H B Fuller Unveils Two Waterbased Adhesives Containing a UV Fluorescing Agent

Zurich, Switzerland -- H.B. Fuller (NYSE: FUL) has launched two new water-based adhesives, containing a UV fluorescing agent, developed to help corrugators who are investing to achieve zero defects in their production lines.

Ipacoll PWC 3107 I UV, the ideal choice for typical nozzle or jet applications, and Ipacoll WD 3930, designed for wheel-in-pot systems, are both specifically formulated with a UV indicator, ideally suited to work with Valco Melton’s ClearVision Camera Inspection Systems.

H.B. Fuller continues to match its product and process innovations to its customers’ critical needs, which in the case of these two high-performing products, includes offering consistently clean and effective performance, helping manufacturers optimize production efficiency by minimizing adhesive-related downtime. Plus, both products show versatility with strong adhesion to a wide variety of typical case and carton materials.

In addition to increasing the choice and performance of products available to the industry, H.B. Fuller’s connection to UV inspection system technology reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, a critical consideration for packaging manufacturers. Partnering closely with customers, the company leverages its experience in solving a broad range of adhesion challenges to help manufacturers improve their products and production processes.

Stuart Jenkinson, business director, H.B. Fuller, says, “Demand to achieve zero-defect production continues to increase, as customers want high-quality products at competitive prices. High-tech equipment to eliminate manual processes is important, but adhesives play a fundamental role in delivering enhanced production, and meeting the changing demands of end