What Permabond does

Permabond is a UK-origin, family-owned specialty manufacturer of industrial engineering adhesives with operations across the UK, USA, Germany, Italy (R&D), China, and Mexico, and a worldwide distributor-based go-to-market model. Founded in the 1960s as part of Borden Chemicals' anaerobic sealant work and consolidated under the Permabond name in 1978, the company has been owned by the Grossi family since 2003. The business develops, manufactures, and sells eight core adhesive chemistries - cyanoacrylates, anaerobics, single- and two-part epoxies, modified epoxy/MS polymers, polyurethanes, structural acrylics, and UV light curables - serving industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and defense, medical devices, electric motors, electronics, food processing, and marine customers. The portfolio is differentiated by a broad regulatory certification stack (ISO 9001, ISO 10993, USP Class VI, WRAS, DVGW, KTW, BAM oxygen, NSF/ANSI 61, FDA food-grade, MilSpec, Boeing BMS5-36D, UL94 V-0) and specialty formulations including PFAS-free anaerobics, surface-insensitive curing cyanoacrylates, and structural acrylics for difficult substrates like nylon.

The company monetizes through one-time product sales of finished adhesive SKUs and custom formulation services routed exclusively through authorized distributors, with regional offices providing technical advisory support for adhesive selection, line trials, and production implementation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with a B2B specialty chemicals model. R&D and quality control are concentrated at the Blue Center Innovation Technologies hub in Misinto, Italy, opened in 2018, while manufacturing is distributed across the UK (anaerobic capacity expanded January 2026 for aerospace/defense), the US (expanded January 2026), China, and other locations. Recent product launches in 2026 (MH052 for AI data center cooling, TA4551 for nylon bonding, 751 flexible cyanoacrylate, LH055 PFAS-free thread sealant, ET5422-24 aerospace line, ET5428-29 composite epoxies) evidence an active innovation cadence, and the company has invested in 850,000 kWh of photovoltaic solar capacity to reduce production carbon intensity.

Name

Permabond

Legal name

Permabond

Website

https://permabond.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Permabond is a UK-headquartered, family-owned specialty manufacturer of industrial engineering adhesives (cyanoacrylates, anaerobics, epoxies, structural acrylics, UV curables) sold globally through distributors into automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, and industrial manufacturing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives & Sealants

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial adhesives
• Engineering sealants
• Cyanoacrylate adhesives
• Anaerobic sealants
• Structural bonding

Headquarters

HQ city

Winchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial adhesive products: Permabond manufactures and sells industrial adhesive products including cyanoacrylates, anaerobic adhesives, epoxies, structural acrylics, polyurethanes, UV curable adhesives, and MS polymer adhesives. Products are sold through distributors worldwide to industrial customers. The company also offers custom formulation development services for customers with appropriate volume requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Permabond develops, manufactures, and supplies engineering and industrial adhesives including cyanoacrylates, anaerobic adhesives, epoxies (single and two-part), modified epoxy and MS polymer adhesives, polyurethane adhesives, structural acrylic adhesives, and UV light curable adhesives. The company also offers custom formulation services and bespoke adhesive development through its Blue Center Innovation Technologies R&D center in Italy. Products are sold exclusively through a worldwide distributor network to industrial customers across aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and food processing sectors.

Product overview

Permabond is a manufacturer, formulator, and innovator of industrial adhesives offering a comprehensive portfolio of adhesive technologies including Cyanoacrylate Adhesives, Anaerobic Adhesives & Sealants, Two-Part Epoxy Adhesives, Single Part Epoxies, Modified Epoxy and MS Polymer Adhesives, Polyurethane Adhesives, Structural Acrylic Adhesives, and UV Light Adhesives. The company also provides Custom Formulations through their Blue Center Innovation Technologies R&D facility. Recent product launches include Permabond TA4551 (structural acrylic for nylon bonding), Permabond 751 (flexible cyanoacrylate), Permabond LH055 (PFAS-free thread sealant), and Permabond MH052 (data center coolant sealant). Their products serve diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, electric motors, defense, medical devices, and food processing with specialized certifications including ISO 9001, FDA food-grade, and medical device biocompatibility standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Center Innovation Technologies: Research and innovation hub located in Misinto, Italy, for development of new products and bespoke innovative application solutions to customers.

