A global guide to adhesive and sealant associations

organized by country including information about

membership makeup, membership categories,
primary programs, and contact information.

Published by The Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC) | Publish date: September 2013

Belgium

DETIC asbl/vzw - Adhesives & Sealants,

Cleaning & Maintenance Products, Cosmetics
Deticasbl/vzw Diamant Building
Avenue A. Reyerslaan 80
B - 1030
BELGIUM
Telephone...........................................32 (0) 2 238 97 52
Fax............................................................32 (0) 2 230 82 88
Email.......................................................secretariat-detic@detic.be
Web address......................................www.detic.be, www.detic-enterprises.be
Year Established...............................1977
# of Members....................................A&S: 22 (Total 125)
Membership Make up.................Producers (BE, EU, world)
Raw Materials Supplier (<10%)
Others: accessories, equipment, machines
SMEs and large companies
Professional industrial products & consumer goods
Staff Number.....................................6 (5,8 FTE)
Trade Association Format..........Not-for-profit Organization
Government Affiliation...............None
Primary Contact...............................Mrs. Franoise Van Tiggelen, Secretary General
fvantiggelen@detic.be

Member Categories:

Primary Programs:

Producers of products in the

scope of DETIC (A&S, cosmetics,
detergents and maintenance
products, aerosols, biocides
& related products).
Suppliers

DETIC is the Belgian-Luxembourg federation of adhesive

and sealants manufacturers and distributors
DETIC works to create a positive and sustainable image
for the adhesives and sealants sector
Its mission is to support and advise its members when
placing products, services and solutions on the market
DETIC gives advice on legislation, technical matters,
communication and sustainable development

Canada

Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers

Association of Canada (ASMAC)
B10-800 Steeles Ave W., Suite 221
Thornhill ON L4J 7L2
CANADA
Telephone...........................................416-919-5335
Email.......................................................asmac.manage@gmail.com
Web address......................................www.asmac.net
Year Established...............................1966
# of Members....................................17
Membership Make up.................59% Manufacturers;
41% Raw Material Suppliers
Staff Number.....................................1 Part-time
Trade Association Format..........Tax Exempt; Non-profit
Government Affiliation...............None
Primary Contact...............................Dieter Merk, General Manager
asmac.manage@gmail.com

Member Categories:

Primary Programs:

Manufacturers
Associates (Material & Equipment
Manufacturers & Distributors)

Annual General Meeting & Seminars

Adhesives & Sealants Working Group (ASWG)
www.asmac.net
Bursary Funded Program
Annual Golf Tournament
Webinars
5 to 8 Executive Committee Meetings per year

Additional Information:
1) ASWG working group includes Government representation from Industry Canada, Environment
Canada and Health Canada - predominately involving regulatory affairs
2) The membership login website provides indepth resources involving regulatory, market info, links,
minutes, presentations and archival history
3) Executive Committee login website archives member info & history, financials, and minutes

China

China Adhesives and Tape Industry Association

Room 2107, Tower B, Tianyuangang Center, No. 2
Dongsanhuan North Road, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100027
CHINA
Telephone...........................................86-10-87667165
Fax............................................................86-10-87663015
Email.......................................................yang@cnaia.org
Web address......................................www.cnaia.org
Year Established...............................1987
# of Members....................................390
Membership Make up.................Corporate: 80% Adhesive and Tape
Formulators; 15% Raw Material Suppliers
Staff Number.....................................11
Trade Association Format..........Trade association, Non-governmental
Government Affiliation...............None
Primary Contact...............................Michael Yang, Secretary General
yang@cnaia.org

Member Categories:

Primary Programs:

Manufacturers
Raw Materials Suppliers
Distributors
Universities and Institutions

Annual Conference with 500+ attendees

Five to six professional conferences for different
committees
Three monthly publications in Chinese language
Chinese market report every year
Annual exhibition with appr. 12,000 sqm. exhibiting area
Technical standards review, development and
revision activities

Europe

FEICA - Fdration Europenne des Industries

de Colles et Adhsifs - The Association of the
European Adhesive & Sealant Industry
Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse, 4
B-1160 Brussels
BELGIUM
Telephone...........................................32 (0)2 676 73 20
Fax............................................................32 (0)2 676 73 99
Email.......................................................info@feica.eu
Web address......................................www.feica.eu
Year Established...............................1972
# of Members....................................33
Membership Make up.................Corporate: 90% Formulators;
10% Raw Material Suppliers
13 National Associations
Staff Number.....................................6
Trade Association Format..........AISBL (Association international sans but lucratif ) - non profit
Government Affiliation...............None
Primary Contact...............................Bernard Ghyoot, Secretary General
b.ghyoot@feica.eu

Member Categories:

Primary Programs:

Direct company members

Affiliate company members
National associations

FEICA Seminars and Train-the-Trainer programs

European Market Report
Regulatory affairs activities on European level
Quarterly Newsletter, Position Papers and Industry
Guidance
Fact Sheets, Briefing Papers and Regulatory Affairs
updates for members
Sustainable Development project
Standardisation
www.feica.eu

Germany

Industrieverband Klebstoffe e.V.

