ASC Announces Winners of 2025 Innovation Awards
April 15, 2025
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 2025 INNOVATION AWARDS
Recipients recognized at ASC’s Annual Convention & Expo in Jacksonville, Florida
April 15, 2025 – Jacksonville, FL – The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) held its 9th annual Innovation Awards at the 2025 Annual Convention & Expo in Jacksonville, Florida on April 15, 2025. 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 2025 awards:
The 2025 Innovation Award winner was 3M and Ryan McKenney, Chris Pattillo, Lili Qie, Andrew Horvath, Tom Schaefer, and Taylor Hodne for their development entitled for their development entitled “3MTM FastbondTM Pressure Sensitive Adhesive 1049”. 3M’s Fastbond pressure sensitive, water-based adhesive matches or exceeds the performance of solvent-based adhesives, while significantly reducing VOCs. The PSA also utilizes a novel adhesive delivery system, leveraging a cylinder technology that allows for improved cylinder compatibility, resulting in better shelf-life of the product. For more information on this development click HERE.
1st Runner Up went to Wacker with a development called “GENIOSIL® STP-E140/340: The Next Generation of STP-E Technology”. For more information about this development click HERE.
2nd Runner Up went to H.B. Fuller for a development titled “Rapid Strength Hybrid Reactive Hotmelt Adhesives for use in Auto Assembly” For more information about this development click HERE.
Our manufacturing members make products that are critical, and often unseen, for industry. Their products support the automotive, transportation, assembly, DIY, building and construction, packaging, and nonwoven markets, among others. This year’s Innovation Award submissions support these very important market segments,” indicated Brian Peters, Senior Director of Membership and Industry Programs. “These innovative technologies take a lot of time, testing, research, and dedicated people behind the scenes. They are a testament to ASC’s Vision for our industry that ‘Innovators Secure the Future with Adhesives & Sealants’,” continued Peters.
Congratulations to the teams at Wacker and H.B. Fuller as runners-up, and we congratulate the 3M team as the official “2025 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 119 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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