H.B. Fuller Co.

Exporter
PO Box 64683, Saint Paul, MN 55164-0683, United States
(888)423-8553, (651)236-5900, (651)236-5161 fax, http://www.hbfuller.com

Primary SIC: Adhesives & Sealants, Primary NAICS: Adhesive and Sealant Manufacturing
Description: H.B. Fuller Company was founded in 1887 and incorporated in Minnesota in 1915. The company manufactures and markets adhesives and specialty chemical products in four regional operating segments: North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Each segment produces and supplies industrial and performance adhesives products for applications in various markets, including assembly (e.g., woodworking, appliances), packaging (e.g., food products, consumer goods) converting (e.g., corrugated, tape and label, tissue and towel, graphic arts), nonwoven (e.g., disposable diapers, feminine care and adult incontinence products) and footwear. The North America operating segment also produces and supplies specialty product lines for ceramic tile applications, HVAC insulation, specialty products and consulting for packaging solutions, and products used in insulating glass applications. The Europe operating segment includes adhesives and products used in insulating glass applications. The Latin America operating segment includes adhesives and a liquid paints business component that produces and supplies paint through a variety of distribution channels in Central America. The Asia Pacific operating segment includes adhesives, sealants and coatings for construction, craftsman and do-it-yourself markets. At the end of 2008, the company had sales offices and manufacturing plants in 17 countries outside the United States and satellite sales offices in another 15 countries. More

Manufacturing: Specialty chemical products including adhesives, sealants, coatings and paints.