AdTech
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is AdTech Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
Hampton, NH
Headquarters
Hampton, NH
Founded
1981
Products Verified
5 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
20+ years of USA manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
AdTech manufactures hot glue guns and adhesive products in Toledo, Ohio. Family-owned company with decades of domestic manufacturing. Products explicitly labeled Made in USA. AdTech glue guns are a staple in American schools, homes, and craft studios. Comprehensive product line including seasonal and specialty adhesives.
Last verified: April 2026
Manufacturing Profile
AdTech manufactures at a specific factory location in Hampton, NH. Founded in 1981 (45 years of documented domestic manufacturing). Our 5 verified AdTech listings sit in arts & crafts.
Verification tier
94% average
High — strong brand-level and product-level evidence
Factory evidence
Specific city
Hampton, NH
Catalog breadth
5 products
1 category
How we verified AdTech
Most recent check: Oct 9, 2026
From the brand's website
We re-read adtech.com on Oct 4, 2026 and did not find an explicit statement about where its products are made. This page relies on the other evidence below.Independent source
“Family owned and operated since 1981; 3 Merrill Industrial Drive, Hampton, NH 03842.”
adhesivetech.com · checked Sep 20, 2026
Amazon listings
We read the live Amazon listing for 5 of the 5 AdTech products on this page (most recently Oct 9, 2026). 4 of them state US origin on the listing itself:
- “Made in USA” on AdTech Crystal Clear Full-Size Glue Sticks 85-Count
- “Made in the USA” on AdTech Crystal Clear Full-Size Glue Sticks 200-Count
- “Made in the USA” on AdTech Crystal Clear Full-Size Glue Sticks 550-Count
Company history
“Family owned and operated since 1981; 3 Merrill Industrial Drive, Hampton, NH 03842.”
adhesivetech.com · checked Sep 20, 2026
Ongoing monitoring
We scan news for factory closures, offshoring and ownership changes. Last scan Sep 20, 2026: no change found.
These checks are run by our software on a schedule: brand websites are re-read about every three weeks, Amazon listings weekly, and news is scanned monthly. Every flag is checked against its original source before anything on this page changes. How the American Score works.
AdTech has been manufacturing products in Hampton, NH since 1981. We carry 5 verified American-made AdTech products.
Heritage & History
AdTech was founded in Hampton, New Hampshire and has built its reputation over decades as the reliable, American-made alternative in the hot glue category. While many adhesive tool brands shifted production overseas, AdTech doubled down on Ohio manufacturing — maintaining quality control over the heating elements, temperature profiles, and nozzle specifications that determine whether a glue gun lasts one project or ten years. AdTech products are trusted by teachers, crafters, and contractors who value tools that work.
Made in Hampton, New Hampshire
AdTech glue guns and adhesive products are manufactured in Hampton, New Hampshire. New Hampshire's strong manufacturing tradition and skilled workforce give AdTech the production foundation to maintain quality across its full product line. Domestic manufacturing also allows rapid response to product improvements and safety feedback — a critical advantage in tools used heavily by children in classroom settings. Every AdTech product carries the Made in USA mark.
Quick Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AdTech made in the USA?
Yes. AdTech manufactures 5 verified products in Hampton, NH. AdTech manufactures hot glue guns, glue sticks, and adhesive products in Hampton, New Hampshire. A family-owned American company with decades of domestic production, AdTech glue guns and adhesives are found in American schools, craft rooms, and workshops nationwide. From heavy-duty construction to fine craft detail work, AdTech makes the full spectrum of adhesive tools — all engineered and manufactured in New Hampshire.
Where is AdTech manufactured?
AdTech is headquartered in Hampton, NH. Manufacturing takes place in Hampton, NH.
What AdTech products can I buy?
We carry 5 verified AdTech products across Arts & Crafts. Every listing links directly to a trusted online store with verified American manufacturing.
When was AdTech founded?
AdTech was founded in 1981. AdTech manufactures hot glue guns, glue sticks, and adhesive products in Hampton, New Hampshire. A family-owned American company with decades of domestic production, AdTech glue guns and adhesives are found in American schools, craft rooms, and workshops nationwide. From heavy-duty construction to fine craft detail work, AdTech makes the full spectrum of adhesive tools — all engineered and manufactured in New Hampshire.
Where can I buy AdTech products?
Every AdTech product listed here links to a trusted online store — a major retailer or the brand's own shop — where you can purchase directly.
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