# Applied Adhesives acquires Netherlands-based Van Asperen Kleefstoffen

Minnesota-based Applied Adhesives acquired Van Asperen Kleefstoffen, a Netherlands-based adhesive solutions provider serving packaging, labeling and paper converting customers, to grow in Europe.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-09-04
- Where: Netherlands
- Status: completed
- Products: adhesives
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [APPLIED Adhesives](https://endata.com/companies/14450.md) (acquirer)
- [Van Asperen Kleefstoffen](https://endata.com/companies/14639.md) (target)

## Sources

- [packagingdive.com](https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-dealmaking-august-2026-pregis-harperlove-applied-adhesives-jones-healthcare/829458/), 2026-09-04: "Minnesota-based Applied Adhesives is growing in Europe with the acquisition of Van Asperen Kleefstoffen, a Netherlands-based adhesive solutions provider."

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