Stay on top of the key consumer trends transforming the tissue and towel product market with another Glue Talk Blog! From the increasing demand for sustainable solutions to the rise of luxury products and a continued focus on hygiene, consumer preferences are ever-changing. Explore our experts’ insights that can shape your strategy today!
Last week, our CEO Celeste Mastin had the distinct honor of meeting with H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Robert Raines, U.S. Consul-General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Together with H.B. Fuller leadership, Celeste shared our vision for continued investment in the region — highlighting our plans to expand our H.B. Fuller facility in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE and deepen our commitment to delivering innovative adhesive solutions to customers across the Middle East. This meeting reflects our dedication to building strong, strategic partnerships that drive growth and innovation. 📍 Learn more about our expansion and what it means for the region: https://lnkd.in/g-qRHbcn
At H.B. Fuller, sustainability is embedded in everything we do, from our values and culture to our product innovation and environmental stewardship. This Earth Day, we’re honored to be among 500 companies recognized by USA TODAY and Statista as America’s Climate Leaders for 2025. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejfc85Hq To read more about our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, check out our latest sustainability report: https://lnkd.in/gV25mU59
H.B. Fuller has a long history of developing women leaders across our organization. Recently, St. Catherine University and Twin Cities Business recognized this commitment by naming us as an Honor Roll Company during their annual Women in Leadership event. We recognize the importance of an inclusive culture in driving collaboration, engagement, and performance, and strive to sustain an environment where everyone feels like they belong. Thank you Women@Fuller, one of our global employee networking groups, for representing H.B. Fuller at the event empowering women and their advocates within our company!
Africa’s packaging industry is rapidly growing, driven by urbanization, economic development, and rising consumer demand. Our experts are observing several key trends, including the rise of flexible packaging and sustainable packaging initiatives. H.B. Fuller is addressing the increasing demand in Africa with a state-of-the-art facility in Cairo, supporting regional and global supply chains. To learn more about these developments, visit the Glue Talk blog, where you can learn how some regions are leading the way in the packaging industry!
International Women’s Day – a time to celebrate the accomplishments of women and double down on efforts to create workplaces where everyone feels like they truly belong. At H.B. Fuller, we are celebrating all the women who have helped make us the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world and are Connecting What Matters. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #AccelerateAction. We commit to #AccelerateAction by fostering a culture where everyone feels like they are accepted, valued, and respected.
As we step into 2025, the flexible packaging industry is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by innovative technology, changing consumer preferences, and increasing regulatory demands. This blog post explores the key trends shaping the flexible packaging landscape, including: • Sustainability • Food Safety • Innovative Adhesives and Substrates • Convenience • Regulatory Compliance and Industry Standards
To kick off 2025, H.B. Fuller is welcoming new and familiar faces to our executive leadership team! In January, we welcomed Laura Lorenz as our new Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Global Communications & Community Affairs. As a leader who is passionate about people and our business with a wealth of global HR experience, Laura will play a vital role in driving our ambition to become the talent magnet within the global adhesives industry. Laura takes over the role from Nathan Weaver, who is returning to his commercial roots to become H.B. Fuller’s new Executive Vice President, Business Transformation. From human resources to sales, Nathan knows every corner of our business, making him the perfect person to lead our ongoing transformation. In December, we also welcomed Dr. Xinyu Du to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Global Research and Development (R&D). Xinyu, who has been with H.B. Fuller since 2013, will leverage his considerable multinational and customer-facing expertise to further strengthen H.B. Fuller’s R&D capabilities — and enhance our innovation pipeline in ways that solve our customers’ biggest challenges.
We are honored to receive the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation Inclusive Employer Award. This recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and supported. This inspiring video features our incredible team members who lead our employee networking groups (ENGs) and share what inclusion means at H.B. Fuller. Together, we’re building a stronger, more innovative future!
At H.B. Fuller, we are working to create a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and included. We are honored Newsweek recognized those efforts by naming us one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2025. Companies were assessed based on a study that relied on publicly accessible data, discussions and interviews with HR professionals, and large-scale confidential online surveys. The study incorporated more than 339,000 employee interviews and over 4.8 million comprehensive company reviews collected in the last three years.
