{"id":17450,"date":"2026-02-12T16:59:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duranteadesivi.com\/?p=17450"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:07:56","slug":"durante-adesivi-acquires-advatac-strengthening-its-international-leadership-in-industrial-adhesives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duranteadesivi.com\/en\/news-en\/durante-adesivi-acquires-advatac-strengthening-its-international-leadership-in-industrial-adhesives\/","title":{"rendered":"Durante Adesivi acquires Advatac,  strengthening its international leadership in industrial adhesives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PRESS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prata di Pordenone (Italy) \/ Nottinghamshire (UK)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Durante Adesivi, the Italian specialist in high performance industrial adhesives, announces the acquisition of Advatac Ltd, a UK manufacturer of PVAc and polyurethane dispersion (PUD) adhesives for the woodworking sector. The transaction marks a new milestone in a long standing partnership between the two companies and reinforces Durante Adesivi\u2019s international growth strategy in advanced adhesive technologies.<br \/>\nAdvatac, based in the UK, has earned its position as a trusted specialist by manufacturing its own water based adhesives for the woodworking industry while also commercializing selected hot melt technologies developed by Durante Adesivi. This complementary portfolio has helped Advatac establish a loyal customer base across the UK market.<br \/>\nThe acquisition now formalizes this partnership and integrates Advatac fully into the Durante Adesivi organization.<br \/>\nThe acquisition provides strong strategic benefits to both sides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expanded product portfolio combining PVAc, PUD and advanced hot melt technologies<\/li>\n<li>Reinforced UK presence with local production capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u201cThe integration of Advatac into Durante Adesivi is a natural evolution of our close relationship\u201d said Vic Swerts, founder of the Soudal Group. \u201cBy combining Advatac\u2019s local manufacturing expertise with our international footprint and technological leadership\u2014particularly in hot melt and industrial adhesives\u2014we strengthen our ability to support customers across Europe with innovative, reliable solutions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Advatac will continue to operate with its existing teams and customer relationships, now supported by the wider Durante Adesivi international organization and its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable industrial bonding solutions.<br \/>\n<em>\u201cWe are proud to welcome Advatac into the Durante family\u201d<\/em> added Kris Jonckers, Managing Director of Durante Adesivi. <em>\u201cTheir expertise in the woodworking sector and their trusted position in the UK market perfectly complement our global strategy.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\nWith this acquisition, Durante Adesivi further consolidates its position as a European centre of excellence for industrial adhesives, continuing its path of international expansion and technological leadership.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI am proud to integrate my company into the Durante Adesivi \/ Soudal Group, a truly family\u2011owned and family\u2011run organization that will provide a strong foundation for future growth.\u201d<\/em> said Nick Chapman, Managing Director of Advatac.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRESS RELEASE Prata di Pordenone (Italy) \/ Nottinghamshire (UK) Durante Adesivi, the Italian specialist in high performance industrial adhesives, announces the acquisition of Advatac Ltd, a UK manufacturer of PVAc and polyurethane dispersion (PUD) adhesives for the woodworking sector. 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