Dura Pro

What Dura Pro does

IFS Industries Inc., doing business as DURAPRO, is a family-owned specialty adhesives and polymer manufacturer founded in 1892 and headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. The company designs and produces custom-formulated adhesive solutions spanning eight core technology platforms: hot melt adhesives (EVA, mPO, APAO, SBC chemistries), water-based adhesives (acrylic, vinyl acrylic, styrenated acrylic), polyurethanes (reactive hot melt, moisture cure, two-component), polymers, corrugated additives, anaerobics, cyanoacrylates, and methyl methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesives. Manufacturing is conducted at company-owned facilities in the United States (Reading PA, Garland TX), Canada (Dorval, Montreal), and Romania (Craiova), with a European regional headquarters in Ettlingen, Germany, and additional market presence in Korea.

The company sells these adhesives to industrial manufacturers across twelve vertical markets: automotive and transportation, packaging and converting, filtration, non-wovens and hygiene, foam, medical devices, woodworking, beauty, electronics, textiles, graphic arts, and general industry. Its product portfolio includes both branded DURAPRO SKUs (e.g., M-131 alkali-washable hot melt for PET recycling, M-7100 PSA for bottle labeling, M-375 ultra-low temperature packaging hot melt, EM-7271-2 mattress adhesive) and custom formulations tailored to specific customer process requirements. Notable proprietary technology includes the DURAPRO M-131 alkaline-dispersible adhesive for returnable PET bottle recycling and TAPPI UM 213:2012-compliant water-soluble hot melts for repulpable paper applications.

IFS operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market model with quote-based pricing, direct sales engagement, and on-site technical support spanning planning through production implementation. Revenue is generated through three streams: sale of proprietary and custom-formulated adhesive products, custom formulation and development services, and technical consultation and support. The company expanded its water-based emulsion capacity in 2006 through the Ona Polymers subsidiary and acquired the Roo Glue adhesive portfolio from Sherwin-Williams in 2023 to deepen its woodworking and water-based chemistry footprint. As of mid-2024, leadership transitioned to a President-CEO structure under Tim Hamm and Jack Chambers, respectively.

Name

Dura Pro

Legal name

IFS Industries Inc.

Website

https://ifscos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IFS Industries, operating as DURAPRO, is a 130-year-old family-owned U.S. manufacturer of custom-formulated industrial adhesives and polymers serving automotive, packaging, filtration, hygiene, medical, woodworking, and other industrial manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial adhesives
• Hot melt adhesives
• Water-based adhesives
• Polymer emulsions
• Custom adhesive formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Adhesive Products: Sale of proprietary and custom-formulated adhesive products across multiple chemistries including hot melt, water-based, polyurethane, polymer, anaerobic, cyanoacrylate, and MMA formulations serving diverse industrial applications
2. Custom Formulation Services: Bespoke adhesive development and manufacturing services where IFS works with customers to create products tailored to specific process requirements and end-use applications
3. Technical Support and Consultation: Engineering and technical support services including tailored product development, process planning, and bonding process implementation support from planning phase to production

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dura Pro (DURAPRO) is the flagship brand of IFS Industries, a family-owned manufacturer that formulates and produces industrial adhesives and polymer emulsions across multiple chemistries including hot melt (EVA, mPO, APAO, SBC), water-based (acrylics, vinyl acrylic, styrenated acrylic), polyurethanes (reactive hot melt, moisture cure, two-component), anaerobics, cyanoacrylates, methyl methacrylate (MMA), corrugated additives, and specialty polymers. The company supplies both standard and custom-formulated bonding solutions tailored to the specific equipment and end-products of industrial manufacturers in automotive, packaging, filtration, woodworking, hygiene, medical, electronics, and other sectors.

