A research-driven innovator with multiple manufacturing locations, Basic Adhesives is a recognized leader in environmentally-friendly waterbased adhesives as well as solventbased adhesives.  Our adhesives are for the following applications: pressure sensitive, cohesive, film/foil laminating, heat reactivated, and contact cement.  Technologies include waterbased, latex, acrylic, urethane, EVA, PVA, neoprene, solvent and moisture-cure urethane.  Many of our products are FDA compliant for direct food contact.  Our adhesives and coatings can be custom formulated to meet unique applications and requirements.

Purchased by Yale and Myrna Block in 1986, the Basic Adhesives is a private corporation that maintains a high importance on customer service and individualized attention.  Prior to Basic Adhesives, Yale was V.P. of Manufacturing for the International Pharmaceutical Division of Revlon, Inc., Sr. V.P. of Operations for Cooper Laboratories, Inc., and V.P. of Manufacturing for Papercraft Corp.  His technical background is enhanced by his undergraduate and masters degree in Biochemical Engineering from M.I.T.  This previous experience has brought enhanced technical and manufacturing expertise to Basic Adhesives and it’s customers, as well as a national and international perspective.  An appreciation for quality and service is shared by everyone on the Basic Adhesives team.

Concentrating on providing specialty adhesives to its diverse client base has allowed the company to grow an average of 15 percent a year in annual revenues.  Basic Adhesives looks forward to continuing to serve its valued customers for many years to come.

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