We opened our doors as the Franklin Glue Company, introducing the first ready-to-use liquid hide glue for high-quality furniture manufacturing. Unlike traditional technologies, this unique formulation required no heating or mixing and could be used at room temperature. It simplified the bonding process and transformed the craft of wood joining.
The Franklin Glue Company developed the first water-based aliphatic resin wood glue, a PVA-type adhesive – another patented formulation that changed woodworking forever. This invention gave rise to the „Titebond®“ brand, which quickly became a preferred choice among wooden furniture manufacturers and woodworking professionals.
Franklin's first polymer was developed on Chestnut Street in central Columbus, Ohio. At this location, our polymer production facility began making innovative base polymers, including the Duracet® and Covinax® ranges. This core expertise is an important part of our vertical integration and remains central to our business today.
To accommodate significant growth and innovation, the Franklin Glue Company moved to the south of the city, at 2020 Bruck Street. We continued expanding product development, manufacturing and packaging capabilities at this location, which remains our headquarters today.
During this period, we developed patented medium-tack pressure-sensitive adhesive technology for tapes, labels and graphics applications. A new production facility opened on site to support emerging business opportunities, focusing on wood glues, adhesives and sealants.
We entered the wood flooring market with revolutionary solvent-based wood flooring adhesives, led by Franklin 711. This formulation offered excellent adhesion and easy installation, quickly becoming an industry standard for bonding wooden floors.
Franklin International developed the first construction adhesive to meet the American Plywood Association's AFG-01 (ASTM D3498) performance standard for subfloor installation. AFG-01 requires jobsite adhesives to be strong, durable, resistant to extreme weather and able to fill gaps permanently. Franklin continues to work actively with the APA to improve construction adhesive testing, quality and performance.
Franklin International developed and was the first to market a single-component wood glue meeting the ANSI/HPVA Type II (D3) water-resistance specification. This led to the retail launch of Titebond® II Premium Wood Glue and inspired the Multibond® 2000 industrial wood adhesive range. We also introduced the two-component Advantage® range for enhanced performance in specific wood manufacturing applications.
To advance the industry, Franklin developed the first single-component wood glue meeting the more demanding ANSI/HPVA Type I water-resistance requirements (D4 water resistance). Titebond® III Ultimate Wood Glue was born, and this waterproof formulation created a new category of exterior woodworking products. Today, Titebond® III remains a preferred choice among professionals.
Franklin introduced its first water-based construction adhesive range for building, renovation and repair projects. Using in-house polymer development and patented manufacturing processes, we created high-performance, solvent-free alternatives to traditional solvent-based applications.
Franklin International opened a new chapter in Titebond's history by appointing UAB NAVAKO to distribute its products in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. That year marked the beginning of an exciting Baltic journey, earning the trust and appreciation of professional joiners, builders and DIY enthusiasts.
A new facility in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, expanded Franklin's caulk and sealant manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for water-based formulations. Our team members bring many years of high-level experience, and the factory provides flexibility and streamlined operations that have become a significant advantage for Franklin.
For more than four decades, Franklin International supplied polymers supporting Hexion's PVA and EPI business. We are pleased to expand into the Pacific Northwest of the United States and Canada through the acquisition of the Portland, Oregon, facility and Hexion's innovative technology. We look forward to adding value by complementing our wood assembly adhesive portfolio with Hexion's PVA and EPI emulsion technology.
„Franklin International“ yra viena didžiausių privati polimerų, klijų ir hermetikų gamintoja Jungtinėse Valstijose, tačiau mes ne tik parduodame klijus. Mes sprendžiame technines problemas, geriname kokybę, didiname saugumą, spartiname gamybos ciklus, trumpiname pristatymo laiką ir kuriame naujas produktų kategorijas.
Every day, thousands of woodworking and construction professionals choose Titebond adhesives or sealants with confidence. They know they are choosing a premium product that will make the job easier and better. These tradespeople receive more than an individual Titebond product: they receive everything behind the Titebond name, making it one of the adhesive industry's most trusted brands.
Titebond® Leadership and Commitment
Titebond®'s traditions and expertise as a leader in wood bonding are built on exceptional product quality, personal customer service and technical support. We take great pride in our experience and recognition by leading woodworking professionals. Earning that recognition has been central to the Titebond® brand since its creation in 1952. This commitment to expert users underpins our pursuit and maintenance of leadership in woodworking.
A focus on innovative solutions
Research that addresses real workshop and jobsite needs has taken Titebond to the forefront of the industry, creating innovative products that surpass what came before. The first ready-to-use Liquid Hide Glue. The original aliphatic resin wood glue. The first glue to pass Type II and subsequently Type I water-resistance tests. Titebond also supported green building with its early solvent-free construction adhesives, which have led the market for years. Time after time, Titebond innovation has advanced the adhesive industry and put powerful new products in customers' hands.
The best products for the job
Koncentruojantis į sprendimus, sukurta įspūdingai didelė revoliucingų „Titebond“ medienos klijų, grindų dangų ir statybinių klijų bei hermetikų įvairovė. Koks bebūtų darbas, „Titebond“ siūlo geriausią klasėje produktą greitam ir kokybiškam darbų atlikimui. Šiandien daugiau nei 90 „Titebond“ produktų suteikia staliams ir statybos profesionalams būtent tą sudėtį, kurios reikia ir tinkamu kiekiu virtuvės spintelėms pagaminti, medinėms grindims pakloti ar namui pastatyti. Profesionalai gali ieškoti „Titebond“ visiems savo klijavimo poreikiams.
Time-tested quality
When a joiner opens a Titebond glue bottle or a contractor loads a cartridge into a gun, they know they can rely on smooth dispensing and high performance. Titebond innovations undergo thorough laboratory and field testing before reaching the market, enabling formulations to lead their categories. Developed and manufactured by Franklin International, one of the world's oldest and most respected adhesive companies, Titebond products and the Titebond name have passed the most important test: time.
Expert technical support.
Behind the Titebond name is a team of technical experts ready to help customers choose the best products and get the most from them. The Titebond technical support team, the first of its kind in the industry, responds promptly to telephone and email enquiries during normal business hours. Customers can also find help around the clock at www.titebond.com. Behind the Titebond name are people who care about customers and the success of their projects.