Product overview

Dura Pro (DURAPRO) is a brand of IFS Industries, a family-owned adhesives and polymer manufacturer founded in 1892. The product portfolio consists of eight core adhesive technology categories (Hot Melt Adhesives, Water-Based Adhesives, Polyurethanes, Polymers, Corrugated Additives, Anaerobics, Cyanoacrylate Instant Adhesives, and MMA Adhesives) along with specific branded products. IFS Industries also operates Ona Polymers subsidiary for water-based emulsions and acquired the Roo Glue adhesive portfolio from Sherwin-Williams. These adhesive solutions serve diverse industrial applications including automotive, packaging, woodworking, filtration, foam, non-wovens, medical devices, electronics, and beauty. The company emphasizes custom formulations and sustainable solutions including water-soluble, recyclable, and ultra-low temperature adhesives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DURAPRO: Brand name for hot melt adhesives, water-based adhesives, polyurethanes, polymers, and various adhesive solutions manufactured by IFS Industries and Ona Polymers
• Ona

Products and services

• DURAPRO Hot Melt Adhesives High-performance hot melt adhesives based on EVA, mPO (metallocene catalyzed polyolefin), APAO (amorphous poly alpha olefin), and SBC (styrene block copolymer) chemistries. Designed for packaging, bookbinding, hygiene, and general industrial applications.
• DURAPRO Water-Based Adhesives Custom-manufactured water-based adhesives using acrylics, vinyl acrylic, and styrenated acrylic chemistry. Designed for hard-to-stick substrates in packaging and bookbinding applications, offering durability, strength, and long-lasting bonds.
• DURAPRO Polyurethanes Polyurethane adhesive solutions for high-speed manufacturing including reactive hot melt adhesives, liquid moisture cure adhesives, and two component polyurethanes. Custom formulated to meet specific process and end-use demands.
• DURAPRO Polymers General and specialty-grade polymers based on Acrylic, Vinyl Acrylic, and Styrenated Acrylic chemistry. Manufactured by Ona Polymers under the DURAPRO brand, focusing on coatings, adhesives, and graphic arts industries.
• DURAPRO Corrugated Additives Additives for high-speed corrugators including waterproofing resins, polymer additives, and liquid borax. Specifically formulated to optimize starch solids, improve bonds on difficult substrates, and maximize corrugator speeds.
• DURAPRO Anaerobics High-performance anaerobic adhesives for mechanical locking, sealing, and metal retention. Product range includes threadlockers (low to high strength), retaining compounds, pipe sealants, and form-in-place gasket materials. Cures on contact with metal surfaces.
• DURAPRO Cyanoacrylate Instant Adhesives Fast-bonding, high-strength instant adhesives (super glues) engineered to bond almost any material including metal, plastic, rubber, wood, glass, ceramic, paper, and stone. Available in various viscosities, cure speeds, and formulations including toughened, low odor, and surface insensitive variants.
• DURAPRO Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives (MMA) High-performance structural adhesives for bonding metals, plastics, and composites in demanding environments. Two-part system providing exceptional bond strength with high shear, peel, and impact resistance. Features minimal surface preparation and flexible cure times.
• DURAPRO M-404 Case Sealing Hot Melt Adhesive Hot melt packaging adhesive designed for demanding packaging requirements. Displays excellent adhesion, thermal stability, and bond strength with short open time and fast set speed. Maintains light color and odor, prevents char formation. Used in food contact facilities.
• DURAPRO M-131 Alkali-Washable Label Adhesive Alkaline dispersible hot-melt adhesive for sustainable packaging of returnable PET bottles. Revolutionary adhesive that enables adhesive residue removal for PET bottle reuse multiple times. Also compatible with glass and metal cans for wrap-around labeling.
• DURAPRO M-7100 Pressure Sensitive Bottle Labeling Adhesive PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) for bottle labeling. Ensures labels stick through various conditions (heat, cold, wet, dry) and works on PE, PP, PET, aluminum, sheet metal, and glass. Features surface tack specifically for carbonated drink containers.
• DURAPRO M-375 Ultra-Low Application Temperature Packaging Hot Melt Ultra-low application temperature packaging hot melt adhesive. Lowers application temperature to reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability. Runs reliable and clean with unparalleled bonding spectrum, water white color, and low odor.
• DURAPRO S17022W-57 Water-Soluble Hot Melt Adhesive for Paper Water-soluble PSA hot melt adhesive for bonding cardboard and paper. Passed TAPPI UM 213:2012 repulpability requirements. Suitable for tissue laminating and roll machine gluing applications requiring repulpability.
• DURAPRO EM 7774 Water-Soluble Hot Melt Adhesive for Paper Water-soluble hot melt adhesive for bonding cardboard and paper. Displays excellent adhesion, thermal stability, and bond strength with short open time and fast set speed. Passed TAPPI UM 213:2012 repulpability requirements.
• DURAPRO EM-7271-2 Mattress Pocket Spring Adhesive Mattress adhesive using precise dot application technology for pocket spring bonding. Significantly reduces adhesive usage compared to traditional bead patterns. Components engineered for 2B+ cycles, reducing maintenance and unplanned downtime. Operates at lower temperatures.
• Roo Glue Water-Based Adhesive Portfolio Water-based adhesive product line acquired from Sherwin-Williams. Recognized as a market leader in water-based adhesive chemistry for more than 50 years. Serves industrial wood manufacturing and hobbyist markets.
• Custom Adhesive Formulation and Technical Support Services Bespoke adhesive development and manufacturing services in which IFS technical and sales professionals work with customers to create products tailored to specific process requirements and end-use applications, supported by engineering consultation from planning through production implementation.

