Founded in 1926 by Louis D. Davis Sr. in his father’s Philadelphia basement, LD Davis is a three-generation, family-owned manufacturer of glue and gelatin solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The company is particularly known for turning recycled pharmaceutical gelatin into biodegradable, protein-based adhesives, a practice that helped carry it from rigid-box glue into global markets. Today, LD Davis manufactures in Monroe, North Carolina, where its in-house lab also helps customers troubleshoot bonding problems and develop application-specific formulas.
Biodegradable Certification
PFAS-Compliant
Compliance program
Cattie AdhesivesWith more than 40 years in the adhesives industry, Pennsylvania-based Cattie Adhesives is known for hands-on technical knowledge and custom problem-solving for manufacturers. The company develops tailored adhesive solutions for customers worldwide, helping them address demanding production needs through product matching, testing, and application guidance.SOUDERTON, PA
Adhesives ResearchIndependent and family-owned since its 1961 beginnings in a converted garage, Adhesives Research has grown into a global materials manufacturer known for developing application-specific adhesive solutions with customers. Its facilities span more than 250 acres and include over 300,000 square feet of development and manufacturing space, supporting healthcare, electronics and industrial customers with specialized adhesive tapes and related materials.GLEN ROCK, PA
Adhesive Compounders IncFounded in 1971 by Robert “Bob” True, Adhesive Compounders Inc. manufactures industrial hot melt and water-based adhesives while formulating custom bonding solutions for manufacturers. The independently owned Des Moines company uses an in-house laboratory and experienced chemists to develop and test formulas around customers’ substrates, equipment, and production requirements. ACI is also certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.DES MOINES, IA
Glue Machinery CorporationSince 1970, Glue Machinery Corporation has been a Baltimore manufacturer serving the adhesive needs of manufacturers worldwide. What began as an industrial equipment distributor has become a specialist known for its Glue Diligence® service, which tests customers’ materials and processes before recommending an adhesive approach.BALTIMORE, MD