Pattex Glues and Adhesives

Pattex Glues and Adhesives

Although Henkel began selling ordinary wood glue in 1925, Pattex's history began in 1956 with a revolution in the glue market. After a long collaboration with German craftsmen, the first cold-curing contact glue, called Pattex, was created. Until then, consumers had had to heat glues before using them, which was laborious and dangerous. Pattex set out to solve this problem and developed a product that could be applied at room temperature, offering a strong, safe, and easy-to-use solution. The product was initially used by shoemakers for shoe repairs, but in 1958, it began to spread widely in the woodworking industry, when it also began to be available in bucket format.

A few years later, in 1964, Pattex contact glue also became available in small 125g tubes, a format suitable for the home for small repairs at home. However, the founders of Pattex never stopped improving the product; in 1972 they were able to present the first 'non-drip' contact glue called "Pattex Compact", specially designed to avoid smudging when applying.

In 1977, Pattex launched the first specific wood glue on the market, the “Pattex Legno Express” for the 'Do-it-yourself', even though the “Pattex Legno” product for woodworking professionals had already existed since 1959. Two years later, the next innovation for consumers arrived, the first waterproof wood glue, called “Pattex Legno Idroresistente”.

In 1981, Pattex increased its range of glues by introducing hot melt guns, specifically designed for professional craftsmen (e.g. florists).

In 1989, Pattex introduced a special glue for fixing objects to walls. With this product, it was no longer necessary to attach or hold objects on the wall for hours! Thus, a new category of assembly adhesives was born.

In 1994, Pattex again expanded its range of wood adhesives with special products for parquet and wooden floors.

Ten years later, in 2001, another revolutionary invention came along – a two-component epoxy putty called Riparatutto Express that allows you to not only glue broken objects but also rebuild and/or seal them if necessary.

In 2006, Pattex once again introduced a major innovation to the market: the new generation of mounting adhesives. Now it is even possible to remove objects from the wall after gluing them. The new removable adhesives are born, available both in tubes and in pre-cut double-sided adhesive strips.

2007 is the year in which the best glue for repairs based on the Flextec technology patented by Henkel is launched. This glue resistant to impacts and all extreme bonding conditions is called “Ripara Extreme”.

In 2010 Pattex relaunches the concept of assembly adhesives by relaunching the Millechiodi range for beginner users. Everyone understands that the days of drills and nails used to fix objects to walls are over – the new solution is to glue them.

2010 is also the year of the new identity for Pattex.

A new logo, a new claim and a new packaging. The Pattex brand rejuvenates, maintaining its strength as always.

In 2011, the latest new generation universal adhesive, 1005 glue, debuts. This glue, also based on the Flextec technology patented by Henkel, is the most resistant and effective on the market. Suitable for both building and repairing anything in the home, this glue is transparent and suitable for all materials. Its characteristics are certified by TÜV, the leading European institute in the field of certifications.