The History of Araldite

Araldite® is a registered trademark of Huntsman Advanced Materials referring to their range of engineering and structural epoxy (EP), methyl methacrylate-based (MMA), polyurethane (PU) and Silyl terminated polymers adhesives. The name was first used in 1946 for a two-part epoxy adhesive. Aralidte® is a brand which is used for industrial and consumer applications.

History

The first production of epoxy resins was carried out by De Trey Frères SA of Switzerland.

Ciba AG first demonstrated a product under the trade name Araldite which went on to become one of the 3 major epoxy resin producers worldwide.

Araldite® adhesive products were originally launched in Switzerland in 1946 with the aim for a DIY market to emerge. It was in the 1950s when first batches of the epoxy resin were produced at Duxford, near Cambridge.

Araldite® adhesives targeted India and Chinese DIY consumers in 2005.