ALC TERMOADESIVI SRL
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10078 Venaria Reale Torino
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Innovating Adhesion Pioneering the Future with ALC
At ALC, we are more than a company; we are a revolution in the adhesive technology sector. With a century of innovation under our belt, we have redefined the boundaries of adhesion, crafting solutions that are not just innovative but also sustainable and efficient. Our journey, rooted in a rich heritage of 100 years, has seen us transform from a family-founded enterprise to a global leader in solid adhesives, embodying the dynamism of a multinational while retaining the ethics and unity of our founding family.
A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation
Our inception in 1922 marked the beginning of a relentless pursuit of excellence. From pioneering the first systems for solid adhesives in the 1930s to introducing the groundbreaking Kyotex System in 2006, we have consistently led from the front.
Our expansion into the automotive market in the 1970s, the diversification into industrial sectors in the 1990s, and our foray into the footwear and leather goods markets underscore our commitment to innovation and quality.
The acquisition by CRAB of ALC in 2013 and our expansion into Asia in 2019 are testaments to our global vision and internationalization efforts. With a presence in over 60 countries and a portfolio enriched by 40 patents, ALC stands at the forefront of adhesive technology, driving change and setting benchmarks for others to follow.
Kyotex®: The Invisible Revolution
Kyotex® embodies our drive for innovation, offering adhesive systems that are at the cutting edge of technology and environmental sustainability. The Kyotex System®, worldwide renowned, and our thermoadhesive solutions under Kyotex Thermo, exemplify our ability to anticipate and meet the market's needs with ecological sensitivity and efficiency. The upcoming Kyotex Next represents the future of adhesives, merging strength with the ability to apply without heat, promising yet another industry breakthrough.
Our Vision: A United Family with a Global Reach
Our success is not just measured by our technological achievements but also by our commitment to our roots and ethics. ALC thrives on the balance between the drive for internationality and the values of a closely-knit family. This duality empowers us to envision a future where we are as expansive as the world yet as united as a family.
Facing the Future with Courage and Innovation
With our new headquarters and expanding horizons, we remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our journey continues with the search for new solutions, collaborations, and markets, driven by a visionary yet pragmatic approach.
At ALC, we believe in the power of putting great ideas into practice, a philosophy echoed by Edison and embodied by every innovation we introduce. We invite you to join us in this journey of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence. Together, let's shape the future of adhesive technologies.
KYOTEX® The invisible revolution: from PSAs towards the future
KYOTEX SYSTEM®: The invisible revolution of PSAs
Kyotex System® specializes in cold-solid adhesives activated by pressure, dominating the European footwear market. This technology predates ecological market trends, introducing a new concept of efficiency, environmental sustainability, and worker health respect.
KYOTEX® THERMO: The power of heat
Kyotex Thermo is the thermoadhesive division. Thermoadhesives, commonly called "hot melt", i.e. thermoplastic polymers that allow two surfaces to be joined after being melted, pressed and cooled.
Kyotex Thermo offers a wide range of thermoadhesives in all its forms & full spectrum
- Granules Or Powder: With Shapes and particles of various sizes
- Film: Mono Or Multilayer
- Web: Mono Or Multi-Components
- Net
We cover the complete spectrum of chemistry
- Polyolefin
- Co-Polyester
- Thermoplastic Polyurethane
- Co-Polyamide
- Epoxy
- Bio-Polymers
KYOTEX® NEXT: The adhesive that doesn't exist (yet)
We're developing Kyotex Next, a breakthrough adhesive combining Thermo adhesive strength without the need for heat. This innovation aims to redefine adhesive system standards.
Our details make the difference
Also in technical textiles, clothing, industry, and automotive. ALC encompasses three brands, offering top-notch adhesive systems for evolving sectors. Our journey continues as we seek new solutions, collaborations, and markets. With a visionary yet pragmatic spirit, we're ready for the future challenges of our company and the markets awaiting us.
Our product groups
- Bondtec (Surface & Bonding Techniques)
Our application areas / Solutions
Keywords
- Hotmelt Adhesive
- Adhesive Film
- Adhesive Web
- Lamination
- Adhesive Powder
Our Products
KYOTEX® NEXT: THE ADHESIVE THAT DOESN'T EXIST (YET).
- And for all those products that need the strength of a thermoadhesive but can't be heated? ALC is developing Kyotex Next , a technology innovative adhesive capable of combining these two properties.
- The Kyotex innovation that will change the rules of the adhesive systems market.
KYOTEX SYSTEM®: THE INVISIBLE REVOLUTION OF PSAs.
Kyotex System® is the ALC brand that deals with PSA (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive), a range of cold-solid adhesives that are activated by pressure. Kyotex System® has become famous throughout the European market for gluing the insole, and is present in 90% of the footwear produced in Italy.
With Kyotex System® , ALC has implemented a true invisible revolution , both in the production phase and on the finished product. It is a system based on the coupling of specific belts with the aid of the KYO series machinery.
