Arrow Adhesives

What Arrow Adhesives does

Arrow Adhesives Company is a privately held, family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in November 1964 by Carroll Voss in Norcross, Georgia. The company develops and produces solvent cements, primers, cleaners, sealants, lubricants, and applicators used to join PVC, CPVC, and ABS plastic pipe and fittings. Its underlying technology is chemical rather than digital: solvent-based formulations dissolve and fuse plastic surfaces to create joints that, per the company's claims, match or exceed the strength of the pipe itself. The product portfolio spans roughly 20 SKUs organized across PVC cements (regular, medium, heavy body, flex, conduit, weather-resistant, industrial, pool/turf), CPVC cements, ABS cement, specialty cements (universal and transition), primers and cleaners, thread sealants, pipe lubricants, and applicator accessories.

Arrow sells primarily to professional contractors, industrial users, wholesalers and distributors, and end consumers, with plumbing, irrigation, pool and spa, electrical conduit, sewer, and drain/waste/vent applications as the principal use cases. The business is a sales-led, hardware-sales model with direct sales via phone and email supplemented by wholesale distribution. Pricing is unit-based by container size (4 oz to 1 gallon) and is not publicly disclosed; customers contact the company directly for quotes. The company ships globally from its single Norcross, GA facility built in 1971, and its products carry third-party certifications from NSF International (NSF/ANSI 14, 61, 372) for plumbing, potable water, and lead-free compliance, ASTM standards compliance, SCAQMD and BAAQMD Low-VOC limits, and LEED v4 Indoor Environmental Quality credits. Active membership in standards bodies (NSF, ASTM, ANSI, ASME, ASPE, ICC, PPFA, PHCC, U.S. Green Build Council) is central to its go-to-market and specification strategy.

Name

Arrow Adhesives

Legal name

Arrow Adhesives Company

Website

https://arrowadhesives.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arrow Adhesives is a family-owned, Norcross, GA-based manufacturer founded in 1964 that produces solvent cements, primers, cleaners, sealants, and lubricants for joining PVC, CPVC, and ABS plastic pipe and fittings, serving contractors, industrial users, wholesalers, and consumers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Solvent Cements and Pipe Joining Adhesives

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe Accessories & Joining Systems (Couplings, Gaskets, Solvent Cement, Fusion Fittings) (IMANADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA), Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

Keywords

• Solvent cement manufacturing
• PVC pipe adhesives
• CPVC solvent cements
• Plastic pipe joining
• Low-VOC adhesives

Headquarters

HQ city

Norcross

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Solvent Cement Product Sales: Arrow Adhesives generates revenue through the manufacturing and sale of solvent cements, primers, cleaners, sealants, lubricants, and applicators for PVC, CPVC, and ABS plastic piping systems. Products are sold in various sizes (4 oz to 128 oz/1 gallon) to contractors, industrial users, and through wholesale distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Arrow Adhesives manufactures and sells solvent cements, primers, cleaners, sealants, lubricants, and applicators for joining PVC, CPVC, and ABS plastic pipe and fittings. The product line includes PVC, CPVC, ABS, and specialty (universal/transition) solvent cements, plus pipe cleaners, primers, thread sealants, pipe lubricants, and applicator accessories, sold in sizes from 4 oz to 128 oz (gallon) for plumbing, irrigation, pool and spa, conduit, sewer, drain, waste, vent, and industrial pipe applications.

