Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you provide sustainable products?
Yes. Sustainability is a central focus of our product strategy. We offer a growing portfolio of environmentally responsible adhesives, including water-based dispersion and bio-based adhesives, bio-based hot melts, and casein glues for labeling and laminations. Many of our products are designed with recyclability and low emissions in mind and can support certifications such as the Nordic Swan Ecolabel.
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Do you produce dispersion adhesives?
Yes. Our range includes PVAc, PVOH, and dextrin-based dispersion adhesives. These are widely used in paper and board lamination, wood bonding, labeling, and bookbinding applications. Our water-based adhesives are formulated to perform under demanding industrial conditions while offering sustainability benefits.
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What types of industries do you serve?
We provide adhesive solutions for construction, packaging, bookbinding, brewing, filters, food, hygiene, pharmaceutical, and assembly industries. Whether bonding insulation panels in construction or securing labels on PET bottles, our products support a wide array of industrial needs.
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What are the typical applications for your adhesives?
Our adhesives are used for:
- Carton closing and tray erection
- Bottle labeling and coating
- Wood bonding and lamination
- Filter pleating and sealing
- Mattress and furniture assembly
- Diaper and feminine hygiene product bonding
- Tamper-evident pharmaceutical packaging
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Do you hold any certifications like Rosenheim or M1?
Yes. Many of our products, especially D4 wood adhesives, have Rosenheim certification. Several of our adhesives also hold M1 approval for low emissions, making them suitable for use in environments with strict indoor air quality standards.
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What batch sizes do you offer?
We can deliver adhesive in flexible quantities—ranging from sample volumes and laboratory test batches to large-scale industrial shipments. Common packaging formats include canisters, drums, IBCs, and palletized hot melt blocks or granules.
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Can you customize adhesives to specific customer needs?
Absolutely. Customization is at the heart of our service offering. Our R&D and technical service teams collaborate with clients to adapt adhesives for unique substrate combinations, machinery specifications, production speeds, or sustainability requirements.
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Do you supply hot melt adhesives?
Yes. We supply a full line of synthetic and bio-based hot melt adhesives. These are suitable for packaging, assembly, bookbinding, hygiene, and filter production.
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Can you help us choose the right adhesive for our process?
Yes. Our technical experts will assess your process requirements—including materials, application method, operating speed, and environment—to recommend the most effective adhesive solution. We also offer pre-testing in our lab and small-scale pilot trials.
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Do you offer on-site technical support?
Yes. We provide both remote consultation and in-person technical support. Our specialists can visit your production site to assist with product trials, machine calibration, or troubleshooting. In Finland, we operate a pilot plant for testing and development.
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Do your adhesives comply with food safety regulations?
Yes. Our adhesives for the food sector are compliant with relevant legislation, such as Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 and FDA §CFR 21.175.105. We provide documentation and test data to support compliance. BRC produced Hotmelts
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Can your adhesives withstand extreme temperatures?
Yes. We produce adhesives tailored to perform in both high-temperature environments (e.g., ovens) and cold-chain logistics (e.g., freezer packaging). Performance characteristics such as open time, setting speed, and thermal resistance are optimized per application.
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Do you offer bio-based or eco-labeled adhesive options?
Yes. Many of our water-based adhesives are formulated from renewable raw materials. We actively develop adhesives eligible for eco-labels and support customers aiming to reduce their environmental footprint.
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What kind of testing capabilities do you have?
We offer comprehensive testing, including:
- Wet adhesive and bond strength testing
- Finger joint testing for wood applications
- Compatibility trials for machine setup
- Raw material evaluation and performance benchmarking
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Where are your adhesives manufactured?
Our adhesives are manufactured within the EU under strict quality and environmental management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001). Our R&D and pilot testing take place in our laboratory and pilot plant facilities.
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Can you provide safety data and technical documentation?
Yes. All products are supported by Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and compliance documentation upon request.
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How can I get started with ProGlue products?
Simply contact our sales or technical team. We’ll walk you through your options, arrange sampling or testing if needed, and assist in integrating our adhesives into your production setup.
