What ADHETEC does

ADHETEC SAS is a privately held French industrial manufacturer founded in 1981 and headquartered in Tarbes, with operating entities in France, Canada, China, and the United States. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes specialty adhesive films and tapes — pressure-sensitive markings, exterior and interior decoration films, surface protection films, masking solutions, and tailor-made functional adhesive pieces — for B2B customers in aerospace, railway, automotive, general industrial, and high-tech sectors. Its portfolio is organized into registered product platforms including ADHEMARK (technical markings, including the patented ADHEMARK 13880 used on more than 8,000 aircraft), ADHECAL (exterior livery and anti-graffiti films), ADHESKIN (cabin decorative foils), ADHEWALK (customizable railway flooring), and ADHEFORM (functional pieces for assembly), with an inbound license to Pylote's mineral-microsphere antimicrobial technology for cabin hygiene films.

The company monetizes through direct unit-based B2B sales of proprietary, OEM-qualified films and kits, with no minimum order quantity on most lines and 24–48 hour lead times for replacement parts. Distribution is executed by a direct sales force organized across Europe/Middle East/Africa/India, the United States, and Asia, supported by manufacturing facilities in four countries that localize supply for regional aerospace and railway customers. ADHETEC holds the exclusive license to distribute Boeing exterior technical markings across all Boeing commercial aircraft programs and is a member of the Boeing Premier Bidder Program; products are also qualified under Airbus AIMS, ATR, Airbus Helicopters ECS 2390, Sukhoi Superjet 100, EASA Form 1, FAR 25.853, and EN 45545 HL2 standards.

ADHETEC operates as part of the INSPERIAL group alongside PERRONE (acquired in 2023), positioning the combined entity as a multi-brand supplier of surface personalization and functionalization solutions for the global transport industry. The customer base spans OEMs (Boeing, Airbus, ATR, Sukhoi, Airbus Helicopters), airlines (Etihad, Allegiant, Comlux, EgyptAir, Corsair, Neos), MROs, railway operators (SNCF), and high-tech manufacturers, with revenue generated through one-time unit sales of customized kits, replacement parts, and full-fleet deployment packages.

Name

ADHETEC

Legal name

ADHETEC SAS

Website

https://adhetec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ADHETEC designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial adhesive films and tapes — including technical markings, exterior and interior decoration films, antimicrobial cabin films, and surface protection solutions — for B2B customers in aerospace, railway, automotive, industrial, and high-tech sectors across four countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesive Films

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Materials (labelstock, PSA labels, liners) (IMAMAHAE), Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH), Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

Keywords

• Industrial adhesive films
• Aircraft exterior markings
• Railway floor coverings
• Pressure-sensitive adhesives
• Cabin decorative foils

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarbes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Adhesive films and tapes — B2B manufacturing and supply: ADHETEC designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial adhesive films and tapes for protection, marking, decoration, and functional applications. Revenue is generated through the sale of proprietary adhesive products to aerospace, automotive, railway, industrial, and high-tech OEM and MRO customers. Products are delivered as kits, replacement parts, or customized pieces, with short lead times (24-48 hours for replacement parts). No minimum order quantities for many products, supporting both small operators and fleet-wide deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ADHETEC designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial adhesive film solutions — including pressure-sensitive adhesive technical markings, exterior decoration films, cabin decorative foils, surface protection films, masking tapes, and functional adhesive pieces — for aerospace, automotive, railway, industrial, and high-tech customers. The portfolio is organized into proprietary branded product families (ADHEMARK®, ADHECAL®, ADHESKIN®, ADHEWALK®, ADHEFORM®) with OEM qualifications from Airbus, Boeing, ATR, Sukhoi, and Airbus Helicopters, manufactured in facilities across France, Canada, the USA, and China.

Product overview

ADHETEC designs, manufactures and distributes high-quality adhesive film solutions for protection and customization across aerospace, automotive, railway, industry, and high-tech sectors. The portfolio is organized into three main branded product lines: ADHEMARK® (technical markings for aircraft interiors/exteriors, railway, and industry, including ADHEMARK 13880® for exterior aircraft markings and ADHEMARK 13423/13424 for on-board advertising); ADHECAL® (exterior decoration films for aircraft including ADHECAL 13880/13885/14885 and railway exterior films like ADHECAL 10922, plus anti-graffiti films ADHECAL 10811/10816); and ADHESKIN® (interior cabin decorative foils including ADHESKIN 13930 with grained texture, ADHESKIN BACKLIGHTING for customizable ambiance, and ADHESKIN Inserts for premium gold/silver inlays). Supporting products include ADHEWALK CUSTOMFLOOR for railway floor covering, antimicrobial films (13423-AM, 10801, 10447-AM) using Pylote technology for cabin hygiene, ADHEFORM functional adhesive pieces for manufacturing integration, double-sided adhesives with temperature resistance up to 200°C, and specialized surface protection films for all industry sectors. The company operates as part of the INSPERIAL group alongside PERRONE, with manufacturing facilities in France, Canada, China, and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ADHEMARK: Technical markings product line for aerospace, railway, and industrial applications, including exterior and interior aircraft markings and on-board advertising
• ADHESKIN
• ADHECAL
• ADHEWALK
• ADHEFORM