Vlklinger Str. 4
40219 Dsseldorf
GERMANY
Telephone...........................................+49 211 67931 10
Fax............................................................+49 211 67931 33
Email.......................................................info@klebstoffe.com
Web address......................................www.klebstoffe.com
Year Established...............................1946 (current from 1893)
# of Members....................................136
Staff Number.....................................8
Trade Association Format..........Tax exempt / Association
Government Affiliation...............Registered at Deutscher Bundestag
(German Government)
Primary Contact...............................Ansgar van Halteren, Senior Executive
ansgar.v.halteren@klebstoffe.com

Member Categories:

Primary Programs:

Adhesives Manufacturers
Sealants Manufacturers
Tapes Manufacturers
Raw Material Manufacturers
Scientific/Research Institutes
Consulting Companies
System Partners
(Equipment Manufacturers, etc.)

Two Annual Conventions

Various technical Seminars (Construction Adhesives,
Paper/Packaging Adhesives, Footwear Adhesives, etc.)
Press Conferences
A multitude of Briefing Notes:

13 Construction Adhesives

8 Wood & Furniture

3 DIY-Adhesives

6 Paper/Packaging Adhesives

5 Miscellaneous
Job & Apprenticeship Initiative Komm kleben
Workforce Qualification Courses (3 different Levels)
European & International Standardisation
Education Material Bonding/Adhesives for different
School Levels (Booklets, CDs, DVDs)
Online Guidelines Adhesive Bonding
Compendium Adhesives Technology (German & English)
Coordination of technical Issues related to key market
segments
Coordination of public funded research projects
Conducting legal processes

India

The Adhesives & Sealants Association (TASA)

143A, Bommasandra Industrial Area
Bangalore 560099
INDIA
Telephone...........................................+91 4021 3600
Fax............................................................+91 80 4021 3601
Email.......................................................sdas@nordson.com
Web address......................................www.tasaindia.org
Year Established...............................2010
# of Members....................................8
Membership Make up.................75% Formulators; 12.5% Raw Material
Suppliers; 12.5% Equipment Suppliers
Staff Number.....................................0
Trade Association Format..........Association registered under the Karnataka
Cooperative Societies Act 1960
Government Affiliation...............None
Primary Contact...............................Suprotik Das
sdas@nordson.com

Member Categories:

Primary Programs:

Indian Companies
Indian Individuals
Foreign Companies
Foreign Individuals

Periodic member meetings

Two annual conferences
Two annual exhibitions
Technical advisories
Training programmes
Collaboration with other industry associations

Japan

Japan Adhesive Industry Association (JAIA)

Maruishi Bldg. 2F
10-4 1-Chome, Kaji-cho, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 101-0044
jAPAN
Telephone...........................................+81(0)3-3251-3360
Fax............................................................+81(0)3-3251-3380
Email.......................................................iaia@oak.ocn.ne.jp
Web address......................................www.jaia.gr.jp/english
Year Established...............................1966
# of Members....................................127
Membership Make up.................72% Manufacturers; 28% Raw Material
Suppliers & Equipment Makers
Staff Number.....................................3 Full Time; 1 Part Time
Trade Association Format..........Tax Exempt, Non-profit
Government Affiliation...............None
Primary Contact...............................Kenzo Mieno
jaia.second@gmail.com

Member Categories:

Primary Programs:

Manufacturers
Associates (Raw Material
Suppliers & Equipment Makers)

Annual General Meeting

Production statistics
Promotion of standardization
Certification of adhesives

Certification of Non-Formaldehyde

Certification of 4VOC Criterion
Adhesive Technology School
Environmental safety measures

Korea

Korea Industry Association (KAIA)

4th Floor Chunrok Bldg, 61 Gil 2
Yeoui Daebang-Ro, Youngdungpo-ku
Seoul, 150-855
KOREA
Telephone...........................................+82-2-2-842-747
Fax............................................................+82-2-849-3654
Email.......................................................kaia@kaia.kr
Web address......................................www.kaia@kaia.kr/eng
Year Established...............................2010 (Formerly the Korea Surfactant
and Adhesive Industry Cooperative)
# of Members....................................120
Membership Make up.................55% Manufacturers; 45% Raw Material
Suppliers (estimated)
Staff Number.....................................2
Trade Association Format..........Tax Exempt, Non-Profit
Government Affiliation...............None
Primary Contact...............................Han-Hyung Cho, President
Kim (Chris) Jae Won, Executive Director

