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May 25, 2017 | Ellsworth AdhesivesEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Lord Corp., a global leader in developing structural adhesives and electronic materials for diverse markets, has announced that Ellsworth Adhesives will now sell its electronic materials product line.
A distributor of LORD structural adhesives since 1982, Ellsworth Adhesives is a global corporation with more than 40 years of experience providing adhesive solutions to a wide variety of industrial markets. According to Matt Ryan, sales and distribution manager at Lord, Ellsworth Adhesives is already a well-respected distributor in the electronics and electrical markets.
“As one of our leading award-winning distributors, Ellsworth Adhesives also has extensive experience in the electronic materials markets,” said Ryan. “We are excited about their team further expanding their efforts with our product lines.”
Lord specializes in developing world-class thermal management solutions for demanding applications. Product lines include potting and encapsulation materials, adhesives, gap fillers, gels and greases, as well as solutions spanning various chemistries (silicones, epoxies, acrylics, and urethanes).
Ellsworth Adhesives will continue to distribute Lord’s extensive line of acrylic, epoxy and urethane adhesives designed to improve appearance, strength and durability, while offering design flexibility and total cost savings. Compared to traditional fastening methods such as rivets, welds and tapes, Lord structural adhesives eliminate the costs associated with metal preparation and finishing operations and are formulated to improve manufacturing processes and final products for a variety of composite, metal and plastic assemblies.
Roger Lee, global president of Ellsworth Adhesives Specialty Chemical Distribution, stated that Ellsworth Adhesives has a long history and strong global partnership with Lord.
“Our partnership with LORD is a testament to our commitment to offer quality materials and services to our customers,” he said.
Jay Richardson, vice president of sales, Ellsworth Adhesives Specialty Chemical Distribution, concurred, noting that “Ellsworth Adhesives and LORD have built a long, successful business partnership and we look forward to expanding on the distributor relationship to now include the LORD electronic materials product line.”
About Ellsworth Adhesives
Ellsworth Adhesives is a distributor and a value-added supplier of adhesives, sealants, coatings, encapsulants, tapes, releases, lubricants and equipment from leading international manufacturers. Ellsworth Adhesives’ Engineering Sales Representatives have years of hands-on engineering skills and experience who assist with material and equipment selection, product testing, and process requirements and excel in designing, managing, customizing manufacturing projects and varying industrial applications.
Ellsworth Adhesives operates sales offices and warehouses in the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, and Thailand. Ellsworth Adhesives can be contacted directly at 1-800-888-0698 or by visiting www.ellsworth.com.
About Lord
LORD Corporation is a diversified technology and manufacturing company developing highly reliable adhesives, coatings, motion management devices, and sensing technologies that significantly reduce risk and improve product performance. For more than 90 years, LORD has worked in collaboration with our customers to provide innovative oil and gas, aerospace, defense, automotive and industrial solutions. With world headquarters in Cary, N.C., LORD has approximately 3,100 employees in 26 countries and operates 19 manufacturing facilities and 10 R&D centers worldwide. LORD actively promotes STEM education and many other community engagement initiatives. For more information, click here.
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