APPLIED Adhesives, a premier adhesive solutions provider in North America, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Axco Adhesive Systems, a North American supplier of adhesives and dispensing equipment located in Oxnard, California. It specializes in hot-melt adhesives and related equipment, parts, and service.

“Axco has built their business on providing comprehensive adhesive solutions and service to their customers, making the organization an ideal fit for APPLIED,” said John Feriancek, president and CEO of Applied Adhesives. “We are thrilled that the entire Axco team will join APPLIED to continue providing outstanding service to Axco’s customers, as well as expanding the equipment and service capabilities of APPLIED on the west coast.”

This acquisition strengthens APPLIED’s commitment to providing reliable products, technical expertise, and quality service to its customers while expanding its footprint on the West Coast.

“For nearly 50 years, Axco Adhesives Systems has provided hot-melt machinery sales and service to accounts throughout the West. In the past 20 years, we have added adhesives to provide a full‐service experience for our customers,” said Bob Regan, president of Axco Adhesive Systems. “As a family‐owned company, Axco has thrived on customer service. This same value has been shown by APPLIED. They will provide growth and expertise, to serve our existing and future customers.”