About Titebond
About Titebond
Franklin International opened in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company and that same year pioneered the world's first ready-to-use wood glue, Titebond Liquid Hide Glue. The brand has since grown into a global name distributed across 60 countries on six continents.
Twenty years after its original glue, Franklin introduced the industry's first aliphatic resin glue, Titebond Original Wood Glue, another first-to-market innovation. The company continued pushing water-resistance standards forward, developing the first one-part wood glue to pass the ANSI/HPVA Type II specification and later the more stringent Type I specification with Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue, which created an entirely new category of exterior-rated wood glue.
Now a fourth-generation family business, Titebond has provided adhesive solutions for professionals, hobbyists, and DIYers for 90 years. Franklin International employs approximately 400 people across its laboratory, R&D center, sales and marketing offices, and manufacturing facility, all located at its corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, and ChatMRO indexes the Titebond catalog so buyers can search by glue type, water-resistance rating, or application.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Franklin International launch the original Titebond glue?
Franklin International opened in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company and that same year launched Titebond Liquid Hide Glue, the world's first ready-to-use wood glue. This innovation established the Titebond brand from the very start.
What makes Titebond III different from earlier Titebond formulas?
Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue was the first one-part wood glue to pass the more stringent ANSI/HPVA Type I water-resistance specification. This created an entirely new category of exterior-rated wood glue for outdoor woodworking projects.
Is Titebond still a family-owned business?
Yes, Titebond is produced by Franklin International, now a fourth-generation family business. The company has provided adhesive solutions for 90 years.
Where is Franklin International headquartered?
Franklin International is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, where it operates its laboratory, R&D center, sales and marketing offices, and manufacturing facility. The company employs approximately 400 people at this location.
How widely is Titebond distributed internationally?
Titebond and Franklin International products are distributed across 60 countries on six continents. This global reach reflects the brand's position as one of the largest privately held adhesive manufacturers in the United States.