ICAT Adhesives and its birth

THE HISTORY OF A SUCCESS

ICAT Adhesives and its birth

The company was founded in 1974 by Mr. Luigi Rondelli who, after a long experience as an R&D manager in the development of polymers, decided to found ICAT to produce glues and adhesives for all industrial applications. At the end of the 1970s, the company retires the production of solvent-based adhesives and invests in the first plant for the production of hot-melt adhesives for food packaging, today ICAT core business. The eighties / nineties were characterized by a strong expansion through the installation of three new lines for the production of hot-melt adhesives, by the doubling of the production capacity of water-based adhesives and by the acquisition in 1992 of 100% of the capital of Thermocol of Barcelona (Spain), operation which gives the company an international approach. In 2000, the production of polyurethane adhesives in aqueous and solventless dispersion, mono and bicomponent, was started, and a new production plant for psa hot-melt adhesives for the hygiene sector, unique in size and technology, was installed. In 2013, a new line for the production of psa hot-melt adhesives was installed, doubled in 2017. In 2021, a new expansion process began on an area of 50,000 square meters, aimed at building a fully automatic warehouse and doubling production capacity. , a process currently underway, which will be completed by 2023.

MISSION AND VISION

Concrete goals and continuous investments

A company, a family, a group of people who, for almost half a century with commitment and passion have been developing adhesives for every industrial application. All the solutions offered to our customers are developed internally by highly qualified personnel, following both the evolution of the market and the demands of its customers, from the small craftsman to the large industrial group. Innovative systems and green efficiency allow the company to combine high production capacity with a high quality standard while fully respecting the environment. 4 the fundamental points of a leading company in the production of adhesives: Innovation: continuous research of products, aimed at solving the needs and problems of customers, providing solutions that meet or anticipate the needs required by the market. Expertise: innovative and cutting-edge products, which follow the evolution of the world market. Environment: zero impact by minimizing waste and energy consumption, favoring the use of renewable sources. Technology: fully automatic systems, state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and market-oriented information systems.

Concrete goals and continuous investments
A constantly evolving reality

INNOVATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

A constantly evolving reality

3 fundamental aspects for ICAT, which for years has focused its attention on investment in research and development aimed at continuous improvement and the discovery of innovative solutions. The presence of an internal laboratory allows us to find the right solution tailored to each customer; the use of advanced instruments added to the daily commitment of the staff, allows the company to create customized solutions and to respond in advance to all market needs. We submit our production to quality controls on a daily basis in order to guarantee the maximum yield to our customers and we develop innovative formulas every day in order to satisfy any request; the use of modern automated systems allow the minimization of waste and a significant containment of energy consumption, with particular attention to environmental protection.

OUR HISTORY

All the main events in the history of the company

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