Pattex

Pattex

Although the Henkel company began selling common wood glue in 1925, Pattex's history begins in 1956 with the revolution in the glue market. After a long collaboration with German artisans, the first contact glue was created, called Pattex, which cured cold. Until then, consumers had had to heat glues before using them, which was laborious and dangerous. Pattex set out to solve the problem and developed a product that could be applied at room temperature, offering a strong, safe and easy to use solution. At first the product was used by shoemakers for shoe repairs but in 1958, it began to spread widely in the woodworking sector, 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 domestic use for small repairs around the house. 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”, specifically designed to avoid smudging during application.

In 1977, Pattex launched the first specific wood glue on the market, "Pattex Legno Express" for 'Do-it-yourself' users, although the "Pattex Legno" product for woodworking professionals had already existed since 1959. Two years later, the next consumer innovation arrived, the first water-resistant wood glue, called “Pattex Legno Idroresistent”.

In 1981, Pattex increased the assortment of glues by introducing thermofusion guns, specifically designed for professional craftsmen (Example florists).

In 1989 Pattex presented a specific glue for fixing objects to walls. With this product it was no longer necessary to stick or keep objects fixed on the wall for hours! Thus was born the new category of mounting adhesives.

In 1994, Pattex increased its wood adhesive offering again with special products for parquet and wooden floors.

Ten years later, in 2001, it was the turn of another revolutionary invention – a two-component epoxy putty called Riparatutto Express which allows you not only to glue broken objects but also to 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 you can even remove objects from the wall after sticking them. The new removable stickers are born, available both in tubes and in pre-cut double-sided adhesive strips.

2007 is the year in which the best repair glue based on Henkel's patented Flextec technology was launched. This glue is resistant to impacts and all extreme gluing conditions and is called “Ripara Extreme”.

In 2010 Pattex relaunched the concept of mounting adhesives by relaunching the Millechiodi range for beginner users. Everyone understands that the days of drills and nails used to affix objects to walls are gone – the new solution is gluing 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 usual strength.

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 main European institute in the field of certifications.