Thanks to this innovative technology, ALC was able to anticipate the current ecological sensitivity of the market and the production system, becoming a pioneer in the introduction of a new production concept based on efficiency , environmental sustainability and respect for health in the footwear and leather goods sector. of workers .
THERMO ADHESIVE FILM
Hot melt thermoplastic films are prized for their versatility, finding application in various sectors such as textile lamination, fabric waterproofing, and heat transfer lamination. These materials offer a spectrum of benefits including chemical resistance, robust peeling strength, and resilience against hydrolysis, ensuring durable and effective bonding solutions.
In the textile industry, adhesive films play a pivotal role, in meeting rigorous standards for health and environmental safety. Trusted for decades in the adhesive world, ALC is now adding to its range adhesive films that have found success in a multitude of applications, from classic apparel to automotive interiors, offering reliability and performance at every turn.
POLYOLEFIN FILM
Polyolefin based are combination of various polymer & customized based on the application in various industry, they have wide temperature range & can be adopted as per textile which needs to be coated & laminated. They are used majorly in Garment, footwear, leather, Automotive etc.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE
from 10 micron to 100 micron is possible
CUSTOMISED
COST EFFECTIVE
WIDE RANGE OF THICKNESS POSSIBLE
CO POLYESTER FILM
Co Polyester film has adjustable flexibility, cost effective , slow to fast crystallization speed & it has high plasticizer resistance. widely used in automotive, Carpet , transfer printing ,Building & other Industries
FEATURES & BENEFITS
ADJUSTABLE FLEXIBILITY
can be used on various substrates
COST EFFECTIVE
HIGH PLASTICIZER RESISTANCE
used for PVC, leather applications
EXCELLENT RESISTANCE TO OILS AND GREASES
can be used on difficult substrates
THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE FILM
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) is soft, and flexible in nature and used for various applications for bonding of flexible material specially used in intimates, innerwear, sportswear etc they are also used in footwear the automotive industry as well. We have both aliphatic & aromatic grades of TPU films which can be available in various GSMs.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
ABRASION RESISTANCE
used in automotive & shoe applications
ELASTICITY & FLEXIBILITY
applications in lingerie, undergarments & lycra fabrics
LOW TEMPERATURE
applications in leather & temperature sensitive fabrics
HIGH ELONGATION
can achieve an elongation of more than 500 %
CO-POLYAMIDE FILM
Co Polyamide based film, which can be supplied with or without a carrier are high-performance product, with high heat resistance & dry cleaning resistance used in applications for the Automotive industry, Car seat covers, Shoe/leather, leather foil, transfer printing, garment interlining & many others
FEATURES & BENEFITS
HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCT
can be used in application in extreme conditions
HIGH HEAT RESISTANCE
can be used in applications where heat resistance is needed.
DRY CLEANING RESISTANCE
can be used where dry cleaning is a must
EXCELLENT BONDING
the best bonding with a wide range of substrates
THERMO ADHESIVE POWDER
ALC offers a range of thermoplastic adhesives including EVA, PA, and PES, provided in powder and granule formats. These versatile adhesives are utilized for coating and laminating technical textiles, apparel interlinings, and various non-textile applications. Tailored to meet diverse industry needs, they find application in automotive interiors, construction, electronics, upholstery, apparel, leisure, and sports sectors. ALC adhesives are renowned for their compatibility with standard processing techniques, and leading manufacturers extrude them into high-quality films, nets, and webs, ensuring optimal performance.
PA POWDER
Co Polyamide based powder adhesive, high performance product , with high heat resistance & dry cleaning resistance used in applications for Automotive industry, Car seat covers, Shoe/leather , leather foil, transfer printinFEATURES & BENEFITS
FEATURES & BENEFITS
HIGH HEAT RESISTANCE
it has boiling water resistance
DRY CLEANING RESISTANCE
it can be used in application where dry cleaning is needed
EXCELLENT BONDING
exhibits bonding with various substrates
ENZYME WASH & STONE WASH RESISTANCE
widely used in Denim & other substrates
ALKALINE RESISTANCE
excellent chemical & detergent resistance
IT EXHIBITS GOOD RESISTANCE TO STEAM STERILIZATIONg , garment interlining & many others.
PP POWDER
Speciality low melting Polypropylene powder , used in applications for mattress ticking & carpets
FEATURES & BENEFITS
LOW MELTING
it is low melting special grade of Polypropylne can be used on PP fibres & fabrics
FLEXIBLE
Flexible material with good bonding property
TPU POWDER
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) is soft , flexible in nature used for various application in Transfer printing, Shoe industry , conveyer belt &others, We also have Caprolactam based low melting TPU in our range.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
SOFT & FLEXIBLE IN NATURE
applications in lingerie, under garments & lycra fabrics
UV RESISTANCE
No yellowing & UV resistance material available
LOW MELTING POINT
can be used on heat sensitive material.
