GRIFFON (Bolton Adhesives)

What GRIFFON (Bolton Adhesives) does

GRIFFON is the professional-grade adhesives and sealants brand of Bolton Adhesives, the adhesives division of the Italian-headquartered Bolton Group conglomerate, operated through the Dutch legal entity Bison International B.V. (registered in Goes, Netherlands). The company develops, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of professional-grade chemical products — including SMP-Polymer-based construction adhesives and sealants (Poly Max® family), wood adhesives (PVAc, PU, SMP across D2/D3/D4 grades), PVC/ABS/PVC-C pipe cements, epoxy and cyanoacrylate specialty adhesives, contact adhesives, and refractory and acrylic sealants — along with application tools and accessories such as cartridge guns, sealant finishing sets, and surface preparation products.

The brand is positioned exclusively at the professional trades channel ("The choice of the pro"), targeting professional craftsmen, construction and renovation contractors, plumbing and central heating installers, swimming pool builders, agricultural facility operators, and industrial piping and water-treatment buyers across at least nine European country markets (Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey). Underlying technology is anchored in proprietary SMP-Polymer chemistry with solvent-free and THF-free formulations, differentiated cure-speed profiles (e.g., Poly Max® Express reaching final strength in 4 hours), and packaging innovations such as the 2024-launched Smart Bottle for PVC cements. The portfolio is heavily validated by international quality certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14000, DVGW, KOMO, KIWA, WRAS, BELGAQUA, Gastec, CE, EMICODE EC1 Plus, multiple EN standards), which function as regulatory gating requirements in professional specification.

The business model is a B2B2C transaction model in which GRIFFON manufactures finished chemical products and sells them through professional distributor and reseller networks, with localized country websites, trade fair participation, and technical documentation as the primary marketing surfaces. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; a €375 minimum order threshold applies for free delivery within the Benelux, indicating a quote- and channel-based pricing structure. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time transactional sales of physical products, with no subscription, software, or recurring-service component. GRIFFON has no app, no public API or SDK, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, and operates as a fully owned subsidiary brand of the Bolton Group with no external institutional shareholders.

Name

GRIFFON (Bolton Adhesives)

Legal name

Bison International B.V.

Website

https://griffon.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GRIFFON is the professional-grade adhesives and sealants brand of Bolton Adhesives (Bison International B.V., Netherlands), manufacturing SMP-Polymer adhesives, pipe cements, and sealants sold via European distributor networks to construction, plumbing, and industrial trades.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Adhesives and Sealants

NAICS

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

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Repair, Crack Injection & Grouts (IMADAOAD), Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA), Adhesives, Sealants, Caulks & Tapes Retail (CRAIADAL)

Keywords

• Professional adhesives sealants
• Construction chemical products
• PVC pipe cements
• SMP-polymer adhesives
• Industrial bonding solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Goes

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adhesives and Sealants Products: GRIFFON generates revenue through the sale of professional-grade adhesives, sealants, cements, and related chemical products. Product categories include rigid PVC cements, SMP-polymer adhesives, wood adhesives (PVAc, PU, SMP), contact adhesives, epoxy adhesives, super glues, specialty adhesives, and sealants (silicone, acrylic, hybrid SMP). Revenue is primarily one-time transactional sales of physical products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GRIFFON develops, manufactures, and distributes professional-grade adhesives, sealants, PVC and ABS pipe cements, wood adhesives, contact adhesives, epoxies, super glues, and specialty sealants for construction, installation, plumbing, central heating, swimming pool construction, and industrial applications. Products are sold under brands including Poly Max, Aqua Max, Panel Max, Wood Max, and EPDM Max, supported by application tools and accessories. The portfolio is targeted exclusively at professional tradespeople and craftsmen across European markets.

