Avery Dennison has acquired Taylor Adhesives, a US-based producer of specialty adhesives and coatings for flooring applications, strengthening its Materials Group and expanding its presence in high-value construction and installation markets.
The acquisition brings Taylor’s established portfolio of products for resilient, wood and carpet flooring into Avery Dennison’s specialty adhesives platform. The move supports the company’s broader strategy of accelerating growth in high-value categories through market-driven innovation. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Taylor, formerly part of the Meridian Flooring Division, is known for its performance-driven acrylic adhesives and coatings used across residential and commercial flooring installations. About half of the company’s business is built on acrylic chemistries, an area where Avery Dennison already has strong technical expertise. The combination is expected to enhance product development, improve speed to market and expand technical support capabilities.
Although product overlap between the two companies is limited, the cultural and technical fit played a key role in the acquisition. Taylor brings deep domain knowledge of flooring systems and installation processes, while Avery Dennison contributes global scale, material science capabilities and a strong innovation platform. Together, the companies aim to develop new solutions more efficiently and serve customers across a broader range of applications.
The integration was discussed in a recent interview hosted by Mary Civiello, President of Civiello Communication Group Inc., with Ryan Yost, President of Avery Dennison’s Materials Group, and Ralph Grogan, Vice President and General Manager of Taylor Adhesives.
Taylor’s operations have historically been concentrated in North America, but Avery Dennison plans to explore opportunities to expand the business internationally. With its global footprint, the company sees potential to introduce Taylor’s flooring adhesive technologies to new markets where demand for modern flooring systems is growing.
The acquisition also aligns with improving conditions in the construction and housing sectors. Recent interest rate cuts and positive economic outlooks are expected to support increased residential and commercial construction activity, which directly drives demand for flooring products and installation materials.
Beyond short-term construction cycles, Avery Dennison is targeting longer-term trends in the flooring industry, particularly the growth of resilient flooring driven by remodeling activity, durability requirements and demand for cleaner, easier-to-maintain living spaces. These trends are expected to provide more stable and sustainable growth opportunities.
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For customers, the integration of Taylor Adhesives into Avery Dennison’s Materials Group is expected to deliver faster innovation, broader solution portfolios, and enhanced technical service. Taylor has built a strong reputation for addressing industry challenges such as moisture management, cure rate,s and long-term performance, and these capabilities are expected to be further strengthened through access to Avery Dennison’s research, development, and global manufacturing resources.
Taylor employees are also expected to benefit from the acquisition, gaining access to a larger global organization with expanded career opportunities, stronger innovation pipelines, and long-term business stability.
Taylor Adhesives will showcase its expanded product portfolio as part of Avery Dennison at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas from January 27 to 29, marking its first major trade show appearance under the Avery Dennison brand.
The deal underscores Avery Dennison’s continued diversification into higher-margin specialty materials and reinforces its long-term strategy to build leadership positions across construction, industrial and consumer markets.
