2024: Building Bonds and Achieving Milestones

As we close out an incredible year together, we reflect on the milestones of 2024 — each a testament to our dedication to customer-first innovation, collaboration, and industry leadership. From significant acquisitions to impactful industry events, this year has been one of growth, connection, and company-wide success.

‍April: Franklin International Acquires PVA and EPI Business from Hexion, Inc.

In April, Franklin International expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Hexion's Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) and Emulsion Polymer Isocyanate (EPI) adhesive business. This milestone includes the addition of Hexion’s Portland, Oregon manufacturing site and cutting-edge technology. With this strategic move, our operations in the Pacific Northwest were strengthened, and our product offerings for wood assembly were expanded.

➡️ Click here to read more about the acquisition. ‍

May: Tape Week 2024 Technical Track Presentation For PSTC

PSTC Tape Week is an annual event for professionals in the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape industry. The event offers a platform for professionals to share knowledge, network, and showcase the latest advancements in polymer and adhesion science. Katie Burdette-Trofimov, Product Development Chemist at Franklin A&P, reported on the development of new APEO-free emulsion acrylic PSAs using conventional and polymerizable surfactants, and how APEO-free emulsion acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives offer many benefits over other technologies such as low color and odor, high clarity, excellent aging properties, and broad regulatory compliance without the significant health risks associated with APEO chemicals.  

➡️ Click here to see the PSTC LinkedIn Post

July: Industrial Sales Meeting – Creating More Together!

The annual Industrial Sales Meeting brought together our talented teams across sales, technical service, and operational departments to collaborate and learn together. Held at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, this hands-on event celebrated our expanding team and featured updates on key product development projects and other new offerings, including the expanded portfolio from the acquisition of Hexion's PVA and EPI businesses. The meeting reinforced our full team’s commitment to teamwork, innovation, and shared success.

‍August: Building Bonds at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF)

August took us to Atlanta, where we joined the International Woodworking Fair, showcasing our latest adhesive technologies alongside the Titebond team. This premier industry event allowed us to connect with customers and partners, discuss innovative solutions, and solidify our role as a trusted adhesive expert.

➡️ Click here to explore the IWF recap.‍‍‍‍

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September: Advancing the Label and Packaging Industry at TLMI

In September, we attended the TLMI Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, where we showcased our industry-leading Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs), highlighting the innovative performance of formulations in our Micronax and Covinax product lines. From labels to graphics and tapes market needs, we highlighted solutions tailored to meet the most demanding applications in the label and packaging market.

➡️ Click here to browse Our 2024 TLMI Product Guide.

Ready for More in 2025

As we embark on 2025, we’re ready to embrace the opportunities of 2025 with renewed energy and ambition. Next year marks Franklin Adhesives & Polymers' 90th anniversary — a milestone that honors nearly a century of building strong bonds with our customers, partners, and employees.

Let’s continue creating bonds that last together as we mark 90 Years of Innovative Performance and Trusted Solutions in 2025.  

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Franklin Adhesives & Polymers is a division of Franklin International.

About Franklin International: Established in 1935, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the U.S. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company maintains multiple manufacturing and distribution locations in the U.S. and a plant in Guangzhou, China. The company maintains two divisions: Franklin Adhesives & Polymers provides pressure-sensitive adhesives for labels, tapes and graphics applications, and adhesives for wood assembly markets, and the Construction Division manufactures Titebond® wood glues, construction adhesives, sealants and flooring products.