Minnetonka, MN  – Applied Adhesives, a premier value-added distributor and manufacturer of adhesive products in North America, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Prairie Technology Group, Inc., a distributor of structural and engineered adhesives as well as industrial-grade sealants. Applied’s acquisition of Prairie will add to its already extensive portfolio of best-in-class adhesive technologies.

“Prairie Technology Group has a long-standing reputation as a strong value-added supplier of adhesives and sealants to the Product Assembly/Durable Goods market segments. We intend to build upon Prairie’s strengths and expand our value-proposition throughout the US and Mexico,” said Brian Webb, President of Applied Adhesives. “We look forward to continuing our shared tradition of providing innovative technology, exceptional customer service, and industry-leading solutions to our customers.”

Applied’s acquisition of Prairie Technology Group marks its fourth acquisition in the past twelve months following the acquisitions of Adhesive Brokers, United Adhesive Products, and Pacific Adhesives.