A Company on the Move: DELO Industrial Adhesives

DELO Industrial Adhesives is a company on the move. Founded in Munich, Germany, in 1961, DELO currently manufacturers high-tech adhesives and multi-functional materials, as well as dispensing and curing equipment to the automotive, consumer electronics, and semiconductor industries. In its 63 years of being in business, the company has expanded to have subsidiaries in China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United States. Privately held by partners Sabine and Dr. Wolf Herold, DELO has grown from a staff of 350 employees in 2013, to a staff of 1,080 employees at the end of its 2023 fiscal year, with additional growth anticipated in 2024.

DELO is committed to investing in the future, with 15% of total revenue of the company spent on research and development. Such a commitment is one reason for the company’s growth and success, as DELO reports that almost 20% of its revenues come from products that are less than three years old.