Product overview

GRIFFON (Bolton Adhesives) is a professional adhesives, sealants, and tools manufacturer offering a broad portfolio of products. The core offering centers on the Poly Max® family of SMP-Polymer-based construction adhesives and sealants, including High Tack Express, Fix & Seal Express, and the new Poly Max® Sealant All Joints. Supporting product lines include Aqua Max® for water-resistant applications, Panel Max for panel mounting, EPDM Max for EPDM membranes, and the Wood Max series (Express Power, Transparent Power, Power) for wood bonding in D2/D3/D4 grades. PVC/ABS/PVC-C cement products (PVC MB, HT-120, B-21, B-25) serve piping system applications, while specialty adhesives include epoxy (Combi Snel, Combi Metal), cyanoacrylate (Super Glue PROFESSIONAL, Super Glue GEL), contact adhesives (Bison Kit, Bison Tix, Contact Adhesive Spray CS 570), and polyurethane adhesives (PU Wood Adhesive Fiber, PU-Tix Fiber, Polyurethane Adhesive). Sealant products include Acrylic Sealant A-100 and the heat-resistant Hydra® sealant. The accessories line includes application tools (Sausage Gun, Gun Professional, Multi-Tool), finishing tools (Sealant Finishing Set, Sealant Remover), and surface preparation tools (Emery Cloth, Fitting Brush, Heat Shield, Soldering Brush). The portfolio is unified under the 'The choice of the pro' positioning, serving professional tradespeople in construction, installation, plumbing, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Poly Max: Professional-grade SMP-Polymer based adhesive and sealant product line for bonding, fixing and sealing applications
• Smart Bottle
• Aqua Max
• Sealant Finisher

