H.B. Fuller Co (H.B. Fuller) is a formulator, manufacturer, and marketer of adhesives, sealants, and other specialty chemical products. The company's products are utilized in the manufacturing of common consumer and industrial goods, serving industries such as food and beverage, medical, construction, automotive, electronics, and aerospace and defense.

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H.B. Fuller invests in research and development (R&D) to create new and innovative adhesive technology platforms, enhance product performance, ensure a competitive cost structure, and leverage available raw materials. The company focuses on new product development to provide higher-value solutions to existing customers and meet new customers' needs. R&D projects are developed in local laboratories in each region, with platform developments coordinated globally. The company designs and develops new polymers and formulations, develops new applications for existing products and technologies, and improves manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and product quality. R&D efforts are closely aligned with customer needs, fostering open innovation and seeking supplier-driven new technology. The company also uses relationships with academic and other institutions to enhance capabilities, particularly in response to climate change and sustainability concerns. Significant investment in innovation, research, and expertise is crucial for extracting value from the business strategy and creating high-performance solutions that enable customers to improve their products and processes to achieve sustainability goals. The R&D units of H.B. Fuller include local laboratories in each region and a network of laboratories for global coordination. These units are responsible for understanding the customer base, developing projects, designing and developing new polymers and formulations, and coordinating platform developments globally. In FY2024, the company spent US$49.5 million on R&D, which as a percentage of revenue stood at 1.4% and grew 1.9% YoY.