1. 3M
3M Center
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
www.3m.com

Estimated 2011 revenue: $29,611,000,000
Number of employees: 84,198

3M is a science-based company that produces thousands of imaginative products and leads a range of markets—from health care and highway safety to office products, abrasives and adhesives.

Source: company website

2. Huntsman
10003 Woodloch Forest Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
www.huntsman.com

Estimated 2011 revenue: $11,221,000,000
Number of employees: 12,000

Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging.

Source: press release

3. Henkel Corp.
1 Henkel Way
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
www.henkel.com

Parent company: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Number of employees: 47,265
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

Henkel operates worldwide in three business areas: Laundry & Home Care, Cosmetics/Toiletries and Adhesive Technologies. Adhesives, sealants and surface treatments from Henkel serve the transportation, electronics, aerospace, metal, durable goods, consumer goods, maintenance, and repair and packaging industries, with a range of products for the craftsman and consumer. “Henkel expects sales to grow in 2012 and is confident of continuing its positive growth trend in sales and earnings,” says a Henkel source.

Source: company website

Estimated 2011 revenue: $6,000,000,000
Number of employees: 36,000

Avery Dennison develops innovative solutions for the global adhesives market. The company specializes in pressure-sensitive technology and self-adhesive office and consumer products.

Source: annual report

Estimated 2011 revenue: $6,430,000,000
Number of employees: 9,000
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased 7%

Dow Corning provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, the company offers more than 7,000 products.

Source: annual report

6. RPM International Inc.
2628 Pearl Rd.
P.O. Box 777
Medina, OH 44258
www.rpminc.com

Estimated 2011 revenue: $3,400,000,000
Number of employees: > 9,000
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased 8.5% from fiscal 2010 pro-forma sales, and were relatively flat vs. fiscal 2010 reported sales.
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

RPM International Inc., a holding company, owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials, and related services serving both industrial and consumer markets. RPM’s industrial products include roofing systems, sealants, corrosion-control coatings, flooring coatings and specialty chemicals. 

Source: company contact

Estimated 2011 revenue: $2,600,640,000
Number of employees: 7,500
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

For more than 75 years, MAPEI has produced adhesives and sealants for the building industry. The company currently operates production facilities in 27 countries on five continents.

Source: company website

Estimated 2011 revenue: $1,557,600,000
Number of employees: 3,500

For 125 years, H.B. Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. In early 2012, H.B. Fuller Co. completed the acquisition of the global industrial adhesives business of Forbo Group.

Source: company website, annual report

Estimated 2011 revenue: $1,200,000,000
Number of employees: 2,300
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased

OMNOVA Solutions is a technology-based company that makes emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and decorative and functional surfaces for a variety of commercial, industrial, and residential end uses. 

Source: company contact

Estimated 2011 revenue: $720,000,000
Number of employees: 2,600

LORD is a diversified technology company with a long history of developing breakthrough adhesive, coating and motion management technologies that significantly improve the performance of its customers’ products.

Source: company contact

Parent company: Bemis Co. Inc.
Estimated 2011 revenue: $575,000,000
Number of employees: 1,600
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

MACtac is a global leader in the manufacture and supply of pressure-sensitive adhesives. With manufacturing and distribution facilities in 14 countries and a strong presence and base in North America, the company serves industries including labeling, graphic design, packaging, digital imaging, assembly engineering, solar, automotive assembly, medical device assembly, and more. 

Source: company contact

Parent company: Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)
Estimated 2011 revenue: $525,000,000
2011 revenue for ITW: $17,800,000,000
Number of employees: 2,000

ITW Performance Polymers & Fluids is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered components and industrial systems and consumables.

Source: company contact, company website

Parent company: TOTAL
Number of employees: 897
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

Bostik manufactures and supplies adhesives and sealants for markets including construction, transportation, packaging, personal care and hygiene, and industrial assembly markets.

