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Araldite® high-performance epoxy technology started in 1946

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Revolutionising the adhesives world

Huntsman Advanced Materials (formerly part of Ciba-Geigy) revolutionised the world of adhesives in the 1940s when they launched the new epoxy technology in Switzerland under the Araldite® brand name. 

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Over 80 years of experience

The global leading Araldite® adhesive brand brings over 80 years of experience to give both home users and industrial customers (aerospace, manufacturing and construction) the ultimate epoxy bonding strength.

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Trusted by millions of consumers worldwide

Araldite® offers easy-to-use professional adhesives that are trusted by millions of consumers. No matter whether you are new to DIY or an expert,  Araldite® gives you the confidence that you can get it repaired once and for all. You can always rely on Araldite™.

The history of Araldite®

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1960: The Bluebird

Donald Campbell attempted the World Land Speed record in “Bluebird”. The car’s fuselage was bonded together with Araldite® at Duxford.

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1965: Publicity stunt

We organised a publicity stunt to demonstrate the sheer strength of Araldite®.

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1981: Look no hands!

We created this humorous advert to convince consumers of the superior strength of Araldite®.

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1982: The Cortina campaign

This hugely successful Araldite® advertising campaign appeared in 3 stages and ran for 4 months.

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2005: China

We were proud to launch Araldite® DIY adhesives in China.

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2006: Selvestris 23

Engineers used Araldite® adhesives in the construction of the Silvestris 23 sports cabriolet – a unique, five-litre, aluminum speed boat.

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2006: Torre Agbar

Construction workers used all three types of Araldite® adhesives to create the dome at the top of the Torre Agbar in Barcelona.

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2022: Still bonding after 50 years

A customer wrote to us, “I bought Araldite® in early 1971, and I’m still using the same tubes at home for repairs today – it’s as good as it’s always been. I also use the latest Araldite® for all my boat repairs.”

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