Products and services

• ADHEMARK® Aerospace Technical Markings Pressure-sensitive adhesive technical markings for aerospace covering the ADHEMARK 13880® exterior marking film (flying on more than 8,000 aircraft, qualified by Airbus AIMS, Boeing BMS 10-26, ATR, Sukhoi Superjet 100, and Airbus Helicopters ECS 2390), ADHEMARK 13911/13912 interior markings compliant with FST/FAR 25.853 cabin safety standards, and ADHEMARK 13423/13424 on-board advertising films enabling airlines to monetize cabin advertising. Replacement parts shipped in 24-48 hours with EASA Form 1 certification.
• ADHEMARK 13440 Industrial & Automotive Technical Markings High-performance adhesive technical markings for industry and automotive applications, developed leveraging decades of aerospace expertise to meet demanding specifications including resistance to UV, chemicals, and extreme temperatures. Includes automotive decorative stickers with no minimum order quantity.
• ADHECAL® Aircraft Exterior Decoration Films Most durable aircraft exterior decoration film on the market, qualified by all leading aircraft OEMs. Replaces traditional paint with up to 50% direct cost savings and up to 60% less downtime vs. paint. Includes ADHECAL 13880 (legacy), 13885 (new generation for faster installation), and 14885 (highly conformable for rivet areas and textured paints).
• ADHECAL® Railway Exterior Decoration Films Railway exterior decoration adhesive films including ADHECAL 10922 for differentiation with unlimited design choices (photos, visuals, logos, colors, surface finishes), and ADHECAL 10811 (glossy) / 10816 (matte) anti-graffiti protective films for railway equipment.
• ADHESKIN® Aircraft Cabin Decorative Foils Aircraft cabin customization films compliant with FAR 25.853, available in antimicrobial version, with ~4-week delivery from design to installation. Includes ADHESKIN 13930 (grained texture for partitions, galleys, lavatories), ADHESKIN BACKLIGHTING (light-transmitting film for variable cabin atmosphere), and ADHESKIN INSERTS (gold/silver inlays for premium VIP/business class cabin upgrades).
• ADHESKIN® Railway Interior Decorative Film Reliable adhesive solution for railway interior car decoration applicable in any type of facilities worldwide, supporting from design conception to installation and in-service operations.
• ADHEWALK® CustomFloor Railway Floor Covering Customizable adhesive floor covering dedicated to trains, trams, metros, and buses with no design limitations. Compliant with EN 45545 HL2, DTRF 150931, ISO 4918, ISO 24344, STMX 013, DIN 51130, EN 1399, ISO 4343, ISO 10140-3, ISO 1815. Self-adhesive, cut-to-size, with no minimum order quantity.
• Railway Adhesive Floor Covering Range Complete range of adhesive solutions for railway floor finishing for new equipment construction, renovation, and maintenance, qualified for PVC, linoleum, rubber, carpet and textile according to SNCF and ALSTOM specifications.
• Antimicrobial & Antiviral Cabin Films Antibacterial and antiviral films for aircraft cabins using Pylote mineral additive technology — micron-sized mineral microspheres embedded in the coating surface destroying up to 99.999% of bacteria and viruses including coronaviruses, with efficacy proven for over 50 months. Certified by ISO 22196, JIS Z 2801, and EPA. Includes 13423-AM (printable), 10801 (transparent tray-table finish), and 10447-AM (IFE screen protection).
• ADHEFORM® Functional Adhesive Pieces Tailor-made functional adhesive pieces designed to integrate into customer manufacturing processes, with temperature resistance up to 200°C / 392°F, chemical agent resistance, and solvent-free options. Designed for assembly and bonding of joints, rods, facades, textiles, and complex materials (foams, PE, PP, PET, PVC, EPDM).
• Double-sided Adhesives and Self-gripping Tapes High-performance transfers and double-sided tapes with film and foam support for the most restrictive uses, with temperature resistance up to 200°C, chemical agent resistance, and solvent-free options.
• High-tech Surface Protection Films Hyper-conformable and resistant adhesive protective films for high-tech industries, guaranteeing protection against dirt, scratches, and impacts with removal without glue residues.
• Industry Surface Protection Films Adhesive protective solutions adapted to different surface types (metal, plastic, textile) and protection needs (dirt, scratches, heavier damages), customizable to piece shapes.
• Railway Surface Protection Films Wide range of adhesive solutions for railway protection suitable for all types of parts at each stage of the manufacturing cycle, covering interior (floors, walls, partitions, windows) and exterior (bodywork, painted panels, headlights).
• High-tech Functional Pieces and Films Tailor-made functional pieces for specific high-tech applications including soundproofing, electrical and thermal insulation, water-tight sealants, anti-vibration devices, electrical conductors, heat and wave convectors, and optical light diffusing devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% cost savings for aircraft livery decoration vs. traditional paint
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boeing Commercial AircraftcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2021ADHETEC holds a direct license from Boeing Commercial Aircraft, serving as the exclusive distributor of Boeing exterior technical markings, flags, logos, and related markings for all Boeing commercial aircraft programs (737, 737MAX, 767, 747, 777, 787). This relationship also grants ADHETEC membership in the Boeing Premier Bidder Program.