Products and services

• Poly Max High Tack Express Solvent-free assembly adhesive based on SMP-Polymer with very high initial bond strength and very fast strength build-up reaching final strength in 4 hours; excellent for heavy materials, vertical, and overhead applications. Targeted at professional installers and craftsmen.
• Poly Max Fix & Seal Express Solvent-free assembly adhesive and sealant based on SMP-Polymer with very high elasticity and very fast strength build-up, designed for fixing and sealing at the same time. For professional tradespeople.
• Poly Max Sealant All Joints Premium multifunctional sealant based on innovative hybrid SMP-Technology that replaces silicone, acrylic, and PU sealants; features no shrinkage, mildew resistance, UV resistance, and paintability in 6 colors. Suitable for interior, sanitary, and exterior sealing applications.
• Aqua Max Water-resistant solvent-free mounting adhesive and sealant based on SMP Polymer for swimming pool construction, ponds, and agriculture; chlorine and sea water resistant, UV resistant, with very high final bond strength and permanent elasticity.
• Panel Max Mounting adhesive based on hybrid polymer with very high initial adhesion for mounting panels, wall coverings and cladding on almost all surfaces; ideal for acoustic or decorative panels made of wood, HPL, stone, aluminum composite, EPS, polyurethane or PVC.
• Panel Max Full Surface Mounting adhesive based on hybrid polymer for mounting panels, wall coverings and cladding with full-surface bonding capability; tension equalizing, mold and bacteria resistant.
• Montagekit Direct Grip Assembly adhesive based on neoprene rubber for materials under stress and heavy materials using the power bonding method; high initial bonding, high final bonding strength, moisture resistant.
• Montagekit Interior Finish Solvent-free assembly adhesive based on acrylate for bonding and assembling building materials on virtually all substrates for internal applications such as timber framework, skirting boards, paneling, and insulation material.
• EPDM Max Universal waterproof adhesive and sealant with strong initial grip based on SMP Polymer for EPDM on almost all surfaces; odourless, free from solvents, toluene, and phthalates; temperature resistance -40°C to +100°C.
• Constru Max Express Very strong, fast, waterproof (D4) and filling construction adhesive based on SMP-Polymer; MDI-free, suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, does not cause black stains.
• Wood Max Express Power Extremely strong, fast, waterproof (D4), di-isocyanate free and filling wood construction adhesive based on SMP-Polymer with very good filling capacity up to 4mm; firm to touch in 30 minutes.
• Wood Max Transparent Power Extremely strong, transparent, waterproof (D4), di-isocyanate free and filling wood construction adhesive based on SMP-Polymer for transparent bonding in interior and exterior applications.
• Wood Max Power Extremely strong, waterproof (D4), di-isocyanate free and filling wood construction adhesive based on SMP-Polymer with extremely high final bond strength of 110 kg/cm².
• PU Wood Adhesive Fiber Fibre-reinforced, fast, liquid, waterproof (D4) single-component wood adhesive based on polyurethane for interior and exterior wood applications including façade carpentry and sandwich panels.
• PU-Tix Fiber Fibre-reinforced, very fast, thixotropic, waterproof (D4) polyurethane wood adhesive with limited filling capacity, good standing power, and sandability; ideal for vertical applications.
• Wood Adhesive PVAc KM45 (D4) Waterproof (EN 204 D4), white, single-component wood adhesive based on PVAC for waterproof joining and laminating of practically all wood types in interior and exterior applications.
• Wood Adhesive PVAc VB20 (D3) Water resistant (EN 204 D3), white wood adhesive based on PVAC for water-resistant joining and laminating of all wood types in indoor and outdoor applications.
• Wood Adhesive PVAc ES30 (D2) Fast, moisture resistant (D2) white PVAC wood adhesive that is transparent when dry, for joining and laminating all wood types for indoor applications.
• Wood Adhesive PVAc ST10 (D2) Moisture resistant (EN 204 D2) white wood adhesive based on PVAC for internal use bonding and assembling building materials.
• Wood Sealer Crosscut Ends Transparent Fast drying transparent sealant for all types of wood and wood-like materials; seals and protects crosscut and saw edges against moisture, swelling, delaminating, and dry rot.
• PVC MB Thixotropic rigid PVC cement for joining pipes, sockets and fittings with interference fit and loose fit (gap filling) in pressure and drainage systems; suitable for diameters up to 400mm, max 16 bar (PN 16). EN 14680 and EN 14814 certified, CE marked.
• HT-120 Fast, thixotropic PVC-C cement for joining pipes, sockets and fittings with interference fit and loose fit in pressure and drainage systems; suitable for diameters up to 250mm, max 25 bar (PN 25) for diameters up to 110mm.
• B-21 Fast, liquid ABS cement for joining pipes, sockets and fittings with interference fit in pressure and drainage systems; suitable for diameters up to 160mm, max 10 bar (PN 10).
• B-25 Fast, thixotropic ABS cement for joining pipes, sockets and fittings with interference fit and loose fit in pressure and drainage systems; suitable for diameters up to 315mm, max 15 bar (PN 15).
• F-40 Fixation agent for fixing polypropylene (PP) pipes and fittings with rubber sleeve (sliding socket) connections in drain systems.
• M-385 Liquid, transparent contact adhesive for bonding PVC foil; high initial bonding and plasticiser resistant, used for swimming pools, basins, ponds, and roofs.
• Combi Snel Crystal clear fast dual-component epoxy adhesive that is water resistant, quick, and very strong; suitable for fast, strong, and invisible repair of pottery, porcelain, glass, leather, wood, stone, metal, and ceramics.
• Combi Metal Strong, metal coloured two-component epoxy adhesive with extreme strength up to 220 kg/cm²; resistant to harsh conditions and temperatures between -40°C and +120°C; sea water resistant.
• Super Glue PROFESSIONAL Extra-strong, ultra-fast liquid instant glue in professional quality with a safe-standing dispenser bottle; water resistant and glues almost all solid and flexible materials.
• Super Glue GEL Extra strong and fast, temporarily adjustable super glue in gel format with non-drip and clean application; ideal for porous materials and vertical surfaces, dishwasher proof and water resistant.
• Super Glue + Activator Liquid instant glue with special activator that firmly bonds difficult connections in 10 seconds; ideal for difficult but well-fitting connections such as skirting boards, decorative strips, and ornamental frames.
• Bison Kit / Contact Kit Aromatic-free, universal, liquid contact adhesive based on neoprene rubber; bonds immediately, heat resistant up to +70°C, for surface bonding or laminating of many materials.
• Bison Tix / Contact Tix Aromatic-free, universal, thixotropic contact adhesive based on neoprene rubber that bonds immediately, does not drip or form strings; ideal for vertical applications.
• Contact Adhesive Spray CS 570 Transparent, sprayable, aromatics-free, universal contact adhesive in a mobile pressure vessel; no electricity or compressor needed, frost resistant, ideal for on-site use.
• Spray Adhesive Aromatics-free, universal, liquid spray adhesive based on SBR rubber in aerosol format for mutual bonding or temporary fixation of paper, cardboard, felt, fabric, cork, polystyrene foam, and more.
• Construct Fiber Fibre-reinforced, very fast, thixotropic, waterproof (D4) single-component universal construction adhesive based on polyurethane; good standing power and does not drip, ideal for vertical applications.
• Polyurethane Adhesive Thixotropic, filling, waterproof, 2-component assembly adhesive based on polyurethane with 100% filling capacity; for bonding difficult materials that must withstand extreme conditions.
• Max Repair Extreme Extremely strong repair adhesive based on Griffon Polymer Technology that is extremely elastic, water-resistant, and filling; for repairing porous and non-porous materials including wood, metal, glass, plastic, rubber, ceramic tiles, stone, and cement.
• Acrylic Sealant A-100 High-quality, universal acrylic sealant for sealing seams, joints, and gaps in partitions, walls, ceilings, window frames, window sills, stairs, and skirting boards; paintable and colourfast.
• Hydra Special refractory sealant heat-resistant up to 1250°C; extremely suitable for application around fireplaces, stone ovens, barbecues, and fire boxes, and also for bonding refractory bricks.
• Griffon Smart Bottle Innovative plastic smart bottle packaging for PVC cements featuring integrated brush wiper, ergonomic quick-release cap with integrated round brush, ridges for grip, and 50% faster opening/closing time and 75% faster per connection compared to traditional tins.

