of the patented Liquamelt adhesive system.

‘Liquamelt is a unique adhesive system,’ said Jim Owens, president and chief executive officer. ‘This “Cool on Delivery – Hot on Demand” technology is a new category of adhesives and will enable us to help our customers drive cost and complexity from their processes with technology that is based on sustainable and available raw materials. The acquisition of Liquamelt adhesive technology demonstrates our commitment to rapid innovation and new product delivery to the adhesives industry.’

Liquamelt adhesive is flowable at room temperature and combines with easy-to-use delivery equipment to create a fast-bonding, high-performing adhesive solution. It enables room temperature storage and handling of adhesive, where today traditional hot-melt tank and hose temperatures reach as high as 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Liquamelt adhesive contains greater than 40 percent renewable raw materials, allows for significant mileage improvements, and results in reduced overall energy consumption.

Liquamelt Corp currently employs eight people. In addition to the material and equipment patents, the principal assets acquired include equipment and inventory. The Liquamelt adhesive system will now be available exclusively from H.B. Fuller.