Techsil
Techsil is a UK-based specialty value-add distributor of industrial adhesives, sealants, silicones, tapes, lubricants and O-Rings, holding authorised A1 status with Momentive and serving aerospace, defence, electronics, automotive and medical manufacturers across 40+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersBidford-on-avon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Techsil does
Techsil (TECHSiL Ltd), founded in 1989 and headquartered in Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, is a UK-based specialty value-add distributor of industrial adhesives, sealants, silicones, tapes, lubricants, O-Rings, mould-making materials, resins and dispensing equipment. The company holds authorised distribution agreements with leading manufacturers including Momentive Performance Materials (where it maintains A1 Distributor status and is the LARGEST EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTOR of Momentive RTVs), 3M, Henkel/Loctite, Hoenle, Power Adhesives, BJB Enterprises, Panacol and Trelleborg. Techsil serves manufacturers across aerospace, defence, electronics, automotive (including EV battery and automotive electronics), medical devices, and seventeen other named industrial verticals, leveraging JOSCAR registration, ISO 9001:2015 certification, MIL Spec/NSN approvals and full lot traceability as regulatory and qualification differentiators in regulated supply chains.
The business model is value-add distribution: customers can procure online with no minimum spend, place account-based orders handled by an internal sales office, or engage an external field sales team of specialist adhesive engineers for application advice, sample testing and bespoke solution design. Four in-house tape slitting machines, Momentive-authorised repacking facilities, kitting, hazardous shipping capability, bespoke labelling and call-off stock management are the principal technical value-adds on top of third-party product resale. Pricing is quote-based with small-order surcharges for account customers; revenue is generated through transactional product distribution and professional-service fees tied to customisation. The operating footprint includes the UK headquarters, an operations office in Keighley (West Yorkshire) acquired via Viking Industrial Products, and a European sales office in Germany (TECHSiL GmbH), with international reach to 40+ countries via FedEx and DHL.
Techsil has executed a sustained growth-by-acquisition strategy: Fospat Industrial (2011), M-Tec (2017), GlueLine/GlueOnline (2020), Silicone Solutions (2022), Eurobond Adhesives (2023) and Viking Industrial Products (December 2024). In 2021 the company itself was acquired by Diploma PLC, a FTSE-listed international group operating an 'Acquire, Build, Grow' mandate targeting strong, double-digit growth, within which Techsil retains operational autonomy and its existing leadership team.
Techsil firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Techsil
- Legal name
- TECHSiL Ltd
- Website
- https://techsil.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Techsil is a UK-based specialty value-add distributor of industrial adhesives, sealants, silicones, tapes, lubricants and O-Rings, holding authorised A1 status with Momentive and serving aerospace, defence, electronics, automotive and medical manufacturers across 40+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Techsil is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bidford-on-avon
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Techsil business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Distribution: Distribution of industrial adhesives, sealants, silicones, tapes, lubricants, O-Rings, mould making materials, surface cleaners, resins, catalysts, and dispensing equipment from leading manufacturers including Momentive, 3M, Henkel, Hoenle, Power Adhesives, and others.
- Value-Added Services: Custom solutions including bespoke packaging and labelling, repacking facilities, kitting, hazardous shipping, tape slitting, and stock management services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Online Orders - No Minimum Spend |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Account/Credit Customers |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Techsil product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Techsil is a value-add distributor of industrial adhesives, sealants, silicones, tapes, lubricants, O-rings, mould making materials, resins, catalysts, and dispensing equipment sourced from leading manufacturers including Momentive, 3M, Henkel, Hoenle, Power Adhesives, and others. The company complements its product portfolio with services such as custom tape slitting, authorised repacking, kitting, hazardous shipping, bespoke labelling, and stock management. It is the only approved Momentive distributor in the UK and Europe for RTVs and the largest European distributor of Momentive RTVs.
Product overview
TECHSiL is a distributor of industrial adhesives, sealants, tapes, silicones, lubricants, O-rings, mould making materials, resins, and dispensing equipment. The company operates as a value-add distributor offering both products and associated services. Their product portfolio is sourced from multiple manufacturers (Momentive, 3M, Henkel/Loctite, Hoenle, Power Adhesives, Panacol, BJB Enterprises, Trelleborg, and others) and is supplemented by acquired brands including Eurobond Adhesives, Viking Industrial Products, Silicone Solutions, GlueOnline, m-tec, and Fospat. The company differentiates through technical expertise, stock management, tape slitting, repacking, kitting, hazardous shipping, and labelling services. TECHSiL is a division of Diploma PLC and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, JOSCAR registration, and is the ONLY approved Momentive distributor in UK and Europe for RTVs and the LARGEST EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTOR of Momentive RTVs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Viking Tapes: A brand under TECHSiL focusing on tapes and adhesives distribution, acquired with Viking Industrial Products Limited in 2024.