Product overview

Arrow Adhesives is a family-owned manufacturer specializing in solvent cements and related professional plumbing products since 1964. The product portfolio is organized into several categories: PVC Solvent Cements (1104RB, 1104MB, 1104HB, 1122 Flex, 1126RB Conduit, 1128 Weather-All, 1130 Industrial, 1132 Pool & Turf), CPVC Solvent Cements (1106, 1106HB, 1148 Flow-Tite), ABS Cement (1604), Specialty Cements (1108 Universal, 1124 Transition), Primers & Cleaners (901, 911, 921), and Sealants & Lubricants (A-1, A-5, A-10, A-15 Pipe Lube). The company also offers Applicators & Accessories including daubers, brushes, swabs, and empty cans. These products work together as a complete system for joining plastic pipe and fittings in plumbing, irrigation, pool & spa, industrial, conduit, sewer, and drain applications. Arrow positions itself as specialists in quality solvent cements with a focus on Low-VOC formulations meeting environmental standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1104RB PVC Solvent Cement Regular bodied, fast setting PVC cement for use on all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings up to 4 inch diameter with interference fit. Low-VOC compliant with NSF certification for potable water applications. For plumbers, contractors, and industrial users joining PVC pipe in plumbing, irrigation, pool and spa, and DWV systems.
• 1104MB PVC Solvent Cement Medium bodied, fast setting PVC cement for all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings up to 6 inch diameter with interference fit, including Schedule 80 through 4 inch diameter. For contractors and industrial users requiring medium bodied application.
• 1104HB PVC Solvent Cement Heavy bodied, medium setting PVC cement for all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings up to 12 inch diameter with interference fit, including Schedule 80. Provides gap filling properties for large diameter joints in industrial applications.
• 1122 Flex PVC Solvent Cement Medium bodied, very fast setting PVC cement formulated for joining all types of flexible or rigid PVC pipe and fittings up to 6 inch diameter. Specifically designed for pool and spa industry applications.
• 1126RB Conduit PVC Solvent Cement Regular bodied, fast setting PVC cement for joining PVC non-pressure systems, electrical conduit and duct through 4 inch diameter. Meets ASTM D 2564, UL-651 and NEMA standards for electrical contractors.
• 1128 Weather-All PVC Solvent Cement Medium bodied, very fast setting PVC cement for use in all seasons, ranging from temperatures of -15 degrees F to 110 degrees F. Suitable for wet conditions and quick pressurization requirements.
• 1130 Industrial PVC Solvent Cement Industrial strength, extra heavy bodied, slow setting PVC cement for all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings up to 30 inch diameter. Excellent gap filling properties for large diameter industrial applications.
• 1132 Pool and Turf PVC Solvent Cement Medium bodied, extremely fast setting PVC cement for all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings up to 6 inch diameter. Specifically formulated to cure extremely fast in wet conditions for pool, turf, and irrigation applications.
• 1106 CPVC Solvent Cement Regular bodied, fast setting CPVC cement for copper tube size (CTS) and Schedule 40 CPVC pipe and fittings up to 2 inch diameter. For residential and commercial cold and hot water systems up to 180 degrees F.
• 1106HB CPVC Solvent Cement Heavy bodied, medium setting CPVC cement for all schedules and classes of CPVC pipe and fittings up to 12 inch diameter with interference fit, including Schedule 80. For hot water systems up to 180 degrees F in commercial and industrial applications.
• 1148 Flow-Tite CPVC Solvent Cement Medium bodied, fast setting CPVC cement for CTS CPVC pipe and fittings up to 2 inch diameter. Formulated as a one-step product where primer is not required where local codes permit.
• 1604 ABS Solvent Cement Medium bodied, fast setting ABS cement for all schedules and classes of ABS pipe and fittings up to 8 inch diameter. For drain, waste, vent, sewer, conduit and non-pressure applications.
• 1108 Universal Solvent Cement Multi-purpose, medium bodied, fast setting solvent cement for PVC, CPVC and ABS pipe and fittings up to 6 inch diameter. Meets ASTM D 2564, D 2235, and F 493 standards.
• 1124 Transition Solvent Cement Medium bodied, fast setting solvent cement for joining ABS to PVC non-pressure transition joints up to 6 inch diameter. NSF certified for drain, waste, vent, conduit and sewer applications.
• 901 Cleaner Low-VOC, fast acting solvent cleaner that cleans all classes and schedules of PVC, CPVC and ABS pipe and fittings. Removes surface dirt, grease and oil from joining surfaces prior to cement application.
• 911 Primer Low-VOC, very aggressive and fast acting primer for PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings. Penetrates and softens joining surfaces. NSF certified for potable water applications.
• 921 Primer-Cleaner Low-VOC, fast acting formula that cleans and prepares PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings for joining with solvent cement. Removes surface gloss, dirt and grease.
• A-1 Thread Sealant Heavy duty, all purpose, non-seizing, industrial grade thread sealing compound. Produces leak-proof seal on all types of plastic and metal threaded connections. Blue industrial grade paste.
• A-5 Thread Sealant All purpose, non-seizing, soft-set, odor free thread sealing compound. Produces leak-proof seal on all types of plastic and metal threaded connections. Yellow color.
• A-10 Thread Sealant Heavy duty, all purpose, non-seizing PTFE thread sealing compound. Produces leak-proof seal on all types of plastic and metal threaded connections. White PTFE paste.
• A-15 Pipe Lube Pipe lubricant for assembling all metal and plastic gasketed pipelines. Non-toxic, no taste or odor, 100% water soluble. Will not deteriorate rubber or plastic gaskets. NSF listed.
• Applicators and Accessories Line of applicators and accessories including Cap Daubers, Can-Mate Dauber, Brush Applicators, Swab Applicators, and Empty Metal Cans for applying solvent cement products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Joint strength equals or exceeds pipe strength
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NSF InternationalcoreOthersNSF International provides third-party testing and certification of Arrow Adhesives products, verifying compliance with ASTM standards, NSF/ANSI Standards 14, 61, and 372 for potable water, drain, waste, vent, and sewer applications. Products carry the NSF mark for regulatory compliance.
• ASTM InternationalcoreOthersArrow Adhesives maintains active involvement with ASTM International standards committees to ensure products meet current requirements and exceed performance standards.
• Plastic Pipe and Fitting Association (PPFA)minorOthersArrow actively supports PPFA to assure good standards for customers in the plastic pipe and fitting industry.
• U.S. Green Build Council (LEED)minorOthersArrow Adhesives products are compliant with LEED certification requirements, allowing customers to claim LEED points for using Low-VOC products in Green Building projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives manufacturer with construction, industrial and DIY product lines. Overlaps Arrow on sealants and construction adhesives but is diversified far beyond plumbing pipe joining.
• H.B. Fuller: Large industrial adhesives and sealants producer serving packaging, construction and industrial assembly. Adjacent chemistry to Arrow's solvent cements but operates at much larger scale with broader end markets.
• Henkel (Loctite/Pattex): Global chemical major with large adhesives portfolio including industrial and structural adhesives. Broad incumbent with overlapping chemistries in sealants and bonding, supplying industrial accounts rather than Arrow's plumbing specialty channels.
• 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes): Diversified adhesives and specialty chemicals major. Overlaps Arrow only at the broadest industry level (industrial adhesives) but is relevant for benchmarking scale, distribution muscle and any credible expansion by Arrow into general-purpose bonding.

