Taylor Adhesives Names Liebert General Manager, Grogan to Retire

Mentor, OH, May 18, 2026-Avery Dennison Corporation has announced that Matthias “Matt” Liebert has been appointed general manager of Taylor Adhesives, a wholly owned Avery Dennison subsidiary. Taylor Adhesives is a provider of adhesives, coatings and specialty installation products to the flooring industry.

Liebert brings to Avery Dennison two decades of experience within the flooring industry. In his new role, he will be responsible for Taylor Adhesives’ strategic direction, financial performance and commercial strategy. 

Liebert served for 17 years as chairman, CEO and president of Uzin Utz North America, Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer of product systems designed for the preparation and installation of all types of floorcoverings. Most recently, as founder of the consultancy MNL Business & Management Partners GmbH, he advised U.S. subsidiaries on market entry and growth strategies.

As part of this move, Ralph Grogan has announced his plans to retire after the transition to Liebert this summer. Grogan has devoted his entire career to the flooring industry, starting with Lees carpet in 1990. After Lees, Grogan spent nine years as COO at Tandus/C&A, one year at Invista, five years at Bentley Mills as CEO, five years at Parterre as CEO and almost three years leading Taylor Adhesives.