- H.B. Fuller launches new Virtual Hygiene Technical Center at the exhibition
- Attend its sustainable portfolio presentation on April 18
- Meet its industry experts at Booth #1522
BASEL, Switzerland – H.B. Fuller (NYSE: FUL) will join INDEX™23, the world’s leading nonwovens
exhibition, in Geneva from 18-21 April. The largest pure-play adhesives company in the world will present the three
foundation pillars of its new “Grow in the Now” vision for hygiene manufacturers, driven by a strong
commitment to collaborate with customers, innovate, and advance H.B. Fuller’s sustainable solutions for the
hygiene and nonwovens industry as a whole.
The specialty hygiene adhesives team will highlight its wide range of innovative technologies and applications,
underpinned by H.B. Fuller’s “Grow in the Now” philosophy.
1. Thriving Collaboration is more than a priority for H.B. Fuller. It is a shared belief applied
every day across the organization, and with customers, to drive stronger outcomes and improve the world around us.
At INDEX™23, the company will officially launch a Virtual Hygiene Technical Center. This new interactive
solution brings the experience of H.B. Fuller’s full technical expertise and capabilities to customers,
anytime and anywhere, at an advanced level. Expectations are high surrounding the unveiling of the new tool and
customers and business partners will take part in this digitized collaboration.
2. Reimagine Solutions is the mantra of the H.B. Fuller Hygiene team. At this exhibit, manufacturers
will have the opportunity to learn about the company’s comprehensive adhesives portfolio. As products and
processes change to meet ever-evolving market demands and unique application needs, onsite experts will showcase how
they are reimagining solutions for the industry, providing an opportunity for customers to draw on their extensive
experience to discover the best solutions for their specifications.
3. Advancing Sustainability is a strong lever of H.B. Fuller’s global commitment to fostering
a more circular economy. Adhesive solutions are a key enabler of everyday products and help manufacturers in
reducing environmental impact by using more sustainable substrates, improving production efficiencies, and reducing
material usage, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions. With a variety of options, such as low-application
temperature, high mileage, special core, and other bio-based adhesives, H.B. Fuller presents technologies that
enable the reduction of the carbon footprint of absorbent hygiene articles.
“As a market leader in hygiene adhesives, we are proud to be at the forefront of this exciting industry.
INDEX™23 gives us the opportunity to exchange ideas with our customers and partners about needs and
innovations across the hygiene supply chain. In addition to our innovative portfolio, H.B. Fuller will also unveil a
new technical digital solution and showcase high-specification applications that enable the production of smarter
personal care articles,” says Larissa Janka, business director, hygiene, H.B. Fuller Europe.
Sustainable Products Presentation
At INDEX™23, Erin Pavlacky, global R&D technical director at H.B. Fuller, will give a presentation that
focuses on what is driving the sustainability megatrend, how this is leading disposable hygiene product
manufacturers to look for further developments in biomaterials and new sustainable designs with less environmental
impact, and what the latest adhesive innovations used in hygiene articles. Titled "H.B. Fuller Takes Innovation to
the Next Level with a Whole Portfolio of Adhesives from Renewable Feedstocks," the session will take place on April
18 at 3:00 p.m. CET.
Learn more about H.B. Fuller adhesives and global capabilities for Hygiene, and discuss your specific sustainability
needs at Booth 1522.
About H.B. Fuller:
Since 1887, 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.
With fiscal 2022 net revenue of $3.7 billion, H.B. Fuller’s commitment to innovation and sustainable adhesive
solutions brings together people, products, and processes that answer and solve some of the world’s biggest
challenges. Our reliable, responsive service creates lasting, rewarding connections with customers in electronics,
disposable hygiene, health and beauty, transportation and infrastructure, aerospace, clean energy, packaging,
construction, woodworking, general industries, and other consumer businesses. And, our promise to our people
connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive. www.hbfuller.com.
Source: H.B. Fuller