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Scigrip Adhesive
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IPS Corporation
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scigripadhesives.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2010
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SCIGRIP Adhesives is a manufacturer of methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesives serving industrial OEMs and fabricators in transportation, marine, composite infrastructure, and specialty-vehicle markets. The company's product portfolio centers on a family of MMA-based structural adhesives (SG100, SG200, SG230HV, SG300, SG350L, SG400LSE, SG600, SG800, and SG5000) designed for high heat, fatigue, and impact resistance with minimal surface preparation, supplemented by an acrylic assembly adhesive (SG42) for plastic bonding. Technical differentiators include 1:1 mix ratios, high-viscosity non-sag formulations, low surface energy variants, and primerless metal bonding. SCIGRIP also operates the SubstrateMatch web tool, an interactive product-selection utility keyed to substrate pairs.

The business is a brand of IPS Corporation, a diversified privately held adhesives company, with dual manufacturing and commercial bases in Durham, North Carolina (Americas HQ) and Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Europe HQ). SCIGRIP distributes exclusively through authorized channel partners in the Americas, UK, Europe, Asia (Taiwan and Thailand), Australia, and South Africa; named regional distributors include North American Composites (NAC), Allnex Composites, Rapid Chemical, Rattanakosin Composites, and Composite Solutions. Documented enterprise customers include The Swift Group (UK motorhome OEM), Harbor Technologies (US composite bridge beams), and Papiorek Gliders (Polish light aircraft). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of structural adhesive SKUs and accessory consumables (primers, degreasers, cleaners); pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via distributor and direct sales quotes. The company employs 251-500 people and shows no public listing, funding, M&A, or leadership-change signals in the source data.

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SCIGRIP Adhesives is a manufacturer of methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesives for industrial OEMs in transportation, marine, composite infrastructure, and specialty vehicles, distributed globally through authorized regional distributors.

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Operating
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251–500
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HeadquartersDurham, United States
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Durham
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
structural adhesives, methacrylate adhesives, MMA bonding solutions, composite bonding adhesives, industrial structural adhesives
Industry3 codes
1Adhesives (Structural & Assembly)
CodeIMAEAGAHPrimaryYes
2Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals
CodeIMAEABAAPrimaryNo
3Acrylics & Methacrylates (PMMA, Acrylic Resins)
CodeIMAEANAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Adhesive Manufacturing32552
  • Adhesive Manufacturing325520
SIC code1 code
  • Adhesives & Sealants2891
Product category
Industrial Structural Adhesives
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Structural Adhesive Products
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sale of MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) structural adhesives for industrial applications including SG100, SG200, SG230HV, SG300, SG350L, SG400LSE, SG600, SG800, and SG5000 product lines. Also includes assembly adhesives like SG42 and related primers, degreasers, and cleaners.

scigripadhesives.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 record
1SubstrateMatch
Description

Substrate matching tool that helps customers find appropriate adhesive products based on the two materials they want to bond together.

scigripadhesives.com
Core offering1 text field

SCIGRIP Adhesives manufactures and globally distributes methyl methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesives for industrial bonding of metals, composites, and GRP components. The portfolio includes the SG-series methacrylate adhesives (SG100, SG200, SG230HV, SG300, SG350L, SG400LSE, SG600, SG800, SG5000), SG42 acrylic adhesive, plus related primers, degreasers, and cleaners used in transportation, marine, infrastructure, and specialty vehicle assembly.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Nearly 50% reduction in bonding costs achieved by Harbor Technologies when switching to SCIGRIP adhesive with bulk pneumatic dispensing system
Product overview1 text field

Scigrip Adhesive is an industrial adhesive manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of structural adhesives, primarily methacrylate (MMA) based products, alongside acrylic adhesives. The product line centers on structural bonding solutions with high heat, fatigue, and impact resistance. Core MMA products include SG100, SG200, SG230HV, SG300, SG350L, SG400LSE, SG600, SG800, and SG5000, serving diverse industries including composite infrastructure (bridge beams), general transportation (motorhomes, specialty vehicles), commercial and recreational marine, automotive aftermarket, and aerospace applications (glider construction). The portfolio also includes SG42 acrylic adhesive for plastic bonding applications. Products are designed for bonding advanced composites with minimal surface preparation and are available globally through regional distributors.

Product and service10 records
1SG100 Methacrylate Structural Adhesive
CategoryStructural Adhesives (MMA)
Description

Methacrylate structural adhesive for general structural bonding applications with high heat, fatigue, and impact resistant strength, used by industrial manufacturers.

