Bolton Adhesives and RWTH Join Forces to Advance Sustainable Adhesive Technologies
Photo (left to right): Seda Gellings, Director Research and Development at Bolton Adhesives; Dr. rer. nat. Corinna Schulte, Industry Relations Manager at RWTH Innovation; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Riesener, Manag
Aachen, July 8th, 2025 – Bolton Adhesives, a business unit of the family-owned Italian company ‘Bolton’, has entered partnership with RWTH Aachen University. With this collaboration, Bolton aims to accelerate the development of environmentally friendly adhesive solutions by combining industrial expertise with cutting-edge academic research.
Bolton Adhesives is known globally for brands like UHU, Griffon and Bison, offering gluing, sealing, and bonding products used in homes, schools, and professional settings. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the company is currently exploring new and innovative technologies to meet the growing demand in targeted markets.
The partnership with RWTH Aachen University gives Bolton Adhesives direct access to advanced research infrastructure and interdisciplinary scientific expertise in polymer science and material engineering.
“This collaboration is a perfect example how to translate existing and new technologies into technical insights resulting in high performing and sustainable solutions for our markets.” says Seda Gellings Director Research and Development at Bolton Adhesives.
RWTH Innovation, the university’s central platform for technology transfer, facilitates this partnership and supports partners like Bolton Adhesives throughout the entire R&D journey – from early-stage research to the transfer of new technologies into practice.
“We are delighted to welcome Bolton Adhesives as a strong and forward-thinking partner in our network. Together, we aim to bring sustainable adhesive technologies from research into industrial application – successfully bridging the often-cited ‘Valley of Death’ between science and the market,” says Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Riesener, Managing Director of RWTH Innovation.
By working together, Bolton Adhesives and RWTH Aachen are shaping a future where sustainability, innovation, and industrial application go hand in hand.
