National Adhesive Inc

Selling our own Tapes, Adhesive & Sealants, by educating consumers on usage and choice, through technology, both in our brands and licensed DuPont products

  • Stage Product In Market
  • Industry Consumer Products
  • Location Fairfax, VA, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded February 2019
  • Employees 15
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website nationaladhesive.com

Company Summary

Walking down any adhesive and sealant aisle, can be confusing for both the customer and the associates, in this noisy and stagnant market.

National Adhesive is changing the way adhesive and sealants are sold through educating both the consumer and the sellers with innovative and simplified educational technology, while building on the 5 decade old Greats Stuff DuPont brand

Team

  • Founder CEO

    I have founded and successfully exited several businesses over the years. With a large range of experience from logistics to industrial supply, branding and marketing, I understand what customers need and how to service them.

  • David Baxley
    COO

    25 years’ experience in the MRO supply industry, having served most of that time as EVP of Central Wholesalers, an MRO supplier in the Mid Atlantic. He most recently was SVP of Purchasing and Merchandising of Lowe's Pro Supply, a national MRO division of Lowe's stores with revenues of over $500M. David is responsible for developing and leading the team to drive operational excellence in logistics, inventory management, and product stewardship.

  • Laura Bacon
    CFO

    Laura serves as National Adhesive’s CFO. She is responsible for leading the finance organization to support the business in obtaining its growth and profit goals. She has over three decades in senior financial leadership positions with both start-ups and large corporations. She has overall responsibility for financial reporting, analysis, financing, and policies and controls.

  • Michael Kontranowski
    SVP, Marketing and Business Development

    Leading the company’s marketing efforts, including the development of new product lines and product line extensions. Prior to joining National Adhesive, Michael held strategic executive positions with Dow Chemical Company as well as global C-level experience in small to mid-size companies in the building materials industry. Experience in marketing and sales strategies from >$1B division of a Fortune 500 company to $80M - $200M midsize companies

  • Milton Chez
    CIO

    Milton is a multinational technology executive with over 25 years of experience in a variety of industries as the CIO. Milton is responsible the driving the technology strategy of NAI including in its ERP systems, EDI, cyber security processes, and integration of customer. e-commerce, and supply chain technologies with NAI for a seamless customer experience.

  • Steve Walters
    VP Sales & E-Commerce

    Responsibility for driving sales through all channels including retail, industrial, and e=commerce. He has led multiple product launches, retailer launches, new market initiatives, rebranding, and acquisitions in other corporate positions. Launched the lighting brand Mr. Beams into retail across North America. The brand was later a part of the Ring/Amazon acquisition. Brought the YI Technology brand to the US, where they saw $60M in US sales

  • Heman Mohanlal
    VP – Brand Manager

    Heman is responsible for all branding and consumer marketing aspects of NAI’s product line. This includes product packaging design, video production, website management, and promotional materials. He has been a recognized industry leader in South Africa in the creative and advertising space, including award-winning campaigns in design and print excellence.

Advisors

  • Mike Irwin
    Unconfirmed
    Shane Nadauld
    Unconfirmed

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