Quantifiable outcome

• DURAPRO EM-7271-2 reduces adhesive usage through precise dot application vs. traditional bead patterns
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Valco MeltoncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership with Valco Melton for adhesive application technology. Through close collaboration, IFS Industries and Valco Melton developed precise dot application technology for mattress production using DURAPRO EM-7271-2 adhesive, resulting in significant adhesive reduction and extended equipment cycles.
• Ona Polymers LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Ona Polymers manufactures water-based emulsions under DURAPRO and Ona brands. Founded in 2006, Ona Polymers produces the DURAPRO polymer line under license from Dural of Dorval, Canada. Les Charron, President of Ona Polymers & EVP of IFS Industries, leads the partnership. Ona has expanded to offer full range of general and specialty grade polymers based on Acrylic, Vinyl Acrylic, and Styrenated Acrylic chemistry.
• Roo Glue (Sherwin-Williams)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFS Industries completed the acquisition of the Roo Glue portfolio of adhesive products from The Sherwin-Williams Company. Roo Glue is recognized as a market leader in water-based adhesive chemistry for more than 50 years, serving industrial wood manufacturing and hobbyist markets. The acquisition deepens IFS expertise in water-based adhesive chemistry and expands customer base in woodworking, packaging, and specialty industrial markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal Adhesives & Sealants: Specialty adhesives manufacturer (now owned by H.B. Fuller) with similar custom formulation focus in aerospace, defense, and industrial markets — historically a direct competitor and employer of IFS executives.
• Jowat: German family-owned mid-market adhesives manufacturer with similar profile to IFS — multi-chemistry platform (hot melt, PUR, water-based) serving woodworking, packaging, and industrial customers globally.
• Forbo International (Adhesives): Swiss manufacturer of industrial adhesives for flooring, automotive, and packaging applications; notably, IFS's CEO previously served as President of Forbo Adhesives LLC, indicating deep operational similarity.

Broad incumbents

• H.B. Fuller: Largest pure-play industrial adhesives competitor globally, offering hot melt, water-based, reactive, and structural adhesives across packaging, construction, and durable assembly — directly overlapping IFS's chemistry and vertical mix at much larger scale.
• Mapei: Italian global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for construction and industrial applications — overlaps with IFS in woodworking adhesives, packaging, and general industry.
• Sika: Swiss specialty chemicals company with significant industrial adhesives and sealants offerings for automotive, construction, and manufacturing — competes with IFS in structural bonding and transportation segments.
• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies): Global leader in industrial adhesives with extensive hot melt, water-based, and reactive polyurethane portfolios serving automotive, packaging, and electronics — competes head-to-head with IFS across most verticals.
• Bostik (Arkema): Arkema's adhesives division offers hot melt, water-based, and pressure-sensitive adhesives across packaging, hygiene, and industrial markets — directly comparable chemistry and end-market overlap with IFS.
• 3M Industrial Adhesives: Diversified major with substantial industrial adhesives and tapes business including hot melt, PSA, and structural adhesives — overlapping IFS product portfolio in general industry and packaging.

Emerging players

• Avery Dennison: Major pressure-sensitive adhesives and labels manufacturer — directly comparable to IFS's DURAPRO M-7100 PSA product line for bottle labeling and packaging applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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