Number of employees: 511
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

Gardner-Gibson is a manufacturer of roof coatings, waterproofing coatings, pavement sealers, caulks, wall repair patching and wallpaper adhesives. The company operates 12 manufacturing and distribution facilities strategically located throughout the U.S.

Sources: company contact, website

Number of employees: 1,100

FLEXcon is a family-owned, private manufacturer of pressure-sensitive films and adhesives, headquartered in Spencer, MA.

Parent company: Henry Co.
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Stayed the same
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

Since its incorporation in 1981, Henry Co. has grown into a national supplier of air and vapor barrier, roofing, and waterproofing products. “We expect a slight increase in the construction sector in 2012, allowing for some growth,” says a company source.

17. Royal Adhesives & Sealants

Parent company: Sika AG
Estimated 2011 revenue: CHF 215 million (~ $ 223,453,000)
Number of employees: 15,254
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

Sika AG supplies the building, construction industry and manufacturing industries with products for sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing, and protecting load-bearing structures. “2011 sales significantly exceeded that for 2010 in nearly all active market sectors,” says a Sika representative. “This was partly due to a return of customer confidence in the second half.  On the other hand, significant increases in raw material costs were only partly offset by price increases with the net result an erosion in margin. We remain cautiously optimistic for 2012.”

Sources: company contact, website, annual report

Parent Company: Franklin International

A division of Franklin International, this company manufactures adhesives for the domestic and global wood furniture, millwork, and engineered-lamination markets. It also provides pressure-sensitive adhesives for office products and food packaging, and specialty polymers to various companies to formulate or use them as fiberglass and non-woven binders.

Source: company website

Parent company: Forbo Group
Estimated 2011 revenue: $85,314,400
Number of employees: 267

Forbo Bonding Systems formulates and manufactures under the product brand Eurocol building and construction adhesives for floorings and tiles, as well as leveling compounds and grouts. In early 2012, H.B. Fuller Co. completed the acquisition of the global industrial adhesives business of Forbo Group. In April, H.B. Fuller announced plans to close the former Forbo corporate and research offices in Morrisville, NC, and has restructured its field sales and technical teams. These actions would eliminate approximately 40 positions in business management, Customer Service, Finance, Information Technology, Research and Development, and Sales. Selling, general and administrative positions that have not been eliminated will move to other H.B. Fuller locations, and the North Carolina offices were to be vacated by February 2013.

Source: company website

Parent company: Itochu Chemicals International
Number of employees: ~ 100

The Reynolds Co. is a manufacturer of water-based, hot-melt and dry-blended adhesives. The company also performs customized, contract or “toll” blending, as well as private labeling.

Source: company website

Parent company: Daubert Industries Inc.
Number of employees: 100
2010 to 2011 change inrevenue: Increased
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

Daubert Chemical Co. has provided specialty coatings and adhesives since 1935. Serving the steel, automotive transportation and general manufacturing industries, Daubert has focused on corrosion prevention coatings, industrial anti-skid coatings, sound deadening coatings, and specialty adhesives, as well as concentrate formulations to service the aerosol packaging industry. According to a source at Daubert, “OEM housing market is flat and consumer DIY is strong, as are transportation capital equipment markets.”

Source: company contact, website

Parent company: Koch Enterprises Inc.
Estimated 2011 revenue: $55,000,000
Number of employees: 140
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

Uniseal is a supplier of adhesive and sealant systems for automotive and industrial markets. The company’s product line contributes to all major automotive processes of assembly, including body, paint, and trim shop applications. According to a Uniseal source, the company “will grow sales with the automotive SAAR rate.”

Source: company website

Parent company: Cilia Corp.
Number of employees: 100
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

Founded in 1953, General Formulations is a worldwide manufacturer of pressure-sensitive materials for a wide range of applications, including signage, decals, labels, POP advertising, OEM identification, large-format images, and specific industrial applications.

Source: company website

Number of employees: 85
2010 to 2011 change in revenue: Increased
Expected change 2011 to 2012: Increase

Founded in 1936, Sashco manufactures high-quality sealants and finishing products for conventional, log and wood structures.

Source: company website