H.B. Fuller Introduces Next-Generation Water-based Laminating Adhesives

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) today introduced a family of water-based dry bond hybrid laminating adhesives for flexible packaging in the food and industrial markets. This new Flextra® water-based line-up, PD2243, PD2167 and PD2207, is designed for high clarity, clean machining and excellent cell release. Together, the water-based adhesives offer converters three options to help maximize performance while balancing cost.

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"Customers packaging produce, bakery goods, snacks and confections need adhesives that match their performance needs," said Brian Glasbrenner, North American sales manager, flexible packaging at H.B. Fuller. "We developed the Flextra water-based dry bond hybrid laminating adhesives to give customers more choice with the high-end performance they can count on. With these products, you can laminate, pouch, ship and fill packages in as few as two days."

Flextra PD2243 offers the highest performance of H.B. Fuller's water-based line with excellent clarity on various films, high bond strength, high chemical resistance and high heat resistance. The adhesive is suitable for stand-up pouches. Its clean machining helps minimize production line shut-downs for clean-up.

Within the line, Flextra PD2167 provides the widest window of performance for its cost with good bond strength on a variety of films. It has good clarity and gravure cylinder cell release, leading to good adhesive transfer and easy clean-up.

The base product in the family, Flextra PD2207, is suitable for a bakery, snack and confectionary packaging, offering outstanding economics for a water-based adhesive.

For more information about Flextra water-based dry bond hybrid laminating adhesives for flexible packaging, visit Flextra Water-Based Adhesives.

About H.B. Fuller Company:
For over 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. Recognized for unmatched technical support and innovation, H.B. Fuller brings knowledge and expertise to help its customers find precisely the right formulation for the right performance. With fiscal 2012 net revenue of $1.9 billion, H.B. Fuller serves customers in packaging, hygiene, general assembly, paper converting, woodworking, construction, automotive and consumer businesses. For more information, visit us at www.hbfuller.com and subscribe to our blog.

H. B. Fuller Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol FUL.

The Flextra® trademark is owned by H.B. Fuller Company and registered in the US and other countries.

SOURCE H.B. Fuller Company