Manufacturer of industrial adhesives, sealants, coatings and specialty chemicals with locations in Germany.
H.B. Fuller Company
Saint Paul, MN (US) · Lüneburg (DE) · Pirmasens (DE) · Wunstorf (DE) · Beijing (CN) · Guarulhos (BR) · Klang (MY)New on Amplifa
About H.B. Fuller
H.B. Fuller, founded in 1887, is a publicly listed manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and specialty chemicals with its global headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA). The portfolio comprises hot-melt and reactive hot-melt adhesives, cyanoacrylates, water-based and solvent-based adhesives, polyurethane, epoxy, silicone and silane-modified systems, butyl and polysulfide sealants, UV-curing products, film adhesives, adhesive tapes as well as water-based coatings and polymer emulsions. Customer industries include packaging, hygiene and nonwovens, medical technology, construction, wood and materials, transportation and electromobility, electronics, aerospace, new energy, labeling and industrial manufacturing. In Germany, the company has sites in Lüneburg (branch with Manufacturing and Adhesive Academy, FSSC 22000 certified), Pirmasens (Kömmerling Chemische Fabrik GmbH) and Wunstorf (Cyberbond Europe GmbH, design and manufacturing of specialty adhesives). Worldwide, the company operates technology centers including in Beijing, Guarulhos and Klang and serves customers through a global distributor network. Since 2023, under CEO Celeste Mastin, the company has pursued an expansion strategy with several acquisitions, including Adhezion Biomedical, Beardow Adams, ND Industries and HS Butyl.
- Site
- Lüneburg
- Processes
- Hot melt adhesives (hot melt and reactive hot melt adhesives), Cyanoacrylates (instant adhesives), Water-based adhesives, Polyurethane adhesives and sealants, Epoxy adhesives, Solvent-based adhesives, Silicone adhesives and sealants, Silane-modified adhesives and sealants
- Materials
- Butyl, Polyurethane, Epoxy, Silicone, Silane-modified polymers, Cyanoacrylate, Polysulfide, Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
- Certificates
- ISO 14001:2015, FSSC 22000, FSSC 22000 (GFSI)
- Founded
- 1887
- Industries
- Packaging, Hygiene and Nonwovens, Medical technology, Construction, Wood and materials, Transportation/Automotive/Electric vehicles
- 01
R&D and custom formulation
- 02
Manufacturing of adhesives, sealants and coatings
- 03
Technical consulting and application support (Technology Centers)
- 04
Training (Adhesive Academy)
- 05
Sales via direct sales and distributor network
Locations
Saint Paul, MN
USGlobal headquarters (1200 Willow Lake Blvd)
Lüneburg
DEBranch with Manufacturing and Adhesive Academy (Technology Center, 2,300 m²)
- Adhesive Academy (Technology Center, 2,300 m²)
Pirmasens
DEKömmerling Chemische Fabrik GmbH, Manufacturing
Wunstorf
DECyberbond Europe GmbH, design and manufacturing of specialty adhesives
Beijing
CNTechnology Center (TONSAN R&D)
- 70+ chemists/engineers
Guarulhos
BRTechnology Center (Adecol)
- Pilot reactor
Klang
MYTechnical Application Center
Product and Application Areas
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot melt adhesives (hot melt and reactive hot melt adhesives)Joining | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastics, Polyolefins |
| Cyanoacrylates (instant adhesives)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Water-based adhesivesJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Polyurethane adhesives and sealantsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Epoxy adhesivesJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Solvent-based adhesivesJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Silicone adhesives and sealantsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Silane-modified adhesives and sealantsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Butyl sealants and butyl tapesJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Polysulfide sealantsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| UV and light-curing adhesivesJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Methyl methacrylate adhesives (MMA)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Heat-activated film adhesives (HAF)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Thermoplastic tapes and laminated adhesive tapesJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spray and aerosol adhesivesJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| ThreadlockersJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tile-setting adhesivesJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Water-based coatings and barrier coatingsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Water-based polymer emulsions (polymers)Plastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Acrylic microsphere adhesives (pressure-sensitive, removable)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Acrylate |
| Mastics, coatings and sealantsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surgical adhesive technologies, tissue bonding, wound dressings (AMS acquisition)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot reactor | – | 1 | – | – | Guarulhos, Brazil |
Additional services
Quality and Certifications
The Lüneburg plant is certified to FSSC 22000 (GFSI) for food-grade adhesive product lines; Cyberbond Europe GmbH in Wunstorf held an ISO 14001:2015 certification (TÜV NORD, valid until 29.06.2023).
| Evidence | Lüneburg | Wunstorf |
|---|---|---|
| FSSC 22000 (GFSI) | ||
| ISO 14001:2015 |
History
- 1887
Harvey Benjamin Fuller produces Fuller's Premium Liquid Fish Glue in St. Paul
- 1915
H.B. Fuller Company incorporated
- 1968
First IPO
- 1972
Acquisition of Lüneburger Wachsbleiche in Germany
- 1981
Construction of the Willow Lake global headquarters, St. Paul, MN
- 2002
Listing on the NYSE (ticker FUL)
- 2015
Opening of the Lüneburg Adhesive Academy
- 2016
Acquisition of Cyberbond (USA and Europe)
- 2023
Celeste Mastin becomes President and CEO; acquisitions include Adhezion Biomedical, Beardow Adams, XCHEM, Aspen Research
- 2024
Acquisitions of ND Industries, HS Butyl, Medfill and GEM S.r.l.
- 2026
Recommended cash takeover offer for Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (~£659 million equity value, ~£715 million EV)