HIGH ELONGATION
outlasts garments
PES POWDER
Co Polyester polymer has adjustable flexibility, cost effective , slow to fast crystallization speed & it has high plasticizer resistance. widely used in automotive, Carpet , transfer printing ,Building & other Industries.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
VERSEATILE IN NATURE
it can eb used in wide range of applications
COST EFFECTIVE
very competitive prices makes this comfortable for large volume applications
HIGH PLASTICIZER RESISTANCE
can easily bond PVC & leather based products
WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE
suitable for various substrates
PBS POWDER
This is newly developed product based on 100% biodegradable raw material, our grades have higher MFI to be used in various application for bonding in applications where 100 % bio degradation is important.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
BIO DEGRADABLE & COMPOSITABLE GRADE
FOOD CONTACT GRADE
ROBUST & REUSABLE
COMPATIBLE WITH NATURAL FIBER
EVA POWDER
EVA is low melting polymer which has excellent bonding with lot of substrates, this product is used where washing requirements are not critical, EVA is used in leather, footwear, filtration, luggage industry , carpet industry in big volumes.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
LOW MELTING
EXCELLENT BONDING
MATERIAL WITH LOW VISCOSITY
LDPE POWDER
LDPE powder is commonly used for bonding for various industry Automotive, Shoes, carpet Industry etc.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
COST EFFECTIVE
cost effective product used for laminations
HDPE POWDER
HDPE powder has high wash resistance & high bonding used majorly in Garment Industry.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
HIGH WASH RESISTANCE
wash resistance upto 90 degC
POWDER DOT
used in woven interlining for powder dot
THERMO ADHESIVE WEB
Introducing our cutting-edge web adhesive solutions, crafted to meet the diverse needs of modern industries. We've synthesized the best features to deliver a revolutionary adhesive experience that bring breathability and flexibility to your constructions. Our web adhesives harness the latest advancements in bonding technology, ensuring unparalleled strength and durability. From delicate fabrics to robust substrates, our solutions provide reliable adhesion for a wide range of materials.
Whether you're in textiles, automotive, shoe, or electronics, our web adhesives offer versatile application possibilities. Seamlessly integrate them into your manufacturing processes for improved efficiency and performance across various industries.
Customizable formulations tailored to your specific requirements, our web adhesive formulations are fully customizable. We understand that every project is unique, which is why we offer flexible solutions that can be adapted to suit your exact needs.
With a focus on efficiency, our web adhesives streamline production processes, reducing downtime and maximizing output. Experience smoother operations and increased productivity with our innovative adhesive solutions.
Committed to sustainability, our web adhesives are designed with environmental responsibility in mind. We prioritize eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes to minimize our carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future.
Our dedicated team provides comprehensive support every step of the way, from initial consultation to ongoing technical assistance. Count on us for expert guidance and personalized solutions to ensure the success of your projects.
Experience the difference with our next-generation web adhesive solutions. Partner with us to unlock new possibilities and elevate your products to unprecedented levels of quality and performance. Let's embark on a journey of innovation together.
CO POLYESTER WEB
Co Polyester based has adjustable flexibility, cost effective , slow to fast crystallization speed & it has high plasticizer resistance. widely used in automotive, Carpet , transfer printing ,Building & other Industries , We have wide temperature range with 8-100 GSM if web is available
FEATURES & BENEFITS
BREATHABLE
easy to unroll & process, no air entrapment during lamination, breathability guaranteed
COST EFFECTIVE
price for this kind of products is very competitive
HIGH PLASTICIZER RESISTANCE
provides perfect bonding with PVC based products
SOFTNESS
flexible due to web structure
EASY TO HANDLE
Easy to unroll & process for production
CO-POLYAMIDE WEB
Co Polyamide-based web, which can be supplied with or without carrier are high-performance product, with high heat resistance & dry cleaning resistance used in applications for the Automotive industry, Car seat covers, Shoe/leather, leather foil, transfer printing, garment interlining & many others, we have GSM available from 8-100 in a wide range of melting range.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
HIGH CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Easy to unroll & process for production
GOOD ADHESION TO NYLON
can be used with Nylon fabric
EXCELLENT ADHESION AND COHESION STRENGTH
highest bonding strength for various substrate
HIGH HEAT RESISTANCE
can be used in applications where heat resistance is needed
DRY CLEANING RESISTANCE
best dry cleaning resistance among all other polymers
EASY TO HANDLE
THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE WEB
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) is soft, and flexible in nature used for various applications for bonding of flexible material specially used in intimates, innerwear, sportswear etc they are also used in footwear, Automotive industry as well. We have both aliphatic & aromatic grades of TPU webs which can be available in various GSMs.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
SOFT & FLEXIBLE IN NATURE
due to its structure & chemistry, these are very flexible & soft in nature
ELONGATION
The product will have excellent compression & bounce back
UV RESISTANCE
our Aliphatic TPU are UV-free & non yellowing in nature
POLYOLEFIN WEB
Polyolefin-based web are a combination of various polymers & customized based on the application in various industries, they have a wide temperature range & can be adopted as per textile which needs to be coated & laminated. They are used majorly in garments, footwear, leather, Automotive etc.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE
can be used for temperature-sensitive material.
EASY TO HANDLE
LOW MELTING POINT
