Alteco

What Alteco does

Alteco Co., Ltd. (株式会社アルテコ) is a privately held Japanese specialty adhesive manufacturer founded in 1965 and headquartered in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. The company develops, manufactures, and sells a full-spectrum adhesive portfolio organized into two go-to-market lines: industrial adhesives (cyanoacrylate-based instant adhesives, two-part and one-part epoxies, anaerobic thread-lockers and sealants, UV/visible light-curable adhesives, and curing accelerators/primers) and a consumer DIY & Hobby line that includes the Professional Tools 7-series, Aclear quick-dry water-based adhesives, CA-series instant adhesives, repair putties, hole-filling seal putties, KIWAMAX low-yellowing clear epoxy, and specialty MN-series nozzles. Underlying technology centers on proprietary formulation know-how accumulated over 55+ years, with continuous product evolution evidenced by recent dual-cure (HK series), high-heat (GH300), and thermally conductive (in development) adhesive platforms, manufactured at the ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 certified Shiga Factory in Japan.

The business model is primarily B2B industrial with a growing B2C consumer overlay. Industrial revenue flows through authorized domestic distributors and overseas wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United States, Singapore, Indonesia, China (Wuxi and Shanghai), Korea, and Ghana, reaching customers in over 90 countries. Consumer products are sold via the proprietary ALTECO Online Shop launched in 2019 plus hobby and home-improvement retail channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but the company has executed four consecutive years of price revisions (10%+ in 2022, 15%+ in 2023, 5-10% on aerosols in 2025, 5%+ on aluminum tubes in 2026) to pass through raw material, logistics, and operational cost inflation — indicating a price-taker but cost-disciplined operator. Marketing relies on a content blog, official social channels (Instagram, X, YouTube), industry exhibitions, and earned media including a Newsweek International feature highlighting President Tanaka Reo's global expansion vision.

Name

Alteco

Legal name

株式会社アルテコ

Website

https://alteco.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alteco is a privately held Japanese specialty adhesive manufacturer founded in 1965, producing industrial and consumer cyanoacrylate, epoxy, anaerobic, and UV-curable adhesives. The company sells via authorized distributors and six overseas subsidiaries to customers across more than 90 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEAGAH

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants

SECONDARYIMAEABAA

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Specialty Chemicals

Keywords

• Industrial adhesives
• Instant adhesives
• Cyanoacrylate adhesives
• Epoxy resin adhesives
• Specialty adhesive manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Ibaraki

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Adhesive Products: Sale of industrial-grade instant adhesives, epoxy resin adhesives, anaerobic adhesives, UV-curable adhesives, and related chemical products for manufacturing and engineering applications
2. Consumer/DIY Adhesive Products: Sale of consumer-grade adhesives and hobby products through e-commerce and retail channels, including instant adhesives, water-based adhesives, and repair products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alteco is a specialty adhesive manufacturer that formulates, produces, and sells industrial and consumer adhesives. Its industrial line (業務用) covers cyanoacrylate instant adhesives, two-part and one-part epoxy resin adhesives, anaerobic thread-locking adhesives, and UV/light-curable adhesives, sold through authorized distributors to manufacturers, construction, and engineering firms. Its consumer DIY & HOBBY line includes the Professional Tools 7 series, Aclear water-based adhesives, CA series instant adhesives, repair putties, hole-filling seal putties, and KIWAMAX clear epoxy resin, sold through retail channels and the ALTECO Online Shop (launched January 2019).

