H.B. Fuller Names the Winners of the Inaugural Customer Innovation Awards

Recognizes Anhui Huasun Energy Co. Ltd., GAF Inc., and Niine Pvt. Ltd. for Their Products That Improve the World

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL), the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, today announced the winners of its 2024 Customer Innovation Awards. The awards recognize three customers across industries for world-changing innovations using adhesive technology. H.B. Fuller will honor the award recipients at the company’s global awards program on April 24, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

“We are thrilled to recognize Anhui Huasun, GAF, and Niine for their exceptional achievements in innovations that improve our world,” said Celeste Mastin, president and CEO of H.B. Fuller Company. “I am deeply impressed by the creativity and technical expertise of so many of our customers, and I’m proud to bestow this year’s winners with our highest customer accolade.”

Mastin continued, “At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to working alongside our customers to test new ideas, optimize bonding performance in use, and develop highly tailored, advanced adhesive solutions. We are pleased our customers recognize our unique innovation capabilities and have chosen to partner with us, and we look forward to celebrating their wins and continuing to innovate to support their objectives.”

H.B. Fuller awarded the following customers and their innovations:

• Anhui Huasun Energy Co., Ltd.'s heterojunction technology (HJT) solar modules, used in utility projects as well as on commercial, residential and industrial rooftops, were recognized for their ability to offer power that is more efficient and reliable than previous generations of solar modules. This improved solution has helped to facilitate the broader adoption of clean energy.
• GAF Inc., a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, was recognized for its EnergyGuard™ Non-Halogenated Polyiso Insulation, which gives architects and contractors an energy-efficient solution designed to help meet their sustainability goals. EnergyGuard NH Polyiso product line offers excellent thermal value and is free of potentially hazardous flame retardant chemicals, making it better for the environment. This new line maintains the same R-Value at both a mean temperature of 40°F and 75°F when tested according to ASTM C1289 standard using the C518 test method. The product offering also contributes towards and holds sustainability certifications, including LEED, DECLARE, Living Building Challenge, GreenGuard, GreenCircle, HPD, and EPD.
• Niine Pvt. Ltd.’s sanitary napkins were recognized for introducing India’s first biodegradable solution, which helps to mitigate adverse impacts on the environment. This is particularly crucial in India, where high population density combined with a still-developing disposal system for feminine products has led to a push for more sustainable solutions. The product is currently sold in India and will be expanded to North America in the future.

Visit the H.B. Fuller website and watch the short video featuring the winning innovations.

About H.B. Fuller Company:

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.