ASC Announces Winners of 2026 Innovation Awards
April 21, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Brian Peters
Senior Director of Membership and Industry Programs
(314) 283-1842
brian.peters@ascouncil.org
ASC ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2026 INNOVATION AWARDS
Recipients recognized at ASC’s Annual Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tennessee
April 21, 2026 – Nashville, TN – The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) held its 10th annual Innovation Awards at the 2026 Annual Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tennessee on April 21, 2026. The Innovation awards recognize the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry. Independent judges reviewed the following categories and weightings as part of their review process:
- Science and Innovation (30%)
- Applicability & Impact (10%)
- Impact of the Technology Relative to the State of the Art (30%)
- Qualifications, Experience and Capabilities (20%)
- Significant Milestone (10%)
ASC judges reviewed submittal packages and the following are the winners of the 2026 awards:
The 2026 Innovation Award winner was Bostik and Dr. Patxi Garra, and Dr. Francois Court for their development entitled “Born2Bond™ Ultra K85: Water Resistant, Bio-Based Instant Adhesive”. Born2Bond™ Ultra K85 is a fast-bonding adhesive that boasts exceptional resistance to humidity and high temperatures. The first-ever instant adhesive to withstand up to 1,000 hours at 85°C and 85% relative humidity (up to 5,000 hours on ABS), it is ideal for bonding substrates exposed to highly-variable environmental conditions, without compromising outstanding sustainability credentials. For more information on this development click HERE.
1st Runner Up went to H.B. Fuller with a development called “Millennium PG-1 EF ECO2: 2-Part Canister PUR Adhesive Propelled with Naturally Occurring Gases”. For more information about this development click HERE.
2nd Runner Up went to H.B. Fuller as well for a development titled “Novel, Custom Designed Polymer Platforms & Formulations Enabling Functional Coatings for Paper Packaging”. For more information about this development click HERE.
“This year, ASC had a nice bump in the overall submissions and entries, as compared to years past. Which is a testament to our members wanting to “tell their stories”, and new product innovations. It is outstanding to witness the various product breakthroughs and advances of adhesive and sealant technologies. Company submissions represent a significant advancement with real-world industry impact. This past year, the Board of Directors, ASC staff, refreshed our ASC Vision Statement to: “A thriving, global member community, leading innovation through high-performance adhesives and sealants. The 2026 Innovation Awards finalists helped bring that vision to life,” stated Brian Peters.
Congratulations to the teams at H.B. Fuller as runners-up, and we congratulate the Bostik team as the official “2026 Innovation Award” recipient. To learn more about the ASC Innovation Awards Program visit the official awards page located HERE.
Questions about the Innovation Awards program should be directed to Brian Peters, Senior Director of Membership and Industry Programs at brian.peters@ascouncil.org. Companies interested in becoming a sponsor for 2026 should contact Myranda Nickoloffmyranda.nickoloff@ascouncil.org.
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The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is a North American trade association dedicated to representing the adhesive and sealant industry. The Council is comprised of 110 adhesive and sealant manufacturers, raw material and equipment suppliers, distributors and industry consultants, representing more than 75% of the U.S. industry with operations around the world. Offering education, legislative advocacy, professional networking and business growth solutions for its members, the ASC is the center of knowledge and catalyst for industry growth on a global basis for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and end-users. For more information about ASC, visit www.ascouncil.org.
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