Smith & Fong Develops Soy Adhesive

San Francisco, CA, Nov. 13, 2009--Smith & Fong Co. said it has developed a soy-based adhesive system for its line of Plyboo bamboo plywood and flooring.

Trademarked SoyBond, the new adhesive system is the result of more than two years of research at Smith & Fong’s manufacturing facility, the company said.

Smith & Fong expects all Plyboo plywood and flooring production to be converted to SoyBond by the first quarter of 2010.

The company said that the United Soybean Board states that soy-hydrolyzate and soy-flour adhesives do not require hazardous waste disposal.

“This presents a tremendous advantage for countries that struggle with waste disposal issues,” said CEO Dan Smith said.