2SG200 High Performance Methacrylate Structural Adhesive
CategoryStructural Adhesives (MMA)
Description

High performance methacrylate structural adhesive offering superior bonding strength for demanding structural applications in transportation and industrial manufacturing.

3SG230HV High Viscosity Methacrylate Structural Adhesive
CategoryStructural Adhesives (MMA)
Description

High viscosity methacrylate structural adhesive ideal for bonding composites with non-sag application properties, used in composite bridge beam and structural bonding applications.

4SG300 High Performance Methacrylate Structural Adhesive
CategoryStructural Adhesives (MMA)
Description

High performance methacrylate structural adhesive for general transportation (bus, truck, rail) and demanding structural applications.

5SG350L High Performance Methacrylate Structural Adhesive
CategoryStructural Adhesives (MMA)
Description

Newly launched high performance methacrylate structural adhesive designed for demanding structural bonding applications in industrial manufacturing.

6SG400LSE Low Surface Energy Structural Adhesive
CategoryStructural Adhesives (MMA)
Description

Newly launched low surface energy structural adhesive designed for bonding difficult-to-bond substrates including metals, coated metals, and GRP parts.

7SG600 High Performance Methacrylate Structural Adhesive
CategoryStructural Adhesives (MMA)
Description

High performance methacrylate structural adhesive with fast cure and high strength properties, capable of bonding metals, coated metals, and GRP parts.

8SG800 Methacrylate Structural Adhesive
CategoryStructural Adhesives (MMA)
Description

Methacrylate structural adhesive for general structural bonding applications across industrial manufacturing.

9SG5000 High Performance Methyl Methacrylate Structural Adhesive
CategoryStructural Adhesives (MMA)
Description

High performance MMA structural adhesive with fast curing properties, primerless metal bonder with excellent tensile and impact strength, suitable for structural bonding of GRP components and metals.

10SG42 Low VOC Acrylic Adhesive
CategoryAssembly Adhesives
Description

Low VOC acrylic adhesive specially formulated for bonding acrylic plastics (extruded, cell cast, and continuous cast), suitable for sign industry, aquarium manufacturing, and plastic fabrication. Meets Military Spec A-8576C Type III. Available in Europe and Asia.

Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership8 partners
1The Swift Group
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

SCIGRIP has been working with The Swift Group (UK manufacturer of caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes) for approximately 3 years. SCIGRIP supplies a range of adhesive products for various vehicle applications, including SG5000 for bonding fuel filler cap components in the Esprit Motorhome.

2Harbor Technologies
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Harbor Technologies (Brunswick, Maine) fabricates structural hybrid composite beams (HCB) for bridge construction. SCIGRIP worked with Harbor Technologies and distributor NAC to recommend SG230 HV adhesive for bonding composite tops to the composite beam boxes. The partnership resulted in 50% cost reduction in bonding processes.

3Papiorek Gliders
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Polish light aircraft and glider manufacturer Papiorek worked with SCIGRIP's technical support team to solve bonding challenges. SCIGRIP recommended SG42 and SG5000 for bonding pilot canopies to glider structures, reducing production times and eliminating bubbling issues with previous adhesive systems.

4North American Composites (NAC)
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

North American Composites (NAC) serves as a key distributor for SCIGRIP products, providing technical support and valued-added services to customers including Harbor Technologies.

5Allnex Composites
Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Allnex Composites serves as the authorized distributor for SCIGRIP products in Australia, located at Botany NSW 2019.

6Rapid Chemical Co Ltd
Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Rapid Chemical Co Ltd serves as the authorized distributor for SCIGRIP products in Taiwan, located in New Taipei City.

scigripadhesives.com
7Rattanakosin Composites
Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Rattanakosin Composites serves as the authorized distributor for SCIGRIP products in Thailand, located in Bangkok.

scigripadhesives.com
8Composite Solutions
Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Composite Solutions serves as the authorized distributor for SCIGRIP products in South Africa, located in Johannesburg.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Market position
Strengths4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers3 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment7 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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No
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Has app

Feature4 records

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Core technology
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No data
Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

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Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Scigrip Adhesive

Industrial Structural Adhesivesscigripadhesives.com

SCIGRIP Adhesives is a manufacturer of methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesives for industrial OEMs in transportation, marine, composite infrastructure, and specialty vehicles, distributed globally through authorized regional distributors.