• Airbus (Aircraft Manufacturers)coreTechnology or IntegrationADHETEC's products are qualified by Airbus, ATR, and Airbus A220 under Airbus Industry Material Specifications (AIMS). ADHEMARK 13880 holds AIMS 04-16-002, AIMS 10-13-004, AIMS 10-13-007, and AIMS 10-13-008 qualifications. ADHETEC collaborated with Société en commandite Airbus Canada on stencils projects.
• PerronecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADHETEC acquired Perrone in 2023. Both companies are now part of the INSPERIAL group, together offering advanced solutions for the transport industry, specialized in surface personalization and functionalization. This acquisition strengthens ADHETEC's position in the market and expands its product and service offerings.
• PylotecoreTechnology or IntegrationADHETEC licenses Pylote's breakthrough antimicrobial mineral technology — micron-sized mineral microspheres providing permanent antibacterial and antiviral surface protection effective for 50+ months. This technology is used in ADHETEC's 13423-AM and 10801 antimicrobial films for aircraft cabins.
• SNCFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADHETEC collaborated with SNCF on the TGVA high-speed train refurbishment project, delivering interior decorative films and adhesive floor coverings.
• Etihad AirwaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADHETEC featured in the Mission: Impossible film collaboration with Etihad Airways, applying aircraft livery for film production purposes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: 3M is a global diversified industrial conglomerate with a large Industrial Adhesives & Tapes division serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets with pressure-sensitive tapes, masking films, and surface protection solutions. Highly comparable product portfolio to ADHETEC, though 3M operates at vastly larger scale and broader category scope.
• Henkel: Henkel's Adhesive Technologies division is one of the world's largest suppliers of industrial adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings serving automotive, aerospace, packaging, and electronics markets. Comparable to ADHETEC in product category (industrial adhesives) but operates at a vastly larger scale with broader end-market exposure.
• Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain supplies high-performance materials, films, and surface solutions to aerospace, automotive, and construction markets through its Performance Films and related divisions. Comparable to ADHETEC in serving aerospace OEMs with functional films and surface protection, but at vastly larger scale and broader product scope.
• AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings: AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings is a leading global supplier of aerospace paints, coatings, and finishing systems serving aircraft OEMs and MROs. Functionally comparable to ADHETEC's ADHECAL livery films (which compete directly against repaint cycles), making AkzoNobel both an adjacent competitor and a complementary supplier to the same aerospace customer base.
• PPG Aerospace: PPG Aerospace is a major global supplier of aerospace coatings, sealants, and transparencies serving aircraft OEMs, airlines, and MROs. Adjacent competitor to ADHETEC in aircraft exterior and cabin surface treatment, with overlapping OEM customer relationships but a substantially larger product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Avery Dennison: Avery Dennison is a leading global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive materials, labels, tapes, and graphic films serving industrial, aerospace, automotive, and transit end-markets. Closely comparable to ADHETEC's core PSA films and labelstock product lines (ADHEMARK, ADHECAL, ADHESKIN), with overlapping customer base in transportation OEMs.
• Tesa SE: Tesa SE is a German manufacturer specializing in adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions for industrial and consumer applications, including automotive, electronics, and aerospace segments. Directly comparable to ADHETEC's double-sided adhesives, masking tapes, and functional adhesive films product lines.
• Nitto Denko: Nitto Denko is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial adhesive tapes, films, and functional materials serving automotive, electronics, aerospace, and industrial customers globally. Comparable to ADHETEC's specialty films, masking tapes, and functional adhesive pieces product lines with overlapping aerospace and automotive customer overlap.
• Scapa (Mativ): Scapa, now part of Mativ, is a global manufacturer of specialty adhesive tapes and films serving healthcare, industrial, and transportation markets including aerospace and rail. Directly comparable to ADHETEC's specialty adhesive tape and functional film portfolio with overlapping transportation-industry customer base.
• Dunmore: Dunmore is a US-based manufacturer of specialty coated and laminated films, including pressure-sensitive adhesive films, metallized films, and surface protection films for aerospace, industrial, and commercial applications. Closely comparable to ADHETEC in product category (specialty PSA films for aerospace and industry) and end-market focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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