Applied Adhesives

Specialties

Applied Adhesives is a reliable resource that you can trust to identify the best and most cost-​effective adhesive option for your application. We offer a wide selection of adhesive optimization solutions matched with deep experience in the industry. Specializing in Packaging, Paper Converting, Graphic Arts, Product Assembly, and Woodworking markets while supporting the adhesive applications those serve. We focus on helping improve our customers’ processes and optimize productivity through insightful, experience-​based adhesives recommendations.

Customers put their trust in Applied Adhesives because we’ve proven to help reduce downtime, lower production costs, provide sustainable solutions, ensure successful on-​time delivery, and employ some of the best customer service representatives dedicated to your business. Our superior technical team is second to none and routinely goes above and beyond for their customers.

History

Established in 1971.

Applied Adhesives has a proud heritage of more than 65 years, combining two unique companies w/​decades of experience in industrial adhesives.

1971 — Skip Jewett & Bob Houston founded Applied Products (AP) as an Industrial Distributor

1983 — AP moved into their Minnetonka, MN office

1988 — Ward Adhesives began as an adhesives supplier

1989 — AP expanded the adhesive lines: bulk hot melts & liquid adhesives, epoxies, urethanes, dispensing equipment, sealants, & glue sticks

1991 — Dan Horner joined Applied Products

1993 — AP opened their Southern California office

2005 — Brian Webb joined AP. Dan & Brian purchased AP

2006 — Ward Adhesives began the ASURE hot melt line, using readily available raw materials & looking to increase performance & bond

2011 — AP expanded into the Southeast, based in Atlanta, GA

— Ward Adhesives opened Buffalo, NY warehouse

2012 — Applied Products & Ward Adhesives merged to form Applied Adhesives

Meet the Manager

Cyndi K.

Manager

With more than 18 years in the adhesive industry, Cyndi is very familiar with adhesive technology, products and the requirements of adhesive customers. Her primary goal is to make sure customers receive quality service, products and on-​time delivery with every order. Cyndi’s team is comprised of seasoned customer service professionals who strive to offer the best service in the market today.

Cyndi earned her bachelor’s degree from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee.