Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, USA. Founded in 1935, it pioneered the first self-adhesive label and has grown to employ approximately 35,000 people across more than 50 countries.
The company specializes in pressure-sensitive materials, including labels, tapes, and adhesives, as well as RFID inlays, tags, and functional materials for branding and packaging. Its products serve diverse industries such as retail, apparel, logistics, e-commerce, food, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and healthcare.
Operating through segments like Materials Group (pressure-sensitive labels, graphics, reflective solutions, performance polymers) and Solutions Group (RFID and identification solutions), Avery Dennison focuses on innovation in sustainability, circularity, and digital-physical connectivity. In the chemical industry context, it develops advanced adhesives and collaborates on renewable materials, such as lower-carbon acrylates for adhesives and sealants.