Graphics industry
A comprehensive range of premium hot-melt adhesives for bookbinding, graphic and print-finishing applications. Technomelt — quality, performance and safety.
We offer unified solutions across every available adhesive technology — EVA, Polyolefin/Metallocene and polyurethane (PUR) hot-melts. We also cover specialty requirements: high thermal resistance, resistance to ink solvents and adhesives specifically developed for digital print.
Our experts help you achieve a professional finish on soft- and hardcover books, magazines, catalogues and other graphic products.
Our expertise covers
Endpaper gluing
Bonding endpapers onto book blocks.
Spine gluing
EVA, PUR and polyolefin products for every format.
Side gluing
Lateral bonding of blocks and composite joints.
Spine lining
Reinforcing spines with gauze or paper for hardcover books.
Headband application
Applying headbands at the top and bottom of the spine.
Case-in
Joining the book block to the cover in final assembly.
Typical applications
Softcover books
PUR hot-melt for maximum spine strength. Technomelt EVA for the standard run.
Hardcover books
From spine gluing and lining to headband application.
Magazines and catalogues
Optimal solutions that last longer — lower consumption, faster lines, clean running.
Digital print
Specialty adhesives resistant to ink solvents and UV varnish.
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