Avery Dennison began with a simple adhesive label innovation in 1935. Nine decades later, we're a global materials science company with 2,500+ active patents, operations across 50+ countries, and a singular engineering mission: make functional materials that are precise, durable, and increasingly sustainable.
Ninety years of materials breakthroughs that changed how products are labeled, vehicles are wrapped, and buildings are finished.
Founder R. Stanton Avery patents the world's first self-adhesive label machine in Los Angeles, California — creating the label industry and Avery's core technology platform.
Avery merges with Fasson Products, combining self-adhesive label expertise with industrial adhesive tape and specialty coatings, doubling the product portfolio.
Merger with Dennison Manufacturing — a 140-year-old tagging and ticketing company — creates Avery Dennison Corporation, extending into retail branding, price guns, and fasteners.
The SW900 series redefines the professional vehicle wrap standard — cast vinyl with air-egress channels and cleanly removable adhesive, enabling the modern wrap industry's growth.
Key label and functional material products achieve Cradle to Cradle Certified™ status — the first in our category — validating material health, recyclability, and renewable energy use in production.
Commitment to 70% renewable energy in manufacturing, 100% sustainably sourced paper-based substrates, and net-zero scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030 — with third-party verified progress reporting.
Four principles that govern every material development program at Avery Dennison.
Published technical specifications are not estimates. Every spec sheet value is validated against ASTM, EN, and ISO test protocols before production release.
2,500+ active patents from our global R&D network. We publish materials research in peer-reviewed journals and collaborate with academic institutions on adhesive chemistry.
Manufacturing in 11 countries reduces single-point supply risk. Batch-controlled production delivers color and adhesive consistency that global fleet and signage programs require.
Sustainability is an engineering constraint, not a marketing claim. Cradle to Cradle Certified products, FSC-certified substrates, and solvent-free adhesive systems reduce lifecycle impact without performance compromise.
Our materials are independently tested and certified by internationally recognized standards bodies.
Our application engineers work alongside your procurement and R&D teams from initial specification to ongoing quality assurance.
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