What Scigrip Adhesive does

SCIGRIP Adhesives is a manufacturer of methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesives serving industrial OEMs and fabricators in transportation, marine, composite infrastructure, and specialty-vehicle markets. The company's product portfolio centers on a family of MMA-based structural adhesives (SG100, SG200, SG230HV, SG300, SG350L, SG400LSE, SG600, SG800, and SG5000) designed for high heat, fatigue, and impact resistance with minimal surface preparation, supplemented by an acrylic assembly adhesive (SG42) for plastic bonding. Technical differentiators include 1:1 mix ratios, high-viscosity non-sag formulations, low surface energy variants, and primerless metal bonding. SCIGRIP also operates the SubstrateMatch web tool, an interactive product-selection utility keyed to substrate pairs.

The business is a brand of IPS Corporation, a diversified privately held adhesives company, with dual manufacturing and commercial bases in Durham, North Carolina (Americas HQ) and Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Europe HQ). SCIGRIP distributes exclusively through authorized channel partners in the Americas, UK, Europe, Asia (Taiwan and Thailand), Australia, and South Africa; named regional distributors include North American Composites (NAC), Allnex Composites, Rapid Chemical, Rattanakosin Composites, and Composite Solutions. Documented enterprise customers include The Swift Group (UK motorhome OEM), Harbor Technologies (US composite bridge beams), and Papiorek Gliders (Polish light aircraft). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of structural adhesive SKUs and accessory consumables (primers, degreasers, cleaners); pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via distributor and direct sales quotes. The company employs 251-500 people and shows no public listing, funding, M&A, or leadership-change signals in the source data.

Scigrip Adhesive firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Scigrip Adhesive
Legal name
IPS Corporation
Website
https://scigripadhesives.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2010
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Short description
SCIGRIP Adhesives is a manufacturer of methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesives for industrial OEMs in transportation, marine, composite infrastructure, and specialty vehicles, distributed globally through authorized regional distributors.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Scigrip Adhesive industry classification

Industry
Product category
Industrial Structural Adhesives
NAICS
Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520)
SIC
Adhesives & Sealants (2891)
akta.pro primary industry
Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)
akta.pro secondary industries
Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA), Acrylics & Methacrylates (PMMA, Acrylic Resins) (IMAEANAG)

Keywords

  • Structural adhesives
  • Methacrylate adhesives
  • MMA bonding solutions
  • Composite bonding adhesives
  • Industrial structural adhesives

Where Scigrip Adhesive is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Durham
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Scigrip Adhesive business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Structural Adhesive Products: Sale of MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) structural adhesives for industrial applications including SG100, SG200, SG230HV, SG300, SG350L, SG400LSE, SG600, SG800, and SG5000 product lines. Also includes assembly adhesives like SG42 and related primers, degreasers, and cleaners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Scigrip Adhesive product offering

Product offering

Core offering

SCIGRIP Adhesives manufactures and globally distributes methyl methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesives for industrial bonding of metals, composites, and GRP components. The portfolio includes the SG-series methacrylate adhesives (SG100, SG200, SG230HV, SG300, SG350L, SG400LSE, SG600, SG800, SG5000), SG42 acrylic adhesive, plus related primers, degreasers, and cleaners used in transportation, marine, infrastructure, and specialty vehicle assembly.

Product overview

Scigrip Adhesive is an industrial adhesive manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of structural adhesives, primarily methacrylate (MMA) based products, alongside acrylic adhesives. The product line centers on structural bonding solutions with high heat, fatigue, and impact resistance. Core MMA products include SG100, SG200, SG230HV, SG300, SG350L, SG400LSE, SG600, SG800, and SG5000, serving diverse industries including composite infrastructure (bridge beams), general transportation (motorhomes, specialty vehicles), commercial and recreational marine, automotive aftermarket, and aerospace applications (glider construction). The portfolio also includes SG42 acrylic adhesive for plastic bonding applications. Products are designed for bonding advanced composites with minimal surface preparation and are available globally through regional distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • SubstrateMatch: Substrate matching tool that helps customers find appropriate adhesive products based on the two materials they want to bond together.

