Araldite vs WEST SYSTEM:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, WEST SYSTEM had more branded searches than Araldite among epoxy brands in New Zealand. WEST SYSTEM had about 190 branded searches, while Araldite had 10. WEST SYSTEM made up 6.3% of all epoxy brand searches we track, and Araldite accounted for 0.33%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about epoxy brands, Araldite appeared in three of the five answers and WEST SYSTEM in two. Araldite was mentioned before WEST SYSTEM in two out of three answers.

Among epoxy brands in New Zealand in September 2026

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Top epoxy brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Araldite was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. WEST SYSTEM was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Araldite was listed before WEST SYSTEM in two out of three answers.

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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Araldite	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Norski	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
WEST SYSTEM	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Loctite	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	1 of 5
Gorilla Glue	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Araldite3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Norski2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
WEST SYSTEM2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Loctite1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gorilla Glue0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which epoxy brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
1. 1Araldite
2. 2Norski
3. 3WEST SYSTEM
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best epoxy brands in New Zealand?”
1. 1WEST SYSTEM
2. 2Norski
3. 3Araldite
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best epoxy brand in New Zealand for a strong bond?”
1. 1Araldite
2. 2Loctite
Searched Google, AI Overview
“epoxy resin nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“two part epoxy”

Not named in any answer:

Gorilla Glue

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Araldite or WEST SYSTEM more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Araldite and WEST SYSTEM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five epoxy brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Araldite and WEST SYSTEM among epoxy brands in New Zealand, by month

Month	Gorilla Glue	Loctite	Norski	WEST SYSTEM	Araldite
Oct 2025	37.5%	48.7%	9%	4.9%	0%
Nov 2025	41.5%	41.5%	10%	6.6%	0.41%
Dec 2025	37.8%	42.9%	11.2%	8.2%	0%
Jan 2026	37.4%	42.6%	11.9%	7.7%	0.43%
Feb 2026	38.6%	43.9%	9.2%	8.3%	0%
Mar 2026	41.7%	41.7%	8.8%	7.9%	0%
Apr 2026	38.4%	43.7%	9.2%	8.3%	0.44%
May 2026	37.9%	43.1%	9.1%	9.5%	0.43%
Jun 2026	38.4%	43.7%	9.2%	8.3%	0.44%
Jul 2026	42%	42%	9.2%	6.7%	0%
Aug 2026	36%	46.8%	8.6%	8.6%	0%
Sep 2026	43%	43%	7.3%	6.3%	0.33%

How has the Araldite and WEST SYSTEM comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

WEST SYSTEM was ahead of Araldite in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Araldite’s share of searches among epoxy brands in New Zealand moved from 0% to 0.33%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 0 to 10.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WEST SYSTEM’s share of searches among epoxy brands in New Zealand moved from 4.9% to 6.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 130 to 190.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand epoxy brands in September 2026?

1 change

In September 2026, WEST SYSTEM lost share of searches among epoxy brands in New Zealand, from 8.6% to 6.3%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Araldite’s and WEST SYSTEM’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.