The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) announced the winners of its Innovation Awards at a luncheon during the 2025 Annual Convention & Expo in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 15, 2025. The Innovation Awards recognize the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry. Independent judges reviewed the following categories and weightings as part of their review process:

• Science and Innovation (30%)
• Applicability and Impact (10%)
• Impact of the Technology Relative to the State of the Art (30%)
• Qualifications, Experience, and Capabilities (20%)
• Significant Milestone (10%)

The 2025 Innovation Award winner was 3M and Ryan McKenney, Chris Pattillo, Lili Qie, Andrew Horvath, Tom Schaefer, and Taylor Hodne for their development entitled, “3M™ Fastbond™ Pressure Sensitive Adhesive 1049.” 3M’s Fastbond pressure sensitive, water-based adhesive matches or exceeds the performance of solvent-based adhesives, while significantly reducing VOCs. The PSA also utilizes a novel adhesive delivery system, leveraging a cylinder technology that allows for improved cylinder compatibility, resulting in better shelf-life of the product. For more information on this development click here.

The First Runner Up Award went to Wacker for its development called, “GENIOSIL^® STP-E140/340: The Next Generation of STP-E Technology.” For more information about this development click here.

The Second Runner Up Award went to H.B. Fuller for a development titled, “Rapid Strength Hybrid Reactive Hotmelt Adhesives for use in Auto Assembly.” For more information about this development click here.

"Our manufacturing members make products that are critical, and often unseen, for industry. Their products support the automotive, transportation, assembly, DIY, building and construction, packaging, and nonwoven markets, among others. This year’s Innovation Award submissions support these very important market segments," said Brian Peters, senior director of membership and industry programs at ASC. "These innovative technologies take a lot of time, testing, research, and dedicated people behind the scenes. They are a testament to ASC’s vision for our industry that 'Innovators Secure the Future with Adhesives & Sealants,'" continued Peters.

To learn more about the ASC Innovation Awards Program visit the official awards page. Questions about the Innovation Awards program should be directed to Peters at brian.peters@ascouncil.org. Companies interested in becoming a sponsor for 2026 should contact Myranda Nickoloff at myranda.nickoloff@ascouncil.org.