Henkel Adhesives purchased National Starch & Chemical in August 2007. Products are now under the Henkel Brand.

National Starch has been offering effective hot melt adhesives during the last 30 years. National's investment in research and development consistently brings innovative bonding technologies to market to help our customers, typically market leaders in their own right, gain a competitive advantage in their markets. In addition, National has a presence in more than 30 countries world-wide and is part of the ICI group of specialty chemical companies.

The company also maintains a professional group of technical service specialists who have the knowledge and equipment to solve the most difficult processing problems. A fully-equipped central analytical group serves as a back-up for these field applications people. Using a broad range of equipment such as scanning electron microscopes, chromatographs, nuclear resonance and other advanced technologies, top-notch scientists take a close look at the molecular and atomic level to find answers for daunting questions. Customers are invited to take advantage of our equipment and expertise.