Products and services

• Cyanoacrylate Adhesives Instant adhesives providing rapid bonding for a wide range of substrates including plastics, metals, rubber, and elastomers. Includes standard, toughened, and flexible formulations such as Permabond 751 flexible cyanoacrylate with 150% elongation and surface-insensitive curing.
• Anaerobic Adhesives & Sealants Threadlockers, thread sealants, pipe sealants, flange sealants, and retaining compounds that cure in the absence of air when confined between metal surfaces. Includes PFAS-free options such as Permabond LH055 and data center coolant sealant MH052.
• Two-Part Epoxy Adhesives High-strength two-component epoxy systems offering excellent chemical and temperature resistance. Available in various cure speeds and viscosity options including gap-filling formulations and food-safe grades (ET5145, ET5147) meeting FDA CFR 175.105 and EU Regulation 1935/2004.
• Single Part Epoxies One-component epoxy adhesives requiring heat to cure. Ideal for high-volume production with consistent cure times and excellent bond strength on metals, plastics, and composites.
• Modified Epoxy and MS Polymer Adhesives Flexible adhesive technologies combining epoxy durability with rubber-like flexibility. MS polymer adhesives offer excellent weatherability and adhesion to various substrates without primer.
• Polyurethane Adhesives High-performance flexible adhesives offering excellent impact and vibration resistance. Suitable for bonding dissimilar materials with different coefficients of thermal expansion.
• Structural Acrylic Adhesives High-strength two-part acrylic adhesives providing excellent bond strength on metals, plastics, and composites. Toughened formulations offer superior impact and vibration resistance, including grades capable of bonding nylon 6 and 6.6 without pre-treatment.
• UV Light Adhesives Single-component adhesives that cure rapidly on exposure to UV light. Ideal for transparent substrates, display assembly, and applications requiring fast production speeds.
• Custom Formulations Service Bespoke adhesive development services for customers with specific bonding requirements, delivered through the Blue Center Innovation Technologies R&D center. Custom formulations are available for customers with appropriate volume requirements.
• Permabond 751 Flexible Cyanoacrylate Advanced flexible cyanoacrylate adhesive with surface-insensitive curing that works on low-moisture or acidic surfaces including wood, leather, and polypropylene. Biocompatible per ISO 10993-5 for medical device applications.
• Permabond MH052 Anaerobic Sealant High-performance anaerobic sealant designed for sealing liquid coolant pipe connections in AI data centers. Creates fast low-pressure seal with chemical resistance to glycols and corrosion inhibitors.
• Permabond LH055 PFAS-free Thread Sealant PFAS-free thread sealant with low breakaway torque for easy maintenance and disassembly. Suitable for sealing tapered and parallel threads on steel and brass.
• Permabond ET5422/ET5423/ET5424 Aerospace Adhesives Aerospace-grade adhesive product line including ET5422, ET5423, and ET5424 formulations offering outstanding strength and performance for aircraft and aerospace manufacturing applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Elongation at break of 150% with shear strength higher than 10 N/mm2 (1500 psi) on metals for Permabond 751 flexible cyanoacrylate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• APPLIED AdhesivesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPPLIED Adhesives acquired Interlock Adhesives in January 2026, marking strategic entry into the UK adhesives market. This represents industry consolidation within the adhesives distribution space.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bostik (Arkema): Bostik, the adhesives arm of Arkema, is a global specialty adhesives and sealants supplier with a broad industrial portfolio including anaerobic, hot-melt, and structural adhesives. It competes with Permabond in industrial assembly and offers comparable certifications for regulated end markets.
• Henkel (Loctite): Henkel's Loctite brand is the dominant global player in industrial adhesives and sealants, including the anaerobic adhesive category that Permabond helped pioneer. It competes head-to-head with Permabond across cyanoacrylates, threadlockers, thread sealants, and structural adhesives, but operates at vastly larger scale with a direct global sales force.
• Sika AG: Sika is a Swiss specialty chemicals company with a leading position in industrial sealants, structural bonding, and automotive adhesives. It directly competes with Permabond in vehicle assembly, construction, and industrial bonding applications and operates globally with a direct sales force.
• 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes): 3M's Industrial Adhesives & Tapes division manufactures a broad range of structural adhesives, instant adhesives (cyanoacrylates), epoxies, and sealants. It is a major competitor to Permabond in automotive, electronics, and aerospace applications with significantly larger R&D and global distribution resources.
• H.B. Fuller: H.B. Fuller is a major US-listed specialty adhesives manufacturer serving industrial, packaging, hygiene, and construction markets. It directly overlaps with Permabond in industrial bonding and sealing applications and competes in similar end markets like automotive, electronics, and packaging.

Direct peers

• Parson Adhesives: Parson Adhesives is an Indian specialty manufacturer of industrial sealants, cyanoacrylates, epoxies, and anaerobics. It competes with Permabond in the mid-market specialty adhesives space and is a relevant comparable for company scale, product breadth, and emerging-market distribution approach.
• Master Bond: Master Bond is a US-based specialty formulator of epoxies, silicones, UV curables, and cyanoacrylates, with a strong custom formulation focus similar to Permabond's Blue Center Innovation Technologies approach. It serves overlapping aerospace, medical, electronics, and OEM customers.
• Hernon Manufacturing: Hernon Manufacturing is a US specialty adhesives and sealants manufacturer focused on anaerobics, cyanoacrylates, epoxies, and UV curables for industrial, aerospace, and defense applications. It is a closely comparable small-to-mid-sized specialty adhesives competitor with similar certification-driven go-to-market.
• ITW Devcon: ITW Devcon, part of Illinois Tool Works, manufactures industrial adhesives, sealants, and coatings with a strong focus on anaerobics, epoxies, and structural acrylics. It is a closely comparable specialty adhesives manufacturer serving the same industrial MRO and assembly customers as Permabond.
• ThreeBond: ThreeBond is a Japanese specialty manufacturer of industrial sealants and adhesives, with particular strength in anaerobic sealants, threadlockers, and cyanoacrylates. It is one of the most direct product-overlap competitors to Permabond, particularly in automotive and electronics applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PermabondEA
• Facebookfacebook.com/permabondEA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/permabond-engineering-adhesives

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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