Pidilite Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with Hwaseung Chemical, a global leader in high-performance footwear adhesives, to introduce advanced South Korean bonding technologies to the Indian market. The collaboration will bring globally benchmarked adhesive systems to India’s footwear manufacturing ecosystem, enabling manufacturers to enhance product performance, reliability and sustainability while benefiting from localized technical expertise and support.
The partnership will enable Indian footwear manufacturers to gain access from internationally benchmarked adhesive systems widely used in global sports footwear production, including solutions nominated by leading global brands. These high-performance adhesives are engineered to deliver strong bonding, durability and flexibility while supporting consistent output across high-volume manufacturing lines.
The adhesive systems introduced under this partnership comply with stringent global environmental and safety standards, including REACH, SVHC, Prop 65 and the U.S. Clean Air Act, while also aligning with ISO 14001 and RoHS requirements. Developed as low-VOC and non-flammable formulations, these products are compatible with modern application techniques and contribute to safer working environments and reduced environmental impact.
Pidilite Industries is a leading manufacturer of adhesives and sealants, construction chemicals, craftsmen products, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) products and polymer emulsions in India. Its products range also includes paint chemicals, automotive chemicals, art materials and stationery, fabric care, maintenance chemicals, industrial adhesives, industrial resins and organic pigments & preparations.
