When summer temperatures rise and humidity soars, your glue’s performance may start to change, sometimes subtly, sometimes significantly. At LD Davis, we often receive seasonal calls from manufacturers reporting slower set times, stringy glue, or inconsistent bonds. The culprit? Environmental factors like heat and humidity.

Halloween is approaching, so that means it’s time to delve into the spookier side of bookbinding. Okay, granted, the world of adhesive may not exactly be the stuff of horror novels, but there are a few glue-related issues that can haunt bookbinders if left unchecked.

If you make rigid boxes, chances are you have dealt with turn-ins that have popped open. Annoying. We know! 

LD Davis is one piece of the puzzle in jigsaw puzzle manufacturing; you guessed it, that piece is our adhesive.