Applied Adhesives Acquıres Acxo Adhesive Systems

Applied Adhesives Acquıres Acxo Adhesive Systems APPLIED Adhesives, a leading North American adhesive solutions provider, has completed the acquisition of Axco Adhesive Systems, a North American supplier of adhesives and dispensing equipment based in Oxnard, California. While expanding its footprint along the West Coast, this acquisition strengthens the Company's commitment to providing industry-leading products, technical expertise, and unwavering service to its customers. “Axco has built their business on providing comprehensive adhesive solutions and service to their customers, making the organization an ideal fit for APPLIED,” said John Feriancek, President and CEO of Applied Adhesives. “We are thrilled that the entire Axco team will join APPLIED to continue providing outstanding service to Axco’s customers as well as expanding the equipment and service capabilities of APPLIED on the west coast.” “For nearly fifty years, Axco Adhesives Systems, Inc., has provided hot melt machinery sales and service to accounts throughout the West. In the past twenty years, we have added adhesives to provide a full‐service experience for our customers,” said Bob Regan, President of Axco Adhesive Systems. “As a family‐owned company, Axco has thrived on customer service. This same value has been shown by APPLIED. They will provide growth and expertise, to serve our existing and future customers.” APPLIED Adhesives is a leading custom adhesive solutions provider in North America, having been established in 1971. Hot melt, waterbased, and reactive adhesives, as well as dispensing equipment, are distributed by the company. By providing reach and high service levels to a large customer base, APPLIED Adhesives serves as a critical supply chain partner to leading adhesive manufacturers and formulators. Incorporated in 1974, Axco serves customers on six continents worldwide with quality products and exceptional service. The company’s portfolio includes hot melt and cold glue adhesives, in addition to new and reconditioned hot melt application equipment.     Source