Shaktivel Nadar, key accounts manager for Super Bond, while speaking to PrintWeek, said, “We are showcasing our full range of hot-melt and water-based adhesives for the packaging and graphic arts industry.” He noted that the response on the opening day has been encouraging, with strong interest from converters across segments.
The highlight of the showcase is the company’s polyolefin-based adhesive range. Nadar explained, “We are the only manufacturers of polyolefin-based adhesives in India,” adding that the product is positioned as a viable alternative to conventional EVA and PUR adhesives. He said, “Polyolefin can sustain temperatures from minus 20 degrees to plus 80 degrees and can bind up to 250 GSM without stitching,” making it suitable for export-oriented book production and high-performance packaging.
He further noted, “The biggest advantage is that it can be used in regular hot-melt machines without any additional applicator,” lowering the barrier for adoption among printers and binders.
Super Bond is also showcasing its established bookbinding grades. Nadar said, “Our 401 and 415 grades are among the fastest-moving products,” explaining that these cater to a wide range of applications from price-sensitive textbooks to higher GSM perfect binding, while operating at lower temperatures and reducing maintenance.
In packaging, the company is highlighting its Galaxy series for mono cartons and FMCG applications. Nadar noted, “The Galaxy range is widely used for pharma cartons, ice cream packaging and other folding carton applications due to its strong bonding and ease of use.”
Alongside performance, the company is emphasising compliance and sustainability. Nadar said, “We have metallocene-based and food grade adhesives which and can be used for indirect food contact.” He added, “Polyolefin adhesives also support better recyclability as they degrade faster compared to EVA.”
Super Bond’s participation at the Chennai show comes on the back of capacity expansion, including a new hot-melt facility with a capacity of 3,000 metric tonnes per month. Nadar explained that this allows the company to cater to a wider set of industries including graphic arts, hygiene, automotive and footwear.
With exports to more than 30 countries and a growing domestic footprint, Super Bond is using Bharat Print Expo as a platform to engage with converters, demonstrate applicator compatibility, and position its polyolefin range as the next step in adhesive performance for print and packaging.