When people think of protein adhesives, they typically think of hardcover books, rigid boxes, paper converting, or specialty packaging. At LD Davis, that's exactly where we've built our reputation—developing high-performance animal protein adhesives for demanding industrial applications.

With great gratitude and, admittedly, more than a little sadness, I share the news that Glenn Maile will retire from L.D. Davis at the end of 2026, following an extraordinary career spanning nearly five decades in the rigid box industry.

Protein adhesives or gelatin glue are known for their excellent performance in applications such as casemaking, bookbinding, paper converting, and rigid box manufacturing. When properly matched to the application, they offer excellent tack, fast set speeds, strong bonds, and clean machining.

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