Adhesive Technologies

What Adhesive Technologies does

Adhesive Technologies, Inc. (dba AdTech) is a family-owned US manufacturer of hot-melt adhesive products founded in 1981 and headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire. The company designs, formulates, and sells a unified portfolio of adhesive solutions built around proprietary hot-melt chemistry: glue guns (full-size, mini, and cordless applicators), glue sticks including the stringless Artistick sub-brand, micro-thin glue runners for paper crafting and home repair, and heavy-duty industrial glue guns paired with tailored formulations for automated manufacturing. Underlying technology spans conventional hot-melt delivery, light-cure adhesive chemistry, and proprietary glue formulations engineered for bond strength across a wide range of materials.

AdTech serves two end-markets through a horizontal segmentation approach: a primary consumer base of crafters, hobbyists, and DIY users undertaking home repair and crafting projects, and a secondary industrial/manufacturing customer segment requiring high-volume application and material-specific formulations. The company does not sell direct-to-consumer via its own e-commerce; instead, it relies on a five-channel retail distribution model spanning mass-market (Walmart, Dollar Tree), e-commerce marketplace (Amazon), and specialty craft (Michaels, Hobby Lobby) retailers, with Amazon being the only channel with global reach. Pricing is set by individual retailers and is not publicly disclosed by AdTech. The company operates with 11-50 employees, has no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and no M&A history. The most recent observable activity is a product-line refresh and corporate website rebuild dated 2026.

Name

Adhesive Technologies

Legal name

Adhesive Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://adhesivetech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Adhesive Technologies is a family-owned US manufacturer of hot-melt adhesive products founded in 1981, selling consumer glue guns, glue sticks, glue runners, and industrial adhesive solutions through Walmart, Amazon, Dollar Tree, Michaels, and Hobby Lobby.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adhesive Products

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

Keywords

• Hot melt adhesives
• Glue gun applicators
• Adhesive glue sticks
• DIY craft adhesives
• Industrial bonding solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Glue Guns: Sale of adhesive applicator devices including full-size, mini, cordless, and heavy-duty industrial glue guns
2. Consumable Adhesives - Glue Sticks: Proprietary glue stick formulations that create strongest bonds across wide range of materials, including specialty products like stringless Artistick glue
3. Glue Runners and Applicators: Sale of adhesive roller products and applicators for paper crafting, home repairs, and precision applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Adhesive Technologies (AdTech) manufactures and distributes hot-melt adhesive products for consumer and industrial markets. The portfolio centers on four core lines: glue guns (full-size, mini, and cordless applicators), proprietary glue sticks including the stringless Artistick sub-brand, glue runners/adhesive rollers for paper crafting and home repairs, and industrial adhesive solutions featuring heavy-duty glue guns and tailored formulations for manufacturing and automated machinery.

Product overview

AdTech is a family-owned adhesive products company since 1981, offering a unified portfolio of hot-melt adhesive solutions for consumer and industrial markets. The product lineup centers on four core product lines: Glue Guns (full-size, mini, and cordless applicators), Glue Sticks (proprietary formulas including the Artistick sub-brand), Glue Runners (adhesive rollers for paper crafting and home repairs), and Industrial Adhesive Solutions (heavy-duty equipment and formulations for manufacturing and automated machinery). The products share AdTech's proprietary hot-melt adhesive technology platform and are sold through major retail channels including Walmart, Amazon, Michaels, Dollar Tree, and Hobby Lobby.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glue Guns
• Glue Sticks
• Glue Runners
• Industrial Adhesive Solutions

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WalmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail partner where AdTech products including glue guns, glue sticks, and glue runners are sold through physical store locations and Walmart.com e-commerce platform
• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary e-commerce marketplace partner for AdTech adhesive products including glue guns, glue sticks, and glue runners available on Amazon.com
• MichaelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCraft retail partner selling AdTech products targeting the crafting and hobbyist market through Michaels store locations
• Dollar TreeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount retail channel for AdTech adhesive products offering value-priced options for price-conscious consumers
• Hobby LobbycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCraft and hobby retail partner selling AdTech products for DIY enthusiasts and crafters through Hobby Lobby store locations

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gorilla Glue Company: Gorilla Glue is a closely comparable US-based branded adhesive manufacturer selling consumer and pro-grade glues, tapes, and sealants through mass and specialty retail channels including Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, and Michaels — directly overlapping AdTech's craft, DIY, and repair positioning.
• Elmer's Products (Newell Brands): Elmer's is the leading US school and craft adhesive brand, selling glue sticks, white glue, and specialty adhesives through mass, craft (Michaels, Hobby Lobby), and back-to-school channels — directly competing for the same crafter/hobbyist and DIY segments as AdTech.
• Surebonder: Surebonder is a US manufacturer specializing in hot-melt glue guns, glue sticks, and industrial adhesive equipment — essentially the closest direct competitor to AdTech's hot-melt applicator platform across both craft and industrial use cases.
• Beacon Adhesives: Beacon Adhesives is a US craft and hobby adhesive manufacturer producing glue sticks, glitter glues, and specialty adhesives sold through Michaels and other craft retailers — a closely comparable specialty craft adhesive peer to AdTech.
• Krazy Glue (Toagosei / Advanced Polymer Solutions): Krazy Glue is a leading US consumer instant adhesive (cyanoacrylate) brand competing with AdTech's light-cure super glue and industrial bonding products in hardware, mass, and e-commerce retail channels.
• Hot Melt Technologies: Hot Melt Technologies is a US-based industrial hot-melt adhesive equipment and adhesive supplier serving packaging, product assembly, and manufacturing customers — directly comparable to AdTech's industrial adhesive solutions line.

Broad incumbents

• Loctite (Henkel): Loctite is Henkel's consumer and industrial adhesive brand, offering super glues, epoxies, and threadlockers through hardware and mass retail. It directly competes with AdTech's light-cure super glue and industrial adhesive lines but operates at significantly larger scale.
• 3M (Adhesives & Tapes Division): 3M is a global diversified industrial conglomerate with a substantial adhesives and tapes portfolio (Scotch, Super 77, Command) spanning consumer craft, DIY, and industrial assembly — competing with AdTech across virtually every channel and product category but at vastly greater scale.
• Bostik (Arkema): Bostik is Arkema's global adhesives business, supplying hot-melt, pressure-sensitive, and industrial adhesives to manufacturing, packaging, and construction customers. It is a direct competitor in AdTech's industrial segment and a major force in hot-melt technologies.

Emerging players

• Tombow Mono (Adhesive Division): Tombow is a Japanese stationery and adhesive brand with a strong US craft-channel presence (Michaels, Hobby Lobby) selling glue runners, tape runners, and specialty adhesives — directly overlapping AdTech's Glue Runner micro-thin roller line and Artistick craft positioning.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/adtechadhesives
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adhesive-technologies-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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