Product overview

ALTECO (株式会社アルテコ) is a specialized adhesive manufacturer offering two main product lines: industrial adhesives (contact and project sales) and DIY & hobby consumer adhesives. The industrial portfolio includes instant adhesives (cyanoacrylate), two-part epoxy adhesives, one-part epoxy adhesives, anaerobic adhesives, and light-curing adhesives — with specialized variants for high heat resistance, impact resistance, low bloom, thermal dissipation, and structural anchoring applications. The consumer DIY & HOBBY line, unified under the ALTECO brand since July 2024 (integrating the former Power Ace brand), includes the professional-grade 7 series instant adhesives, Aclear water-based adhesives, CA series formulations, repair putty/epoxy putties, hole-filling seal putties, KIWAMAX clear epoxy resin, and spray/pencil-type curing accelerators. Accessory products include specialty precision nozzles (MN series) and various primers. The company also provides material approval documents, SDS, and catalogs for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• プロフェッショナルツールズ (Professional Tools): Professional-grade instant adhesives and related products for industrial and professional use.
• アクリアシリーズ (Aclear Series)
• 高機能瞬間接着剤シリーズ (High-Performance Instant Adhesive Series)
• パテ・ねんどシリーズ (Putty & Clay Series)
• クリアエポキシレジン (Clear Epoxy Resin)
• KIWAMAX

Products and services

• Instant Adhesives (瞬間接着剤) Cyanoacrylate-based instant adhesives for industrial and consumer use, available in multiple viscosities (low, medium, high) and specialty grades including high heat resistance, low bloom, impact resistance, and foam-safe (polystyrene) formulations. Sold through distributors to manufacturers and via consumer channels to hobbyists.
• Two-Part Epoxy Resin Adhesives (2液性エポキシ樹脂系接着剤)

Quantifiable outcome

• Products used in 90+ countries worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• パワーエース株式会社 (Power Ace Co., Ltd.)minorOthers · 1 October 2006Domestic business operations of Power Ace Co., Ltd. were fully integrated into Alteco in October 2006. Power Ace was a subsidiary that manufactured consumer adhesive products. In July 2024, the Power Ace consumer brand was consolidated into the ALTECO brand.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ITW Devcon: Industrial adhesives and repair compounds brand under Illinois Tool Works, offering epoxy, cyanoacrylate, and anaerobic adhesives. Comparable to Alteco in industrial repair and assembly adhesive focus, with strong presence in MRO and OEM channels.
• Cemedine Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty adhesives and sealants manufacturer serving industrial, construction, and consumer markets. Directly comparable to Alteco in product breadth (instant, epoxy, construction adhesives) and mid-tier Japan-headquartered specialty positioning.
• ThreeBond Holdings Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty manufacturer of industrial adhesives, sealants, and chemical products. Comparable to Alteco in Japan-centric mid-cap positioning, focus on instant and anaerobic adhesives, and industrial OEM customer base including automotive and electronics assembly.
• Permabond LLC: Specialty manufacturer of industrial cyanoacrylate, epoxy, anaerobic, and UV-curable adhesives. Comparable to Alteco in product portfolio, chemistry specialization, and focus on engineered industrial bonding applications.
• Toagosei Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty chemical manufacturer and pioneer of instant adhesives (Aron Alpha cyanoacrylate). Closest direct competitor to Alteco, sharing Japan-based heritage, similar product portfolio across instant and structural adhesives, and overlapping industrial and consumer customer base.
• Pacer Technology: Specialty US-based manufacturer of cyanoacrylate instant adhesives and consumer DIY repair products. Comparable to Alteco in instant adhesive specialization and dual industrial/consumer channel mix.

Broad incumbents

• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: Global leader in industrial and consumer adhesives through its Loctite, Pattex, and Bonderite brands. Represents the dominant global incumbent whose Loctite instant adhesive franchise directly overlaps Alteco's core instant adhesive business, though at materially greater scale and R&D investment.
• H.B. Fuller Company: US-headquartered global industrial adhesives manufacturer serving packaging, hygiene, construction, and assembly markets. Comparable to Alteco in industrial adhesive chemistry specialization but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global specialty adhesives business of Arkema serving industrial, construction, and consumer markets. Overlaps with Alteco in industrial bonding solutions and DIY consumer adhesives, with substantially larger R&D, manufacturing, and distribution scale.
• 3M Company: Diversified global manufacturer whose Adhesives and Tapes division spans industrial bonding, instant adhesives, and consumer DIY products. Overlaps with Alteco across multiple adhesive chemistries but operates as a broad incumbent with substantially larger R&D, brand, and distribution scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alteco_official
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAdrqEWbArY0YCTtXfRspCg
• Instagraminstagram.com/alteco_official/?hl=ja

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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