Adhesive Compounders Inc.

326 SW 5th St,
Des Moines, Iowa

50309

(800) 325-6630

sales@adhesivecompounders.com

Adhesives

  • A versatile and cost-effective adhesive, EVA hot melts offer reliable bonding for packaging, woodworking, and product assembly with quick set times and excellent thermal stability.

  • Metallocene-based hot melts deliver superior performance with low odor, reduced char, and clean machining—ideal for high-speed packaging lines and demanding industrial use.

  • This hybrid combines the economy of EVA with the clean-running performance of metallocene for a balanced, efficient adhesive solution that performs across a wide range of applications.

  • Our hot melt PSAs remain tacky at room temperature, providing instant adhesion for labels, tapes, graphics, and flexible packaging where repositionability or peel strength is critical.

  • Water-based resin adhesives offer strong bonds with low VOCs, making them a preferred choice for paper, packaging, and laminates in environmentally conscious production lines.

  • Derived from natural starches, dextrin adhesives are biodegradable and economical—perfect for paper bonding, case and carton sealing, and other porous substrate applications.

  • PUR adhesives offer exceptional strength and durability, forming chemical bonds that resist heat, moisture, and solvents—ideal for woodworking, automotive, and textile applications.

Dedicated to Sustainability

ACI Innovations Lab™

Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Waste

Our experts collaborate with you to refine your adhesive application processes.

Tailored Compounding™

Ensuring Compatibility and Performance

We provide comprehensive testing services to match or improve upon your current adhesive solutions.

Best Bond Guarantee™

Expert Guidance for Optimal Application

Our team offers ongoing support to ensure your adhesive application processes run smoothly.

Applications

One Pail to a Ton

From pilot runs to full-scale production, we can handle it. Our flexible batch sizes allow us to deliver the volume you need — with the same care, precision, and performance every time.

Relentless Quality Control

Every order is backed by rigorous batch testing. We monitor for strength, flexibility, adhesion, and consistency — ensuring that every product we ship performs exactly as intended, no matter the application or environment.

Manufacturer-Direct Pricing

By working directly with us, you skip the markup. No distributors, no inflated costs — just fair, transparent pricing tailored to your specific formulation and order size.

Bonding with customers since 1971.

About Us

You’ll want to stick with us.

  • “They developed a custom hot melt formulation for our application, and the improvement in performance was immediate. The line ran cleaner, faster, and with less waste.”

    — Denise M.

    Maintenance Supervisor

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  • “Adhesive Compounders feels more like an extension of our team than a supplier. From first consultation to delivery, they made sure every step was dialed in.”

    — Alan R.

    Operations Manager

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  • “Our previous supplier couldn’t scale with us. Adhesive Compounders not only matched our existing performance — they improved bond strength and shaved time off our application process.”

    — Ryan G.

    Plant Manager

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Let’s find your solution.

Ready to improve performance, reduce waste, or solve a production challenge? Send us the details — our team will match you with the right adhesive and a quote that fits your volume, timeline, and specs.