UP-TO-DATE NEWS ON THE SUPPLY CHAIN
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
As we navigate the post-COVID era, the supply chain landscape has evolved profoundly, bringing both challenges and opportunities to our industry. We’re no longer in crisis mode, but ongoing supply chain complexities continue, and price fluctuations and material scarcity remain factors that require our proactive management.
To that end, we’ve developed practices and initiatives aimed at strengthening our supply chain and enhancing customer service. Here’s how we continue to invest in this journey forward:
- Expedite Team: We’ve added specialized purchasing resources dedicated to sourcing, buying, and expediting your products. Our team meets with suppliers multiple times daily, staying responsive to market changes.
- Significant Inventory Investment: We have increased our investment in strategic inventory with key suppliers, strengthening our ability to meet demand and ensuring you get what you need, when you need it.
- Enhanced Customer Service and Relationships: Earlier this year, we restructured our organization to provide a more personalized approach. Each customer now has their own dedicated technical sales and service team, ready to assist with quotes, orders, technical consultation and customer care.
- Supply Chain Knowledge Center: To keep you informed on the latest supply chain developments, we update our knowledge portal below with real-time updates from our suppliers, making it easier to stay current.
On behalf of GracoRoberts, thank you for your continued trust as we navigate this evolving landscape together. We are fully dedicated to delivering the exceptional experience you deserve.
Sincerely,
Jason Caldwell
President and CEO
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MANUFACTURER NOTICES
3M
3M Scotch Flatback Masking Tape 250 Tan Product Update - 12/3/25
3M Vinyl Tape 411, 412, 447 Discontinuation -10/27/2025
3M Roloc Discs - Color Change - 9/5/25
3M Impact Stripping Tape 500 and 528 - Product Design Change - 8/1/25
3M Corrosion Prevention Rebate - 9143FR Sealing Tape - 7/24/25
3M Product Discontinuation of PFAS Enabled Structural Adhesives and Primer Products - 7/7/25
3M™ Nextel™ Fabrics Visual Inspection Test Method Update - 5/15/25
3M PTFE Film and Glass Cloth Tapes - Discontinuation Updates - 5/1/25
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesives - Stock Number Change - 3/26/25
3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Fibers and Textiles - Discontinued Products - 3/26/25
Electrically Conductive Tape & Film 9703 & 9713 - Product Delay Notification - 2/21/25
3M PTFE Tapes - Discontinuation Notice Reminder - 11/1/24
3M Product Liner Update - Engineering Industrial Tapes 10/1/24
3M PFAS Manufacturing Exit and Product Reformulation - 9/23/24
3M Scotch® Flatback Masking Tape 250 Tan -Raw Material Shortage - 9/3/24
3M Notice of Force Majeure - AF126FR - 8/1/24
3M Adhesive Transfer Tape Manufacturing Location Change 7/12/24
3M Raw Material Changes for Vinyl Tape 471 & 4712 Transparent 6/1/24
3M™ Double Coated Tape 9731 Secondary Liner Change - 5/17/24
BASF | CHEMETALL
BASF | Chemetall - Discontinuation Notice - 5/21/25
BOSTIK
Bostik LIQ. 1685MC/LIQ. 1096MR Base Polymer Raw Material Supplier Change - 1/26/2026
Bostik L1007M - Product Discontinuation - 4/4/25
DUPONT
HUNTSMAN
Huntsman EPIBOND® 200 B US Hazard Classification Change - 12/16/25
Huntsman ARALDITE® 2042 B US Hazard Classification Change - 12/16/25
Huntsman ARALDITE® 2040 B US Hazard Classification Change - 12/12/25
Huntsman EPIBOND® 104 A-1/B US - Deactivation Notice - 8/8/25
Huntsman Araldite 2012 and Araldite AW 2104 - Reformulation Update - 7/17/25
Huntsman Araldite 2015-1 and Araldite AV 5308 - Reformulation Update - 7/17/25
Huntsman Epocast® 938-A2- Raw Material Changes and Replacement Products - 4/2/25
Huntsman EPOCAST 1661 Product Deletion - 5/3/24
Huntsman EPOCAST 1619 Jar Kits Packaging Discontinuation - 05/09/24
Huntsman ARALDITE 2030 Packaging Improvement - 06/13/24
Huntsman ARALDITE CY 179-1 -Manufacturing Partner Update 11/14/24
Huntsman ARALDITE® AV 170 - Pretreatment Method Change - 11/18/24
Huntsman EPIBOND® 1539B-10 - Hazard Classification Change - 11/26/24
Huntsman ARALDITE® AV 5308 & 2015-1 - Reclassification - 12/10/24
Huntsman ARALDITE® AW 2104 & 2012 A - Reclassification - 12/10/24
MOMENTIVE
Momentive RTV566 - Production System Notification - 1/20/25
Momentive Tack Results - Certificate of Analysis Update - 10/2/24
PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION
SOCOMORE
Socomore Socoglaze Product Line Discontinuation Notice - 8/15/25
Socomore Aeroglaze & Chemglaze - Force Majeure - 2/13/25
Socomore Force Majeure Notification -PT-799 Series 8/1/24
VANTAGE
Vantage - B7B 8525 and 1995 - Temporary Supply Disruption - 4/25/25