- GlueOnline
- Eurobond Adhesives
Products and services
- Industrial Adhesives Distribution of industrial adhesives across anaerobic, cyanoacrylate, structural, silicone, epoxy, MS polymer, methacrylate, pressure sensitive, hot melt, and UV curing chemistries from leading manufacturers including Momentive, 3M, Henkel/Loctite, Permabond, Power Adhesives, and Panacol, for manufacturing customers across aerospace, defence, electronics, automotive, and medical sectors.
- Industrial Sealants Industrial sealants for use in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and defence applications, distributed as part of TECHSiL's broader portfolio.
- Industrial Tapes Comprehensive range of industrial tapes including masking, packaging, specialist printed, hazard warning, contact adhesives, 3M VHB tapes, and flooring tapes, sold to manufacturing and trade customers.
- Silicones (Momentive RTVs, LSRs, PSAs) RTV silicones, LSRs, PSAs, potting silicones, moulding silicones, and silicone-based adhesives distributed under TECHSiL's A1 distributor relationship with Momentive Performance Materials.
- Lubricants, Grease and Paints Industrial lubricants, grease, and paints for manufacturing, maintenance, and aerospace/defence applications.
- Resins and Compounds (Epoxy Encapsulants, PU Compounds, Potting Silicones) Epoxy encapsulants, polyurethane compounds, potting silicones, and additives for electronic potting and encapsulation applications in electronics and automotive electronics manufacturing.
- Dispensing Equipment and Hot Melt Glue Guns Nozzles, tips, accessories, hot melt glue guns (including TEC305), Wagner Reinhardt-Technik metering and mixing equipment, and dispensing systems for industrial adhesive application.
- UV Curing Equipment and Adhesives Industrial UV and LED curing systems (Bluepoint 4, LED Cube, UVACube, handheld devices, UV meters) and associated adhesives (Vitralit, Structalit, Elecolit, Cyanolit) distributed under the partnership with Hoenle.
- Mould Making and Casting Materials SFX/RP mould making products including liquid pigments, casting polyurethanes, moulding silicones, and release agents supplied to special effects, rapid prototyping, and mould making customers.
- Cleaners and Surface Preparation Products Industrial cleaners, solvents, and primers supplied for surface preparation prior to adhesive application in manufacturing processes.
- O-Rings and Seals O-rings and sealing products for industrial and aerospace applications, supplied with full certification and lot traceability.
- Tape Slitting and Conversion Services Custom tape slitting and die-cut conversion using 4 in-house slitting machines, allowing tapes (including 3M products) to be slit to any width or shape to suit specific application requirements.
- Repacking Services Authorised repacking of chemical materials into dispensing-friendly formats (syringe, cartridge, tub, or pail) to meet specific application or dispensing requirements.
- Stock Management and Kitting Services Holding customer stock and managing call-off orders, combined with kitting services that bundle multiple products into combined packs to meet customer assembly needs.
- Hazardous Shipping and Bespoke Labelling Specialist hazardous shipping capabilities for dangerous goods combined with custom labelling services to meet customer packaging and compliance needs.
- Technical Consultation and Onsite Sales Support Technical consultation covering application advice, product selection guidance, bespoke solution development, sample provision, testing support, and onsite visits from an external field sales team.
Quantifiable outcome
- Qualified for A1 distributor status for 4 consecutive years from 2018 to 2022 and again in 2025
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Techsil
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Techsil technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Techsil partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Momentive Performance MaterialscoreTECHSiL appointed as a key Momentive distributor in 1990. They are the ONLY approved Momentive distributor in the UK and Europe for RTVs and the LARGEST EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTOR of Momentive RTVs. TECHSiL holds A1 Distributor status and is an authorised re-packer for Momentive materials.
- 3Mcore3M and TECHSiL have enjoyed a successful working partnership since TECHSiL acquired Viking Industrial Products Ltd in 2024. Viking was appointed in 1989 as one of the main 3M distributors in the UK. TECHSiL continues to offer expert advice and unrivalled service.
- HoenlecoreTECHSiL partners with Hoenle to supply high performance UV curing systems and UV/LED technology across industries. Hoenle is one of the leading suppliers of industrial UV technologies worldwide.
- Diploma PLCcoreTECHSiL is a division of Diploma PLC, acquired in 2021. Diploma is an international group of businesses supplying specialist technical products and services with an 'Acquire, Build, Grow' strategy designed to deliver strong, double-digit growth.
- Power AdhesivescoreLong-standing distribution partnership for hot melt adhesive solutions. Relationship forged through Fospat acquisition in 2011 and continues to endure.
- Henkel (Loctite)majorDistribution partner for Henkel/Loctite industrial adhesive products.
- PermabondmajorStructural adhesives partner acquired through GlueLine acquisition. Products include toughened acrylics, anaerobics, cyanoacrylates, epoxies, and MS polymers.
- BJB EnterprisesmajorEuropean branch of BJB Materials is under TECHSiL. BJB provides casting polyurethanes and mould making materials.
- TrelleborgmajorDistribution partner for Trelleborg sealing solutions and products.
- PanacolmajorDistribution partner for Panacol industrial adhesives including UV adhesives, structural adhesives, and conductive adhesives.
