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Decades of performance.
Built through partnership.

Vybond manufactures high-performance tapes and adhesives backed by decades of experience and a portfolio of trusted brands, including Adchem®, Ludlow®, Nashua®, Patco®, and Polyken®.

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Built on Control, Consistency, and Scale

Vybond is a U.S. based manufacturer with three production facilities dedicated to high-performance adhesive tapes— done right. Each of our plants’ operations are built on control, consistency, and scalability—delivering reliable products our customers count on. Our expertise spans coating, laminating, and adhesive formulation, delivering reliable, engineered solutions for complex applications.

~800

employees behind every roll, run, and result.

3

U.S. plants. On jobsites worldwide.

2.2X

around Earth = the amount of duct tape Vybond’s Franklin, KY plant manufactures annually.

Manufacturing That Moves
at Your Pace

Vybond’s end‑to‑end approach helps shorten lead times, improve reliability, and deliver consistent, high‑quality products, supported by ongoing investments in technology, processes, and people. From our production floor to your jobsite, Vybond products are built to perform without compromise.

We Own the Process—Start to Finish

Our manufacturing spans the entire production lifecycle, all under one roof:

  • Adhesive formulation
  • Precision coating
  • Converting, slitting, and finishing

Proven Brands. Demanding Applications.

Our products support critical applications across:

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Medical
  • Industrial
  • Construction
  • HVACR
  • Specialty markets

History

Our story began in 1957, when the Polyken® plant opened its doors, laying the foundation for what would become decades of manufacturing know-how, hard-earned performance, and pride in doing things the right way. From the start, our tapes were built by people who showed up every day with grit, care, and an understanding that consistency matters. Over the years, Vybond has grown through change, innovation, and the coming together of renowned brands, while remaining rooted in the same plants and communities where generations of families have helped shape our products. That legacy of craftsmanship, continuity, and real-world performance is still at the core of who we are today as Vybond. 

1957

Polyken operation begins in Franklin, KY

1981

Tyco acquires Ludlow Corporation

1995

Tyco acquires Kendall Corporation, Nashua Tape, and Betham

2006

Tyco becomes Covalence Specialty Adhesives

2007

Covalence merges with Berry Plastics

2017

Berry Plastics becomes Berry Global, Inc., and launches new logo

2025

Specialty Tapes division of Berry Global is now Vybond, an independent company backed by Nautic Partners

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