H . B . Fuller Acquires Beardow Adams
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. B . Fuller Company ( NYSE : FUL ), the biggest pure play adhesives company in the world , has acquired Beardow Adams , a UK-based family-owned business that has grown since its establishment in 1976 into a proven multinational industrial adhesive manufacturer , with customers in more than 70 countries . With manufacturing capabilities across Europe and the U . S ., and a powerful distribution network across the globe , Beardow Adams is recognized for its commitment to quality and service across a variety of industry applications . The acquisition is expected to accelerate profitable growth in many of H . B . Fuller ’ s core end markets and generate business synergies through production optimization , an expanded distribution platform , and difference-making innovation .
“ Combining the two companies is an exciting move toward H . B . Fuller ’ s goal of strengthening our leadership position in the markets and regions we serve by expanding our customer base and technology portfolio to address today ’ s megatrends , such
About Beardow Adams
Beardow adhesives are present across the world in millions of everyday items that help to make the end user ’ s application easier , more efficient and of a better quality . The global adhesive manufacturer and supplier aims to be best in class , knowledge leaders with technologically advanced products .
as e-commerce , food safety , and sustainability ,” said Jim East , executive vice president , Hygiene , Health , and Consumable Adhesives . “ As we combine our businesses , we will be a stronger force in the adhesives industry .”
Beardow Adams generated approximately € 130 million in revenue for the 2022 fiscal year . With a team of 200 employees globally , the company
About H . B . Fuller
Since 1887 , H . B . Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives , sealants , and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives . With fiscal 2022 net revenue of $ 3.75 billion , H . B . Fuller ’ s commitment to innovation and sustainable adhesive solutions brings together people , products , and processes that answer and solve some of the world ’ s biggest challenges .
will operate within H . B . Fuller ’ s existing Hygiene , Health , and Consumable Adhesives global business unit .
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