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H.B. Fuller CEO Celeste Mastin notes Middle East instability is driving up supply chain costs and complexity
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 09:09 PM
H.B. Fuller, a major supplier of adhesives used in semiconductor packaging and electronics assembly, warned that Middle East geopolitical instability is increasing costs and causing logistical disruptions across global supply chains.
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On March 25, 2026, H.B. Fuller CEO Celeste Mastin warned investors that geopolitical instability in the Middle East is adding significant complexity, disruption, and cost to global supply chains. Speaking during the company's first quarter 2026 earnings announcement, Mastin stated the firm is acting "swiftly and decisively" to maintain supply continuity. In response to these rising logistical pressures, the company has launched a strategic pricing initiative to manage the additional costs and protect its margins.
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