Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive applicator apparatus having an adhesive applicator roller (16) rotatable in an adhesive tank (12) and a doctor blade assembly (18) associated with the applicator roller.So that the adhesive in the tank does not become aerated, the applicator roller (16) is located wholly above the level of adhesive in the tank (12), and a rotatable pick-up disc (20) is provided to feed adhesive to a receiving reservoir (24) formed in the doctor blade assembly (18).