- Business
- Applied DB Public Company Limited (ADB.BK Applied DB Public Company Limited) manufactures and distributes plastic compounds and related specialty chemicals; its core offerings include soft polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounds for electrical wire and cable applications, rigid PVC compounds, medical and pharmaceutical grade PVC compounds, polypropylene split yarns, biodegradable raw materials, and semi-finished products, serving industries such as home appliances, automobiles, construction, electronics and electricity, footwear, and pharmaceuticals. The company also operates through its affiliate ADB Sealant Co., Ltd. (ADBS), which produces industrial adhesives for footwear, furniture, and leather sectors; silicone sealants in cartridge and large packaging formats for real estate, construction, decorative, automotive, and electronics industries; and DIY adhesive and sealant products in small packages for household use. Founded in 2005 as a joint venture between D.B. Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (established 1983) and Applied Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (established 1985), Applied DB Public Company Limited is headquartered in Mueang Samut Prakan, Thailand, with approximately 450 employees and operations extending to Thailand, India, ASEAN countries, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, South America, Americas, and Australia via direct distribution, distributors, and OEM/ODM services for international brands. In 2023, the company restructured by transferring its adhesive and sealant businesses to the newly formed subsidiary ADB Sealant Co., Ltd.; in 2024, AICA Asia Pacific Holding Pte. Ltd. (AAPH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese firm AICA Kogyo Co., Ltd., acquired a 51% stake in ADBS through a capital increase to 645.09 million baht, forming a joint venture that positions ADB with a 49% associate interest to expand sealant, grout, and industrial adhesive markets across Asia, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia, by leveraging complementary product portfolios, brands, sales networks, and production scale. Applied DB Public Company Limited maintains ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 13485:2016 certifications, supports ongoing research and development for environmentally friendly products, and listed on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) in 2017, with Showa Global (Thailand) Co., Ltd. as a key shareholder since 2012.