Products and services

  • SG100 Methacrylate Structural Adhesive Methacrylate structural adhesive for general structural bonding applications with high heat, fatigue, and impact resistant strength, used by industrial manufacturers.
  • SG200 High Performance Methacrylate Structural Adhesive High performance methacrylate structural adhesive offering superior bonding strength for demanding structural applications in transportation and industrial manufacturing.
  • SG230HV High Viscosity Methacrylate Structural Adhesive High viscosity methacrylate structural adhesive ideal for bonding composites with non-sag application properties, used in composite bridge beam and structural bonding applications.
  • SG300 High Performance Methacrylate Structural Adhesive High performance methacrylate structural adhesive for general transportation (bus, truck, rail) and demanding structural applications.
  • SG350L High Performance Methacrylate Structural Adhesive Newly launched high performance methacrylate structural adhesive designed for demanding structural bonding applications in industrial manufacturing.
  • SG400LSE Low Surface Energy Structural Adhesive Newly launched low surface energy structural adhesive designed for bonding difficult-to-bond substrates including metals, coated metals, and GRP parts.
  • SG600 High Performance Methacrylate Structural Adhesive High performance methacrylate structural adhesive with fast cure and high strength properties, capable of bonding metals, coated metals, and GRP parts.
  • SG800 Methacrylate Structural Adhesive Methacrylate structural adhesive for general structural bonding applications across industrial manufacturing.
  • SG5000 High Performance Methyl Methacrylate Structural Adhesive High performance MMA structural adhesive with fast curing properties, primerless metal bonder with excellent tensile and impact strength, suitable for structural bonding of GRP components and metals.
  • SG42 Low VOC Acrylic Adhesive Low VOC acrylic adhesive specially formulated for bonding acrylic plastics (extruded, cell cast, and continuous cast), suitable for sign industry, aquarium manufacturing, and plastic fabrication. Meets Military Spec A-8576C Type III. Available in Europe and Asia.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Nearly 50% reduction in bonding costs achieved by Harbor Technologies when switching to SCIGRIP adhesive with bulk pneumatic dispensing system

Companies that use Scigrip Adhesive

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Scigrip Adhesive technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scigrip Adhesive partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

  • The Swift GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIGRIP has been working with The Swift Group (UK manufacturer of caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes) for approximately 3 years. SCIGRIP supplies a range of adhesive products for various vehicle applications, including SG5000 for bonding fuel filler cap components in the Esprit Motorhome.
  • Harbor TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarbor Technologies (Brunswick, Maine) fabricates structural hybrid composite beams (HCB) for bridge construction. SCIGRIP worked with Harbor Technologies and distributor NAC to recommend SG230 HV adhesive for bonding composite tops to the composite beam boxes. The partnership resulted in 50% cost reduction in bonding processes.
  • Papiorek GliderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish light aircraft and glider manufacturer Papiorek worked with SCIGRIP's technical support team to solve bonding challenges. SCIGRIP recommended SG42 and SG5000 for bonding pilot canopies to glider structures, reducing production times and eliminating bubbling issues with previous adhesive systems.
  • North American Composites (NAC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth American Composites (NAC) serves as a key distributor for SCIGRIP products, providing technical support and valued-added services to customers including Harbor Technologies.
  • Allnex CompositesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllnex Composites serves as the authorized distributor for SCIGRIP products in Australia, located at Botany NSW 2019.
  • Rapid Chemical Co LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRapid Chemical Co Ltd serves as the authorized distributor for SCIGRIP products in Taiwan, located in New Taipei City.
  • Rattanakosin CompositesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRattanakosin Composites serves as the authorized distributor for SCIGRIP products in Thailand, located in Bangkok.
  • Composite SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComposite Solutions serves as the authorized distributor for SCIGRIP products in South Africa, located in Johannesburg.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Scigrip Adhesive competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Scigrip Adhesive social profiles

Digital presence

Scigrip Adhesive compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Scigrip Adhesive financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Scigrip Adhesive leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Scigrip Adhesive funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Scigrip Adhesive M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Scigrip Adhesive

What does Scigrip Adhesive do?

SCIGRIP Adhesives manufactures and globally distributes methyl methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesives for industrial bonding of metals, composites, and GRP components. The portfolio includes the SG-series methacrylate adhesives (SG100, SG200, SG230HV, SG300, SG350L, SG400LSE, SG600, SG800, SG5000), SG42 acrylic adhesive, plus related primers, degreasers, and cleaners used in transportation, marine, infrastructure, and specialty vehicle assembly.

Is Scigrip Adhesive a public or private company?

Scigrip Adhesive is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Scigrip Adhesive founded?

Scigrip Adhesive was founded in 2010. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is Scigrip Adhesive based?

Scigrip Adhesive is headquartered in Durham, United States, in the North America region.

How does Scigrip Adhesive make money?

One revenue line is on record: structural Adhesive Products.

Does Scigrip Adhesive have an API?

No public API is recorded for Scigrip Adhesive.

What industry is Scigrip Adhesive in?

Scigrip Adhesive's product category is Industrial Structural Adhesives. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAH, Adhesives (Structural & Assembly), with a secondary code of IMAEABAA, Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals. Its NAICS code is 32552 and its SIC code is 2891.

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