Pritt Original glue stick

Pritt is a world-renowned brand in the stationery and adhesive sector, famous for inventing the world's first glue stick in 1969. The brand's origin is tied to the German consumer goods giant Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf. The idea for the glue stick was inspired by the twist-up mechanism of a lipstick, leading to a mess-free application method that transformed school and office supplies globally.

While the brand originated in Germany, Pritt products are manufactured in several locations worldwide to meet global demand, with a significant portion of production still anchored in Germany. The brand has focused heavily on sustainability in recent years, reformulating its glue to be based on natural ingredients like potato starch and ensuring the packaging is recyclable.

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA remains the ultimate owner of the brand. As a multinational corporation with a presence in over 120 countries, Henkel manages Pritt as one of its core brands within the Adhesive Technologies business unit, ensuring it remains a dominant household name for bonding solutions.