The Group

We are creators of new bonding systems, originators of solutions and partners of perfection in every detail: a benchmark in the solid adhesives market.

Brand

From adhesive systems for footwear, leather goods and garments to the automotive industry: for each type of market, we have a dedicated unit ready to respond to the specific needs of different customers.

Research & Development

We are constantly researching, experimenting and testing new solutions in order to offer the market the most competitive products and the most innovative bonding systems.

100 years of production, passion and innovation.

The Group

Heritage

1922

1930

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1990

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2019

2021

2023

2024

1922

Founding of the company.

1930

Production of the first systems for solid abrasives.

1970

Introduction of the first adhesive systems for the automotive market.

1990

Development of the industrial sector with Retefix and Retelcar®.

2006

Launch of Kyotex® System. ALC's debut in the world of footwear.

2013

Entry of ALC into the CRAB group.

2017

Start of in-house production of PSAs. Use of different coating technologies for 100% solid adhesives, both UV and hotmelt, providing greater production flexibility and enabling entry into new markets, such as leather goods.

2019

First Joint Venture in Asia formed built on long-standing cooperation with our Indian distributors.

2021

Expansion of the thermoadhesive range. Founding of two more companies: ALC SKICORP THERMOADHESIVE Ltd and ALC TERMOADESIVI Srl.

2023

ALC builds its new customized plant in response to continued growth and the need for more manufacturing space.

2024

Rebranding of ALC and new perspectives on the future. Start of K Next production.