Regional players

• Charlotte Pipe and Foundry: US-based PVC and CPVC pipe manufacturer that pairs its piping products with recommended/installed solvent cements. Adjacent in the plastic pipe system value chain and overlapping at plumbing wholesalers where installation chemistries are specified.

Direct peers

• Oatey: Cleveland-based manufacturer of plumbing chemicals including PVC/CPVC/ABS solvent cements, primers and cleaners. Closest direct competitor with overlapping SKU breadth and similar professional contractor/wholesale distribution model.
• IPS Corporation (Weld-On): Weld-On is a flagship solvent cement brand from IPS Corporation, covering PVC, CPVC and ABS pipe joining products. Direct head-to-head competitor in the same specifier-driven, certification-led market Arrow competes in.
• RectorSeal: Manufacturer of pipe-thread sealants, solvents and specialty plumbing chemicals sold through plumbing wholesalers. Overlaps Arrow's sealant and lubricant SKUs (A-series) and goes through overlapping distribution.
• Christy Company: Specialty manufacturer of solvent cements, primers and cleaners for plastic piping, with comparable PVC/CPVC/ABS coverage. Closely comparable niche player in industrial and commercial pipe-joining chemicals.

Emerging players

• Fernco: Plumbing specialty manufacturer focused on couplings, sealants and pipe-joining accessories. Comparable in serving plumbers and contractors with joining solutions, though more focused on mechanical fittings than solvent cements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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