Leech Adhesives

What Leech Adhesives does

Leech Adhesives (legal entity Leech Products) is a family-owned American manufacturer of construction adhesives, sealants, and caulks, founded in 1930 by G.C. Hilton and currently operated by the Barker Family. The company is headquartered in Hutchinson, Kansas (PO Box 2147), with sales and distribution spanning the United States to professional contractors, builders, lumber and hardware wholesalers, and DIY consumers. The product portfolio centers on solvent-based and water-based adhesive formulations, anchored by the flagship F-26 Premium Quality Waterproof Construction Adhesive — the first adhesive to pass APA AFG-01 standards for bonding plywood to wood flooring joists, engineered for application temperatures of 0°F to 120°F, service temperatures from -20°F to 150°F, and exceeding ASTM-C-557-73 and FHA/HUD #60 performance benchmarks. Adjacent products include F-13 High Quality Construction Adhesive with Fast-Grab technology and polystyrene-foam compatibility, X-30 Contact Cement for non-porous laminates, Real Wood Filler, Silicone Rubber Sealant, Concrete Reinforcer, and Tap-N-Glue precision adhesive.

The company's go-to-market is a hybrid model combining direct-to-customer sales (toll-free phone 800-992-9018, email [email protected] and [email protected], website contact form) with a self-service e-commerce storefront on leechadhesives.com and supporting content marketing (blog spanning roughly ten application categories, LinkedIn company page, SEO-optimized application guides). Bulk and pallet orders to professional contractors appear to be quote-based rather than list-priced; consumer and SMB purchases flow through the website. A sales-tools section provides downloadable Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets supporting specification and procurement workflows in commercial construction. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time product sales of cartridge and canister-format adhesives; no subscription, licensing, or service revenue is indicated in the source data.

Leech Adhesives operates with an 11–50 employee headcount, has no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and maintains independent family ownership. Competitive positioning rests on 95+ year formulation heritage, USA-based manufacturing, third-party-validated performance standards, and customer-reported decades-long supplier relationships with documented field-performance durability (e.g., "no reported failures in 20 years" per a 45-year general contractor with $100M in completed projects). No AI/ML capabilities, public regulatory actions, formal partnerships, or third-party investor ownership are indicated in available sources.

Name

Leech Adhesives

Legal name

Leech Products

Website

https://leechadhesives.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leech Adhesives is a family-owned Hutchinson, Kansas-based manufacturer of premium construction adhesives, sealants, and caulks serving US professional contractors, builders, lumber/hardware distributors, and DIY consumers through direct sales, website e-commerce, and an F-26-anchored product line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Construction Adhesives

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Adhesives (Structural & Non-Structural) (IMADAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Construction adhesives
• Industrial sealants
• Construction caulks
• Wood fillers
• Contact cement

Headquarters

HQ city

Hutchinson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Adhesive Product Sales: Leech Adhesives generates revenue through the direct sale of proprietary construction adhesives, sealants, and caulks. Products are sold as one-time purchases (cartridge/canister format) to contractors, builders, and consumers. The company offers industrial-strength and professional-grade products for heavy-duty construction applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leech Adhesives manufactures and distributes premium construction adhesives, sealants, caulks, and wood fillers for industrial, commercial, and home use. Its product line includes the flagship F-26 Premium Quality Waterproof Construction Adhesive, F-13 Construction Adhesive, X-30 Contact Cement, Real Wood Filler, Silicone Rubber Sealant, Concrete Reinforcer, and Tap-N-Glue, all formulated in the USA and sold primarily to professional contractors and DIY consumers.

Product overview

Leech Adhesives is a family-owned manufacturer of premium construction adhesives, sealants, and caulks for industrial, commercial, and home use. The product portfolio centers around solvent-based and water-based adhesive formulations, including the flagship F-26 Premium Quality Waterproof Construction Adhesive (the heavy-duty workhorse for structural bonding), F-13 Construction Adhesive (the versatile finish specialist with Fast-Grab technology), X-30 Contact Cement (for laminates and non-porous materials), Real Wood Filler (for wood restoration), Silicone Rubber Sealant (for wet zones), Concrete Reinforcer, and Tap-N-Glue. These products serve applications ranging from subflooring and drywall to paneling, trim, countertops, and masonry work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• F-26: F-26 Premium Quality Waterproof Construction Adhesive - the flagship heavy-duty, professional-quality construction adhesive and the number one choice for bonding to all porous substrates.
• F-13
• X-30
• Tap-N-Glue
• Real Wood Filler
• Silicone Rubber Sealant
• Concrete Reinforcer

Products and services

• F-26 Premium Quality Waterproof Construction Adhesive Heavy-duty, professional-quality waterproof construction adhesive designed for bonding porous substrates in high-stress, permanent installations; performs in extreme climates from 0°F to 120°F application and -20°F to 150°F service temperatures; built for professional contractors.
• F-13 Construction Adhesive High-quality construction adhesive with Fast-Grab technology for interior finishes and delicate materials such as crown molding and paneling; safe for polystyrene foam and effective at temperatures as low as 0°F.
• X-30 Contact Cement
• Real Wood Filler
• Silicone Rubber Sealant
• Concrete Reinforcer
• Tap-N-Glue

Quantifiable outcome

• No reported failures in 20 years per 45-year contractor testimony
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• DAP Products: US manufacturer of sealants, caulks, and adhesives widely stocked in home improvement retail. Direct overlap with Leech's silicone sealant and caulk product lines, and a similar contractor-plus-DIY customer mix.
• The Gorilla Glue Company: Well-known US adhesive brand with a heavy-duty construction adhesive line competing in the same DIY and prosumer channels as Leech. Comparable product mix (construction adhesive, sealant, wood filler) and overlapping retail/end-user base, though significantly larger marketing reach.
• Franklin International (Titebond / Liquid Nails): US-based adhesive manufacturer whose Titebond and Liquid Nails brands directly compete with Leech's F-26 in the construction adhesive category. Closest comparable in terms of product positioning (heavy-duty construction adhesives for contractors) and channel (B2B/contractor). Larger scale, but overlapping use cases make it the primary direct rival.
• OSI (Henkel): Henkel-owned brand specializing in construction adhesives and sealants (e.g., Quad, H2U, SF-450). Most directly comparable specialty construction adhesive brand in terms of channel (professional contractors, lumber dealers) and product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Global specialty chemicals company with a major construction adhesives, sealants, and waterproofing portfolio. Directly comparable in sealants/waterproofing product positioning and large-project contractor use cases, though with significantly broader geographic and product footprint.
• Henkel (Loctite / PL Premium / LePage): Global adhesives major whose PL Premium and LePage lines compete head-to-head with F-26 at retail and in contractor channels. Significantly larger but directly comparable in end-product (premium construction adhesive) and overlapping customer base.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives manufacturer (Arkema subsidiary) with construction, industrial, and DIY adhesive lines. Comparable in construction adhesive formulation and contractor end markets, with substantially greater scale and international reach.
• 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes): Diversified industrial giant with a substantial adhesives and sealants portfolio, including construction-grade products. Competes in the same contractor/specifier channels with broader product breadth, R&D resources, and national distribution.

Emerging players

• ChemLink: Smaller US-based manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, and waterproofing products serving commercial construction. Comparable in scale and product focus (specialty construction sealants/adhesives), with a similarly contractor-oriented go-to-market.
• ECOS Adhesives: Niche adhesives manufacturer focused on low-VOC and environmentally friendly formulations. Comparable as a small specialty adhesive producer targeting differentiated positioning, but with an eco-friendly angle that contrasts with Leech's solvent-based heritage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leech-products-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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