Providing high-quality products around the globe

For more than 70 years, Franklin International has been an industry leader in the manufacture of wood adhesives for the woodworking and building products markets. Today, as Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, we export to six continents and 35 countries. A top emulsion polymer supplier to markets from Australia to the United States, Franklin has a strong global network for overseas distribution.

Our long-standing commitment to research and development has brought, and continues to bring, new and innovative wood adhesive products to the market. Franklin’s core business of emulsion polymerization provides a solid foundation for the development of innovative wood adhesive products specifically designed for wood applications. We offer a wide range of wood adhesives for virtually any non-structural wood bonding need, including products that meet both U.S. and international industry standards.

A list of Franklin FIRSTS includes:

A history of solutions

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers has a strong global network of overseas distribution and technical service across six continents and 35 countries. We are an ISO 9001 Certified manufacturer of internationally renowned wood glues and wood adhesives, featuring the Titebond and Multibond brands. As a privately held adhesive company with strong values, we are in our third generation of family ownership and operation. Both ownership and employees are committed to the future growth of our worldwide markets and customers.

Innovation through exploration

A quest for innovative technology drives the new-product development process at Franklin. Our experienced research chemists consistently strive to develop new technologies to provide solutions for an array of customers.

On-site customer consultation

One of the many valued ways in which we help customers is through on-site visits and consultation. By working directly with clients, Franklin provides our customers the experience and know-how to assist first-hand to ensure an efficient operating process. Our account managers at Franklin Adhesives & Polymers have technical backgrounds and years of industry experience. Supporting our account managers are technical support and product development labs staffed with chemists, engineers and technicians who have expertise in product development, adhesive machinery, application processes and industry standards. Our passionate people are ready to help you meet your customers’ challenges with innovative, customized solutions to fit every business need.

Our passionate people are ready to help you meet your customers’ challenges with innovative, customized solutions to fit every business need.