Drei Bond

What Drei Bond does

DREI BOND GmbH is a privately held German system provider specializing in high-performance industrial adhesives, sealants, and the dosing equipment used to apply them. Founded in 1979/1980 and headquartered in Ismaning, Germany, the company operates as a single-source supplier to manufacturing customers, combining proprietary chemical formulations with CNC-controlled dosing systems (CNC Inline, CNC Compact, robot cells, manual stations, and special systems such as 3D dosing and 2K dosing) plus atmospheric plasma surface treatment. Core chemistry spans cyanoacrylates, anaerobic adhesives and sealants, flexible sealants, structural adhesives (1K/2K epoxies and 2K MMA), and UV/radiation-curing adhesives, supported by a proprietary DMK/QS process monitoring system and a patented flexible component mounting manipulator running on Siemens/B&R controls.

The business serves four principal verticals: general manufacturing (primary), new mobility and e-mobility (fuel cells, batteries, e-motor assembly), food industry (NSF-P1 certified products), and commercial transport (buses, trucks, rail) via 2K-MMA structural adhesives. Revenue is generated across four streams — adhesives/sealants sales, dosing and application system sales, technical services (commissioning, spare parts, maintenance, training including European Adhesive Bonder certification), and prototype/small-batch production through the DREI BOND Technikum. Distribution combines direct technical sales in Germany with a network of channel partners across Europe and Asia and a wholly-owned sales subsidiary, DREI BOND Polska Sp. z o.o. in Kraków. The company sits within a wider industrial group that includes LWB Steinl, Prodicon, Biofibre, LWB Automation, and STG Carrier.

Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the application-engineered nature of the offering. The company is currently undergoing a strategic realignment (effective March 1, 2026), underpinned by a technical cooperation with bfa automation GmbH, intended to reposition the firm from a machine supplier to a full automation partner and broaden its addressable industry footprint. Certifications relevant to industrial buyers include DIN ISO 9001, DIN ISO 14001, TISAX (automotive information security), NSF-P1 (food), and WRAS/DVGW (gas and water).

Name

Drei Bond

Legal name

DREI BOND GmbH

Website

https://dreibond.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DREI BOND is a privately held German system provider that supplies industrial manufacturers with proprietary adhesives and sealants, CNC-controlled dosing equipment, and technical services as an integrated bonding solution. It serves automotive, e-mobility, food, and commercial transport customers across Europe and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ismaning

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adhesives and Sealants Sales: Sale of chemical solutions including anaerobic adhesives, cyanoacrylates, structural adhesives, UV adhesives, flexible sealants, and specialty products for various industrial applications.
2. Dosing and Application Systems: Sale and supply of dosing machines (CNC Inline, CNC Compact, robot cells, manual systems), components (tanks, pumps, valves), and special systems for automated adhesive/sealant application.
3. Technical Services: Service offerings including commissioning, spare parts, repair and maintenance, training, and adhesive/sealant development services for customer-specific solutions.
4. Prototype and Small Batch Production: Manual and automated bonding of prototype parts, technical center services for process simulation and testing on small pilot production batches.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DREI BOND is a German system provider that supplies industrial manufacturers with high-performance adhesives and sealants (cyanoacrylates, anaerobic, flexible, structural epoxy and MMA, UV-curing), the corresponding CNC-controlled dosing and application equipment, and supporting services such as commissioning, prototyping, adhesive development, and training — all delivered from a single source. Its technology combines proprietary chemical formulations with proprietary dosing hardware, including the patented DMK/QS process monitoring system and flexible component mounting system.

