INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Bookbinding, Padding & Collating
Supporting commercial printers, bookbinders, and finishing operations with industry-leading water-based and hot melt adhesive solutions that improve production efficiency, product quality, and dependable performance across graphic arts applications.
For decades, HAR has been a trusted manufacturer of water-based padding compounds and specialty graphic arts adhesives supplied through paper merchants, printing distributors, and packaging partners across North America. We also support commercial bookbinders with high-performance hot melt adhesives for perfect binding, case binding, and other demanding binding applications. Whether you're producing notepads, business forms, books, or specialty printed products, we combine proven adhesive technologies with responsive technical support to help you achieve consistent, dependable results.
Whether you're producing padded products, specialty printed materials, or commercial books, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your application and recommend the adhesive solution best suited for your operation.
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Why Companies Contact HAR
Common Reasons Customers Contact HAR
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Adhesive costs are increasing
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Current supplier is discontinuing a product
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Adhesive failures are creating downtime
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Cartons are popping open
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Stringing and char are causing production issues
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Line speeds have increased
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New packaging materials require different bonding technologies
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Sustainability initiatives require new adhesive solutions
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A supplier isn’t providing the support they need
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