Redefining Sustainability: How TOPCORE Pioneered Borax-Free Adhesives

While much of the industrial adhesives market was still grappling with what sustainability truly meant, TOPCORE was already taking action. Driven by evolving European legislation, shifting customer expectations, and our own core values, we embarked on a bold mission: to develop adhesives free from borax—a compound long used in industrial formulations, but now recognized for its environmental and health risks.

Case Study: Implementation of Dextrin Adhesive in Paper Honeycomb Production at FORLIT

TOPCORE and FORLIT, two prominent players in the paper industry, have recently initiated a collaborative effort to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of paper honeycomb production. TOPCORE, a provider of innovative solutions and eco-friendly adhesives, introduced its advanced dextrin adhesive to this collaboration. FORLIT, a manufacturer and supplier of paper honeycombs, was seeking ways to increase production speed, reduce material consumption, and minimize the environmental impact of its operations. This case study provides an in-depth examination of the testing and implementation of dextrin adhesive in FORLIT’s production processes.