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APPLIED Adhesives

Value-added distributor of custom adhesive solutions as well as other specialty adhesive parts and equipment

Invested

April 2025

Headquarters

Minnetonka, MN

Status

Current

“The company’s strong customer relationships, technicalcapabilities, and proven M&A playbook provide an ideal foundation forcontinued growth, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. Weintend to leverage the capabilities of our in-house technology team, BertramLabs, to find opportunities to drive revenue growth, support M&Aintegration and improve business efficiencies.”

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Kevin Yamashita

Partner
Company Overview

APPLIED Adhesives is one of North America's largest independent distributors of hot melt, water-based and structural adhesives as well as adhesive dispensing equipment. Applied Adhesives serves as a critical supply chain partner to leading adhesive manufacturers and formulators by offering reach, high service levels, and technical expertise to a diverse customer base.

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Company Overview

APPLIED Adhesives is one of North America's largest independent distributors of hot melt, water-based and structural adhesives as well as adhesive dispensing equipment. Applied Adhesives serves as a critical supply chain partner to leading adhesive manufacturers and formulators by offering reach, high service levels, and technical expertise to a diverse customer base.

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Specialty Adhesives, Dispensing Equipment, Equipment Installation, and Other Value-added Services

Add-On Investment Completed

Add-On ACQUISITION INterests

  • Global and domestic providers of specialty adhesives and dispensing equipment serving a wide range of end markets, including packaging, paper converting,     product assembly, automotive, and other industrial end markets

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Bertram Capital Secures New Industrial Distribution Platform with Investment in APPLIED Adhesives

Bertram Capital (“Bertram”) announced today that it has made an investment in Applied Products, Inc. (“APPLIED Adhesives” or “APPLIED”), ...
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