Mass Timber 2026 Product Guide

Our team is heading to Portland, Oregon at the end of March to attend the 2026 International Mass Timber Conference alongside industry partners. Learn more about the show, the products Franklin A&P will be showcasing, and how to stay connected with the team.

What is the Mass Timber Conference?

The International Mass Timber Conference (IMTC) is the world’s largest gathering of mass timber professionals. Held annually, this year's dates run through March 30–April 2, 2026, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, USA. Our team of adhesive experts will be onsite at booth #227 to answer questions, provide technical recommendations, and explore how our solutions can support your next mass timber project. Stop by and connect with the team!

Formaldehyde-Free Adhesives For Engineered Wood Materials

At Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, we understand that mass timber construction demands adhesives that deliver both strength and reliability. Our structural EPI (emulsion polymer isocyanate) adhesive systems are engineered to meet the rigorous requirements of modern engineered wood applications.

Our EPI adhesive systems are trusted for a wide range of structural applications, including:

• Laminated beams (glulam)
• Cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels
• Vertical finger-jointed studs
• Structural edge and face gluing
• Load-bearing framing components

These adhesives support both indoor and outdoor applications where structural performance and compliance are critical.

Advantage EP-950A

Structural Performance Wood Adhesive

Advantage EP-950A is an acrylic-based emulsion polymer isocyanate (EPI) adhesive offering exceptional water, heat, and creep resistance. Mixed with Hardener 200, this two-component system is formulated for load-bearing structural applications and delivers durable, no-added-formaldehyde performance with shorter press times for production efficiency.

Click here to view the Advantage EP-950A PDS.

Features:

• Two-component EPI system
• No-added formaldehyde
• Excellent heat and water resistance
• Durable, load-bearing strength
• Superior creep resistance

Standards & Compliance

^{Advantage EP-950A meets or exceeds* the performance standards below:}

• ASTM D-2559-12a
• ASTM D-7247-07ae1
• ANSI 405-2013
• CSA 0112.9-10
• CSA 0112.10-08
• CCMC Evaluation Listing 14035-L
• ANSI 405-2014
• ASTM E119-16
• NAF under CARB & TSCA Title VI
• LEED v4 Building Materials

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‍Connect with our team or visit the product page to learn more about Advantage EP-950A.

Advantage EPI-EL-70

Structural Performance Wood Adhesive

Advantage EPI-EL-70 is an SBR emulsion polymer isocyanate system (EPI) with no-added formaldehyde and exceptional strength and heat resistance for structural applications when combined with Hardener CL-1. This two-part water-based adhesive system offers unmatched durability with high chemical and creep resistance.

Features:

• Excellent chemical and heat resistance
• Load-bearing capabilities
• No-added formaldehyde
• High creep resistance
• Reliable two-component EPI system

‍Standards & Compliance

^{Formerly known as Wonderbond EL-70, this product meets or exceeds* the performance standards below:}

• ASTM D-2559-04
• CSA 0112.9 (Draft 02/11/2003)
• ASTM D-3434
• ASTM D-7247-07a
• ASTM 1151-00 (2006)
• ASTM D1183-03
• NAF under CARB & TSCA Title VI
• LEED v4 Building Materials

^{This product is actively getting recertified in North America for above certifications under its new name Advantage EPI-EL-70. Learn more about Franklin International's acquisition of Hexion Inc's PVA and EPI Business by clicking here.}

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‍Connect with our team to learn more about Advantage EPI-EL-70.

Meeting Industry Requirements Without Sacrificing Durability

Franklin A&P’s structural EPI adhesive systems are engineered to meet stringent regulatory and industry standards, like no-added formaldehyde and low VOCs, without sacrificing performance.

These two-component systems deliver durable, load-bearing bonds with exceptional strength, heat resistance, water resistance, and long-term dimensional stability. Ideal for structural application processes including laminating, finger-jointing, and edge or face gluing, these solutions provide the reliability needed for structural wood applications while ensuring compliance with certification and manufacturing requirements.

We're Here to Help!

Our team of adhesive experts are at the ready to answer your questions. Contact our technical service team or submit a request for more information. To be connected to our regulatory team, reach out to customer service at 1.800.487.4583, or via email at IASCS@franklininternational.com.

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Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, a division of Franklin International, delivers innovative wood adhesives, specialty polymers, and pressure-sensitive adhesive solutions trusted worldwide since 1935.

About Franklin International: Established in 1935, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the U.S. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company maintains multiple manufacturing and distribution locations in the U.S. and a plant in Guangzhou, China. The company maintains two divisions: Franklin Adhesives & Polymers provides pressure-sensitive adhesives for labels, tapes and graphics applications, and adhesives for wood assembly markets, and the Construction Division manufactures Titebond-brand wood glues, construction adhesives, sealants and flooring products.

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*Disclaimer: Proper adhesive storage, use, and manufacturing processes are required to reach stated industry standards and certifications. Users are strongly encouraged to conduct thorough testing under actual use conditions to ensure the total construction meets these requirements. Connect with our technical service team for questions regarding proper adhesive use.