- Viking Industrial ProductscoreAcquired by TECHSiL in December 2024. Founded in 1989, Viking is a UK-based distributor of tapes and adhesives, 3M's primary e-commerce partner for tapes, adhesives and abrasives. Serves aerospace, automotive, metal working, contracting and printing industries in over 40 countries.
- Eurobond AdhesivescoreAcquired in March 2023. Founded in 1984, Eurobond is a British adhesives, adhesive tapes, sealants, coatings, UV light systems and dispensing machinery supplier. Brought Wagner Reinhardt-Technik metering, mixing and dispensing machinery to the portfolio.
- Silicone SolutionscoreAcquired in September 2022. Lancashire based silicone supplier and fellow Momentive distributor. Specialises in LSR's and PSA's with extensive background in Automotive, Electronics, Aerospace and Aviation industry.
- GlueLine (GlueOnline)majorAcquired in February 2020. Essex based adhesive stockists and distributors. Brought structural adhesives from Permabond, Araldite and SCIGRIP to the portfolio.
- m-tec LimitedcoreAcquired in June 2017. Formed in 1983 by Smiths Industries, specialising in aerospace and defence market where certification and lot traceability are essential. Supplies aerospace adhesives, gaskets, o-rings, paints and lubricants.
- Fospat IndustrialmajorAcquired in January 2011. Hot melt glue distributor which forged the strong relationship with Power Adhesives that endures to this day.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Techsil competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Intertronics: UK-based specialist distributor of adhesives, potting compounds, and UV/LED curing equipment serving electronics, medical, and industrial manufacturers. Direct overlap with Techsil's product mix (encapsulants, UV curing, dispensing) and UK customer base.
- Ellsworth Adhesives: US-headquartered specialty distributor of industrial adhesives, sealants, coatings, and dispensing equipment from suppliers including Momentive, Henkel/Loctite, 3M, and Dymax. Closely comparable business model, supplier portfolio, and customer verticals (electronics, aerospace, medical, automotive).
- ADDEV Materials: European specialty distributor of industrial materials and converted components for aerospace, defence, and industrial markets. Closely comparable value-added distribution model with custom converting, kitting, and traceability services across multiple European geographies.
Broad incumbents
- HB Fuller: Global manufacturer of industrial adhesives, sealants, and specialty coatings with a direct enterprise sales force. Competes with Techsil's distribution function by selling direct to large industrial OEMs in overlapping verticals.
- Henkel: Global manufacturer of Loctite industrial adhesives and sealants. Acts both as a key Techsil supplier (Loctite distribution) and as a direct competitor to Techsil via its own direct enterprise sales channels into large OEMs.
- 3M: Global manufacturer of industrial tapes, adhesives, and abrasives. Both a major Techsil supplier (3M products distributed via Viking since 2024) and a direct competitor selling into the same enterprise accounts.
- Momentive Performance Materials: Global silicone and specialty materials manufacturer. Techsil's most strategic supplier (only approved UK/European RTV distributor, A1 status) and a competitor via Momentive's own direct sales into larger industrial accounts.
- RS Components (RS Online): UK-headquartered broad-line industrial and electronics distributor (RS Group). Overlaps with Techsil in electronics-facing adhesives, tapes, and dispensing supplies, but operates at much larger scale and breadth.
Emerging players
- Dymax: US-based specialist in UV/LED light-cure adhesives, coatings, and curing equipment for medical, electronics, and industrial assembly. Overlaps with Techsil's Hoenle UV curing portfolio but focuses on its own proprietary chemistry rather than distribution.
Others
- Permabond: UK-based manufacturer of structural adhesives (anaerobic, cyanoacrylate, epoxy, MS polymers) distributed by Techsil via the GlueLine/GlueOnline acquisition. Relevant as a key supplier-partner rather than a direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Techsil social profiles
Digital presenceTechsil compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Techsil financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Techsil leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Techsil subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Techsil funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Techsil M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Techsil
What does Techsil do?
Techsil is a value-add distributor of industrial adhesives, sealants, silicones, tapes, lubricants, O-rings, mould making materials, resins, catalysts, and dispensing equipment sourced from leading manufacturers including Momentive, 3M, Henkel, Hoenle, Power Adhesives, and others. The company complements its product portfolio with services such as custom tape slitting, authorised repacking, kitting, hazardous shipping, bespoke labelling, and stock management. It is the only approved Momentive distributor in the UK and Europe for RTVs and the largest European distributor of Momentive RTVs.
Is Techsil a public or private company?
Techsil is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Techsil founded?
Techsil was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Techsil based?
Techsil is headquartered in Bidford-on-avon, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Techsil make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Distribution is the primary driver. The others are value-Added Services.
Who are Techsil's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Intertronics, Ellsworth Adhesives and ADDEV Materials. Broad incumbents are HB Fuller, Henkel, 3M, Momentive Performance Materials and RS Components (RS Online). Dymax is listed as an emerging player. Permabond is listed as an others.
Does Techsil have an API?
No public API is recorded for Techsil.