Quantifiable outcome

• Poly Max® Express formulas achieve final strength in just 4 hours
• +2 more outcomes

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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bolton GroupcoreOthersGRIFFON is a brand owned by Bolton Adhesives, which is part of the Bolton Group, an international industrial group. Bolton Adhesives operates as the parent company's adhesives division, with GRIFFON serving as its professional-grade brand. The company operates under Bison International B.V. as the trade name.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mapei: Italian multinational specializing in chemical products for the building industry, including a wide range of construction adhesives, sealants, and surface preparation products. Highly comparable to GRIFFON in professional construction adhesives, wood flooring adhesives, and certified sealing systems across European markets.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives business of Arkema, offering construction adhesives, sealants, and specialty bonding solutions for professional and industrial markets. Broader portfolio and larger geographic footprint than GRIFFON, but overlaps directly in SMP/hybrid polymer construction adhesives and professional distribution.
• Hilti: Liechtenstein-headquartered global provider of tools, software, and consumables for the construction industry, including a chemical anchors and firestop/sealant product range. Comparable to GRIFFON in targeting professional construction trades and offering certified chemical fixing and sealing solutions, though typically integrated with higher-margin tool sales.
• Henkel (Loctite / Pattex): Global leader in adhesives (Loctite, Pattex, Bonderite brands) with deep professional and DIY channels across Europe. Overlaps with GRIFFON across cyanoacrylates, SMP/hybrid polymer sealants, wood adhesives (PVA, PU), and PVC cements, but at vastly larger scale.
• Sika: Swiss specialty chemicals company with a substantial sealing and bonding division serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to GRIFFON in professional sealants, panel and façade bonding adhesives, and certified products for construction applications.

Direct peers

• Würth: German-headquartered global distributor and producer of assembly and fastening materials, including its own Würth-branded adhesives, sealants, and chemical products sold to professional tradespeople through a direct and catalog distribution model. Comparable to GRIFFON in target customer (professional installers) and product categories (SMP/hybrid polymer sealants, wood and construction adhesives).
• Soudal: Belgian-headquartered global manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, and PU-foams targeted at professional and consumer end markets. Directly comparable to GRIFFON in SMP/hybrid polymer adhesives, silicone and hybrid sealants, and professional-channel distribution across Europe.
• Berner: German-headquartered European B2B specialist in assembly materials and chemicals for construction, automotive, and industrial trades, with an in-house adhesives and sealants line sold to professional installers. Directly comparable to GRIFFON in professional channel focus, European footprint, and broad multi-category adhesive offering.

Others

• UHU (Bolton Group sister brand): Adhesives brand within the Bolton Group portfolio, focused on consumer and office adhesives rather than professional construction. Sister brand to GRIFFON within Bolton Adhesives, sharing corporate ownership but addressing adjacent rather than overlapping professional end markets.

Regional players

• Ceys (TotalEnergies): Spanish adhesives and sealants brand owned by TotalEnergies, with a strong presence in Iberia and broader Southern Europe. Comparable product portfolio to GRIFFON across construction, wood, and contact adhesives, though its core geographic strength lies in Spain and Portugal rather than Northern Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance31 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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