en.Wedoany.com Reported - APPLIED Adhesives, a supplier of bonding solutions, dispensing equipment, parts, and services headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA, announced on August 6, 2026, the acquisition of Van Asperen Kleefstoffen, a Dutch bonding solutions supplier. Headquartered in Lelystad, the Netherlands, Van Asperen primarily serves the packaging, labeling, and paper processing markets. This transaction marks APPLIED's first acquisition in the Netherlands and its second in Europe.

Founded in 1982, Van Asperen is a premium partner of Henkel and a distribution partner of 3M, providing customers across the Netherlands with bonding solutions tailored to packaging and paper processing applications. The company has built a strong reputation in the industry through its technical expertise, customer service, and long-standing supplier relationships.

John Feriancek, President and CEO of APPLIED Adhesives, stated that this acquisition represents another significant milestone in APPLIED's international growth strategy. Van Asperen has earned an excellent reputation for its customer-first philosophy, technical knowledge, and strong supplier partnerships—qualities that align closely with APPLIED's culture and values. The company welcomes the Van Asperen team and plans to build on this foundation to further strengthen its market presence in the Netherlands.

This acquisition will strengthen APPLIED's position in the European market and further expand its supplier relationships. Together, APPLIED and Van Asperen will gain new opportunities to deliver greater value to customers in the region.

Bart Van Asperen, President and Founder of Van Asperen, stated that this partnership creates new opportunities for customers, team members, and suppliers. APPLIED shares the same commitment to technical excellence, service, and long-term customer relationships, and the next phase will allow continued growth while maintaining the local support and expertise that customers have come to rely on.

APPLIED Adhesives is a distributor of industrial adhesives, equipment, parts, and services, providing technical expertise, rapid-response service, and supply chain solutions to customers across a broad range of market sectors. With an international footprint and more than 50 years of deep application knowledge, the company works with customers to solve complex bonding and assembly challenges.

For over 40 years, Van Asperen has provided bonding solutions to the packaging, printing, labeling, and paper processing markets, known for its technical expertise, rapid-response service, and long-term customer relationships. As a premium partner of Henkel, it helps customers improve production efficiency and performance through reliable bonding solutions and industry knowledge.