Business Wire·Nov 11, 2026, 5:47 PM ET

H.B. Fuller Significantly Advances Project Quantum Leap with Announcement of Seven Site Closures

H.B. Fuller is on track to achieve approximately $25 million in run-rate cost savings by FY26, with $75 million in total annual savings expected by 2030.
The company reduced its global manufacturing footprint from 82 sites at the end of 2024 to 64 sites in Q3 FY26, with plans to further reduce it to 55 facilities by 2030.
Seven site closures in North America Europe have been announced, with activities transitioning to the new Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Charlotte, North Carolina, the integrated site in Monterrey, Mexico.
H.B. Fuller is reorienting its North American distribution network around six Regional Distribution Centers to reduce LTL shipping points by over 80% support 60% of total North America volume by 2030.
Operating costs on transferred volumes are expected to decline by up to 50% as production moves to modernized facilities.
Capital investment requirements are diminishing, with less than $25 million in spending anticipated for 2027 following approximately $100 million invested through 2026.
Modernized facilities operate with more than 60% lower energy intensity more than 40% lower greenhouse gas intensity compared to legacy sites.