Member Categories:

Primary Programs:

Manufacturers
Suppliers, Sales Agents/Distributors

Bi-Annual General Meeting

Production statistics
Promote technical R&D activities
Environmental and Product Safety Measures
Technical training and education
Conduct production surveys
Participate in international exchanges

Netherlands

Vereniging Lijmen en Kitten (VLK)

Loire 150, 2491 AK Den Haag
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone...........................................+31 70 4440675
Email.......................................................info@vlk.nu
Web address......................................www.vlk.nu
Year Established...............................1998
# of Members....................................28
Membership Make up.................Corporate
Staff Number.....................................0.4 *

*40% for the Dutch Adhesives and Sealants

Industry / 60% for the Dutch Paint and Ink Industry

Trade Association Format..........Association by Dutch Law

Government Affiliation...............None
Primary Contact...............................Cees Pille, Secretary General
pille@vlk.nu

Member Categories:

Primary Programs:

Manufacturers
Non-Production: Distributors
and Importers

Public affairs
Legal affairs
Technical affairs

The United Kingdom

British Adhesives and Sealants Association

5 Alderson Road, Worksop
Notts S80 1UZ
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone...........................................+44 1909 480888
Fax............................................................+44 1909 473834
Email.......................................................secretary@basaonline.org
Web address......................................www.basaonline.org
Year Established...............................circa 1960 (current form 1987)
# of Members....................................100
Membership Make up.................60% Formulators; 35% Raw Material
Suppliers; 5% Distributors
Staff Number.....................................1 Full Time; 1 part time Tech Officer
Trade Association Format..........Not for profit organization
Government Affiliation...............None
Primary Contact...............................John Murdoch
secretary@basaonline.org

Member Categories:

Primary Programs:

Full Members (Manufacturers)

Full Members (Suppliers)
Associate Members (Consultants)
Associate members (Distributors)

Regulatory affairs for the UK and Ireland

Standards representation
Range of Members Guidance and briefing documents
Technical, commercial and social meetings (networking)
User select Buyers Guide members products
Thrice yearly Newsletter and Annual handbook
Training seminars
Public Awareness Programme

United States

Adhesive and Sealant Council

7101 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
U.S.A.
Telephone...........................................301-986-9700
Fax............................................................301-986-9795
Email.......................................................info@ascouncil.org
Web address......................................www.ascouncil.org
Year Established...............................1959
# of Members....................................129
Membership Make up.................Corporate: 50% Formulators;
50% Raw Material Suppliers
Staff Number.....................................8
Trade Association Format..........Tax exempt c (6) trade association
Government Affiliation...............None
Primary Contact...............................Matt Croson, President
matt.croson@ascouncil.org

Member Categories:

Primary Programs:

Manufacturers
Raw Materials Suppliers
Affiliates (research firms,
global companies without
U.S. presence)
Distributors

Two Annual Conventions with 450+ attendees

Six short industry related courses
www.adhesives.org
ASC Training Academy
Regulatory Affairs for North America
North American Market Report
Asia Market Report
VendorSelect Buyers Guide
EXPO with 70+ corporate participants

Additional Associations

The following associations did not respond to the request for information.
ASC believes they continue to operate within the countries outlined,
and will publish any updates on its websites at
www.ascouncil.org, www.adhesives.org and www.sealants.org

AFICAM (Association Franaise des Industries Colles, Adhsifs et Mastics), FRANCE

ABIQUIM, BRAZIL
APA (Adhesives Producers Association of Slovenia), SLOVENIA
ASEFCA (Asociacin Espaola de Fabricantes de Colas y Adhesivos), SPAIN
Associao da Indstria e Comrcio de Colas e Similares, PORTUGAL
AVISA (Associazione Vernici InchiostriSigillanti e Adesivi), ITALY
Chemical Industry Federation of Finland, FINLAND
Danish Coating and Adhesives Association, DENMARK
FCIO (Fachverband der Chemischen Industrie), AUSTRIA
FKS (Fachverband Klebstoffindustrie Schweiz), SWITZERLAND
La Asociacin Nacional de la Industria Qumica, A.C. (ANIQ), MEXICO (ANIQ)
Lim.se (Sveriges Fog-och Limleverantrers Frening - Swedish Adhesives & Sealants Association), SWEDEN
Taiwan Synthetic Resins & Adhesives Industrial Association, TAIWAN