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Saving you from a world without glue and machines gone bad.
Saving you from a world without glue and machines gone bad.

Hot Melt Adhesives, Equipment and Service From One Partner

We think about glue 24/7/365, so you don’t have to. Need adhesive solutions? We’ve got them. Adhesive equipment? Buy or rent from us. Glue-mergency? We’ll help get you back up and running in no time. Whatever your adhesive needs, Chicago Glue & Machine has your back days, nights, weekends, and holidays, too.

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One Partner for Your Whole Adhesive Line

Chicago Glue & Machine supplies hot melt and liquid adhesives, the equipment that applies them, replacement parts, repair, rentals and preventative maintenance. One accountable partner in Itasca, Illinois, available every day of the year.

Since 1984, Chicago Glue & Machine has kept packaging and manufacturing lines running. We stock adhesives ready to ship the same day (order by noon), sell and rent the machines that apply them, carry the parts that keep those machines running, and send technicians when something goes wrong. Days, nights, weekends and holidays, too.

Everything Your Adhesive Line Needs

Adhesives

Hot melt, liquid (cold glue), reactive, adhesive spots and sticks, in stock and ready to ship.

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Equipment

Hot melt units, applicators and label pasters to buy or rent.

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Parts

Nozzles, hoses, filters, modules and more, including replacement parts for Nordson equipment.

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Service

Repair, preventative maintenance, adhesive and equipment audits, and rentals.

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Having a Glue-mergency?

Ran low on glue mid-run? A unit down before third shift? Stringing, staining or pop-opens on the line? If it’s in stock and ordered before noon, we’ll ship your glue the same day at no charge (some exclusions apply), bring the replacement part, troubleshoot the problem, or set you up with a rental while your machine is repaired.

Call (800) 419-GLUE

Any time: nights, weekends and holidays

Why Plants Choose CGM

One call

One partner, one call

Machine, glue, parts and service from one team that knows how they work together.

24/7/365

Always available

Every day of the year, including nights, weekends and holidays.

We make it

We make it too

CGM manufactures hot melt sticks and adhesive spots and produces specialty liquid adhesives, so our advice comes from making adhesives, not just reselling them.

Since 1984

A family business

Second-generation owners who stay reachable to every customer.

Find the Right Adhesive for Your Application

Not sure which adhesive fits your material, line speed or temperature requirements? Our team matches the glue and the equipment to your application. Start with our adhesive selection guide, or call and talk to someone who thinks about glue all day.

Adhesive Selection Guide

The Show Must Go on: CGM Equipment Rentals

Things happen fast on the production floor, but the show must go on. CGM equipment rental is always waiting in the wings.

The Down and Dirty on Filters

How long has it been since you changed the filter in your adhesive equipment?

Changing Temperature on Nordson ProBlue

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   jorge guzman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service, in general customer service, very reliable and the technicians are very helpful and patience, I will recommend this company 100%
  
 
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   Sean Welsh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe and his team are experts at their craft. A+ customer service with excellent response time to questions and information. Will definiely continue to give them our business.
  
 
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   Doug Venturini 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm am fairly new in dealing with Chicago Glue, but so far I am really impressed. The Customer Service (Melissa) response time has been very quick and our application engineer (Lester) has very helpful. Thank you
  
 
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   Jessica Bouwma 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chicago Glue has truly impressed me once again with their exceptional service! From the moment I contacted them, their staff was quick to respond and incredibly friendly. What really stood out was their commitment to timely delivery. I received my order the same day, precisely within the ETA they provided. I highly recommend Chicago Glue for their efficiency and customer-focused approach.
  
 
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   Carlos Tibbs 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Been working with this great company for the past 7 months. The company has repaired and installed 2 of our glue machines. Both machines are working precise and efficiently. I am now having substantial PM's completed in my building. The company has great communication and can be reached at any time. It is great working with Imad and Heather. Thank you for your excellent service.
  
 
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   Carlos Garcia 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've been using Chicago Glue for many years. They stand behind their product and are quick to address any questions. Recently we were looking at a different glue and they were quick to be on-site and help troubleshoot. Product is always in stock and  Heather, Paula and team provide quality service.
  
 
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   Tom Dierkes 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been working with Chicago Glue for years and have always found their service to be top notch.  Recently we needed assistance with some preventative maintenance and training for our maintenance staff on our equipment. Imad, their technician, showed up promptly on the scheduled day and did a fantastic job. He was very thorough with the PM's and with training our techs. Not only did he take the time to show how it should be done but also why. Our techs were very complimentary of his knowledge, patience and demeanor. This was a great experience overall. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Christopher Ciesiel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have utilized the services of Chicago glue and machine over the last 4 years and had had nothing but success with their help.
Thanks guys!
  
 
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   Josh W 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They have a great staff here, customer service oriented. Eduardo and sal are both on top of their game. If you need any industrial type of glue, whether it's for metal, cardboard or anything corrugated this is the place to buy from!
  
 
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   Victor King 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic service! Always in stock! Always on time! This is a business where customer service is something that you feel in every minute of doing business with Chicago Glue.
Special thanks to Vanessa H. for always going an extra mile to get our order delivered.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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