Reading, PA. (Business Wire) IFS Industries, Inc., one of North America’s largest family-owned adhesives manufacturers, has completed the acquisition of the Roo Glue portfolio of adhesive products from The Sherwin-Williams Company. Recognized as a market leader in water-based adhesive chemistry for more than 50 years, the Roo Glue product line offers tailored solutions to meet a diverse range of requirements for the industrial wood manufacturing and hobbyist markets.

“Roo Glue’s innovative technology platform directly complements IFS’s strengths in the woodworking markets and creates compelling opportunities to deliver new solutions for our customers in adjacent segments,” said Jack Chambers, CEO of IFS Industries. “This acquisition is a strategic investment in our long-term growth. It deepens our expertise in water-based adhesive chemistry and expands our ability to serve customers across the woodworking, packaging, and specialty industrial markets. We look forward to working with Roo Glue’s loyal customers and delivering the responsive service and technical support they expect and deserve.”

All Roo Glue products will continue to be manufactured to the same exacting formulations and quality standards. Existing customers can expect uninterrupted service and supply throughout the transition.