Innovation has been an integral part of who we are since the start
Our co-founders Paul Frankfurther and Max Kochmann held innovation at the centre of their business philosophy. As pioneers in the adhesives industry, the pair are responsible for some of the biggest advances in our field. Paul Frankfurther invented the first Triacetin-plasticised PVA adhesive and Max Kochmann invented the first self-clearing ball valve applicator within the first few years of business. Since then, we have invested heavily in the technical development of our paper converting adhesives, and continue to do so today.
Timeline
1959 Business founded by Paul Frankfurther and Max Kochmann
1960 First factory opens in Triangle Road, Hackney
1963 Moved to a larger factory in Winstanley Way, Basildon
1964 Max Kochmann invents the first self-clearing ball valve applicator
1968 Opened purpose-built factory in Bentalls Industrial Estate, Basildon
1971 Factory extended to accommodate four new 25 T storage tanks and three plasticiser tanks
1980 Fully computerised 5 T mixing plant installed on site
1983 Queen’s Award for Export of Adhesive Application Equipment
1983 Max Kochmann established British Adhesives & Sealants Association
1984 Factory extended to include more emulsion storage tanks, an underground plasticiser and heating oil storage tanks
1986 We became a 49% shareholder in Efcol Adhesives France
1991 Company awarded BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management System 16/04/1991
1991 Became majority shareholder of Efcol Adhesives France
1995 An additional three 25 T storage tanks installed
1999 Main plant ugraded to improve process capability
2000 Sold adhesive application equipment business to W H Leary in USA
2000 Max Kochmann awarded honorary Doctorate by Sussex University
2001 Pafra Adhesives Ltd is formed and is maintained as a non-trading, wholly-owned subsidiary
2002 BASA created the Max Kochmann Award for significant contribution to the work and development of the Association
2003 Installation of a new Colloid Manufacturing plant which tripled productivity
2004 Two 25 T emulsion tanks and one 25 T mixing/storage tank installed
2008 Acquisition of Adhesive International Ltd, Oxford
2009 Integration of Adhesive International Ltd with Pafra Adhesives Ltd
2009 New touch-screen computer installed on 5 T mixing plant that monitors viscosity and temperature
2010 Major improvements to facilities including installation of gas for more efficient manufacturing
2010 New energy-efficient roof to factory and warehouse
2011 Company awarded BS EN ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System
2013 Re-launch of company brand and website
People
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