Product overview

Drei Bond is a system provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance adhesives, sealants, dosing systems, and services from a single source. The product portfolio is organized into three main pillars: (1) Chemical Solutions including WHITE LINE, Cyanacrylates, Anaerobic Adhesives and Sealants, Flexible Adhesives and Sealants, Structural Adhesives (1K/2K epoxies, MMA), UV Adhesives, and Surface Preparation products; (2) Application and Dosing Systems including CNC Inline and CNC Compact automated dosing machines, Robot Cells, Manual Dosing Systems, system Components (Tanks, Pumps, Valves, Surface Treatment), Special Systems (Press-in Stations, 3D Dosing, Flexible Component Mounting, 2K Dosing), Dosing Systems (Rotorspray 360°, Dropper, Lubrication), and Control and Process Monitoring with proprietary DMK/QS technology; and (3) Comprehensive Services covering commissioning, spare parts, repair and maintenance, prototyping, adhesive development, and training programs including European Adhesive Bonder certification. The company positions itself as a 'system provider' delivering complete bonding solutions from chemical products through application equipment to full service support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyanoacrylate Adhesives Instant adhesives (superglues) for industrial use that bond a variety of materials including metal, plastic, and rubber quickly with minimal gap requirements. Includes NSF P1-listed thin (4043S) and gel-like (4047) variants for food industry use cases.
• Anaerobic Adhesives and Sealants Adhesives and sealants that cure in the absence of air and in the presence of metal, used for thread sealing, flange sealing, and screw locking. Includes NSF P1-listed (5204), WRAS-approved, and DVGW-certified products for water and gas applications.
• Flexible Adhesives and Sealants Adhesives and sealants designed for dynamic load-bearing joints, featuring flexible seams that compensate for deformations and prevent material fatigue.
• Structural Adhesives High-strength adhesives including 1K epoxies, 2K epoxies, and 2K MMA (methyl methacrylate) adhesives for structural bonding applications requiring high load transfer capabilities, including transport sector assemblies.
• UV Adhesives (Radiation-Curing) Adhesives that cure rapidly upon exposure to UV light, including acrylates, epoxies, silicones, and dual-cure (UV/AE) formulations for various industrial applications.
• Surface Preparation and Pretreatment Products Products and systems for surface activation and cleaning of bonded components, including atmospheric plasma systems integrated with dosing systems for substrate preparation prior to bonding.
• CNC Inline Dosing Machine Fully automated CNC-controlled dosing machine designed for integration into production lines, providing high-speed precision application of adhesives and sealants with continuous quality monitoring.
• CNC Compact Dosing Machine Semiautomatic dosing machine with CNC control, featuring manual loading and unloading with fully automatic dosing process for single-part processing.
• Robot Cells Custom robotic cells for step-by-step optimization of bonding processes, enabling flexible application scenarios combined with proven DREI BOND application technology.
• Manual Dosing Systems Cost-effective and highly flexible manual dosing solutions for single workstations, spare stations, and repair stations, suitable for a wide range of media.
• Tank Stations Tank stations for various media, selected based on consumption volume and specific requirements of the dosed medium; used as standalone storage/feed components for dosing systems.
• Pump Systems Pump systems for container emptying, available in single or double pump stations with two-hand operation, adapted to specific processes.
• Valves Various valve types for 1K and 2K products, including gear pumps, eccentric pumps, and pressure-time dosing valves, selected based on dosing conditions and medium.
• Press-in Stations Integrated system solutions for pressing in radial shaft seals followed by sealant application, plus additional pressing processes for mounting sleeves or other components.
• 3D Dosing Systems CNC-controlled systems for applying 3-dimensional bead patterns, including rotary axis capability for application on cylindrical or concave surfaces.
• Flexible Component Mounting System Patented, numerically controlled manipulator for part feeding, designed for startups and small-batch production, enabling short changeover times for different components.
• 2K Dosing Systems Two-component dosing systems that account for different viscosities and mixing ratios using volumetric technology to handle abrasive or aggressive media.
• Rotorspray 360 Degrees Dosing system for wetting cylindrical inner surfaces with low and medium viscosity media such as oils, anaerobic adhesives, or Molykote lubricants.
• Dropper Dosing System System for point application of low and medium viscosity media, used for lubricating plain bearings, sealant application for screw locking, and selective bonding.
• Lubrication Dosing Systems Dosing systems for lubrication, primarily used to reduce wear, protect against corrosion, and minimize friction during assembly processes.
• Service & Spare Parts Comprehensive service offerings including commissioning, spare parts supply, repair and maintenance, with contract models for regular maintenance and online support.
• Prototypes and Small Batch Production Manual and automated bonding of prototype parts, with technical center simulation of process conditions and small pilot batch production for customer testing and validation.
• Development of Adhesives and Sealants Product development and modification services, adhesion testing, aging resistance testing, media resistance testing, and application technology development for customer-specific bonding solutions.
• Training Programs Professional training programs including operator training, maintenance training, adhesive user training, and European Adhesive Bonder (EAB) certification courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production times can be halved through high-speed dosing technology combined with matched adhesives
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• bfa automation GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical cooperation announced for March 1, 2026. This partnership enables Drei Bond to access new industries and lays the foundation for the company's transformation from a machine supplier to an automation partner. The cooperation strengthens core competencies and improves customer service through combined technical capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a substantial adhesives and tapes portfolio (including cyanoacrylates, epoxies, and structural adhesives). Competes with Drei Bond across multiple manufacturing verticals.
• Dürr AG: Global mechanical and plant engineering group with automotive painting and sealing/application technology. Comparable at the level of automated adhesive/sealant application systems in automotive production.
• H.B. Fuller: Global industrial adhesives manufacturer with broad coverage across packaging, construction, and durable goods. Overlaps Drei Bond in structural and specialty adhesives serving manufacturing customers.
• Henkel (Loctite): Global leader in industrial adhesives (Loctite brand) with anaerobic, cyanoacrylate, structural, and UV-cure ranges overlapping Drei Bond's portfolio. Operates at vastly larger scale but competes head-to-head in automotive threadlocking and structural bonding.

Direct peers

• DELO Industrial Adhesives: German-based manufacturer of industrial adhesives and UV-curing systems serving automotive, electronics, and semiconductor applications. Directly comparable to Drei Bond as a chemistry-plus-application specialist in the German Mittelstand.
• Permabond: Specialty manufacturer of anaerobic, cyanoacrylate, UV-curing, and structural adhesives with strong presence in manufacturing. Directly comparable as a mid-sized industrial-adhesive specialist competing in similar applications.
• Robatech: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of industrial adhesive application and dosing systems. Most direct comparable to Drei Bond on the dosing-equipment side, with overlapping customer base in packaging, woodworking, and manufacturing.
• WEVO-CHEMIE: German manufacturer of specialty adhesives and sealants including polyurethanes, epoxies, and silicones for industrial applications. Comparable German Mittelstand competitor in custom-formulated bonding solutions.
• Panacol-Elosol: German specialty adhesives manufacturer focused on UV-curing, structural, and conductive adhesives for electronics and medical-device manufacturing. Comparable German Mittelstand peer with chemistry-led positioning.
• Scheugenpflug: German manufacturer of dosing and potting systems for adhesives and sealants serving automotive, electronics, and e-mobility. Highly comparable as a German Mittelstand dosing-systems competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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