FEATURE: ASI TOP 20
NO. 18
DELO Industrial Adhesives
Location: Windach, Germany
Managing Partners: Wolf Herold, Sabine Herold, Karl Bitzer, Christian Walther
Image courtesy of DELO.
DELO produces industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer electronics and semicon applications, as well as dispensing and curing equipment. The company’s total sales for its fiscal that ended March 31, 2026, reached €264 million ($304 million), an 8% increase compared to the previous year, which recorded total sales of €245 million ($265 million) in the previous year.
DELO reported that East Asia remained the most important revenue region with a 53% share, followed by Europe at 27%, and North and South America at 13%. Southeast Asia contributed seven percent to total revenue. South Korea and China were among the fastest-growing markets. Key industries continued to be semiconductors, automotive, and consumer electronics. Research and development investments accounted for 15% of revenue.
Brands in DELO’s portfolio include the following: DELO DUALBOND (dual-curing adhesives and sealants), DELOLUX (UV-curing lamps), and DELO-DOT (jet-dispensing valves).
In 2025, DELO's workforce grew to 1,215, representing an increase of nearly five percent compared to the previous year.
Sources: Press releases, company website, company contact