What Interlock Adhesives does

Interlock Adhesives is a UK-based industrial adhesive solutions provider and Henkel Premium Partner, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of adhesive technologies, including EVA hot melts, Henkel's Technomelt Supra (mPO/polyolefin), pressure-sensitive adhesives, water-based Aquence systems, and polyurethane reactive (PUR) adhesives, alongside supporting equipment (Steinel glue guns), cleaners, and application consumables. Interlock serves manufacturers across packaging, labelling, bookbinding, e-commerce, contract packing, pallet stabilisation, and tissue and towel production, with food safety documentation and ISCC-certified sustainability credentials (including the world's first carbon-negative hot melt, Technomelt Supra Eco).

The company's business model is direct sales-led industrial distribution: products ship from a single Scunthorpe warehouse with 2-3 day standard delivery and same/next-day options across the UK. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue mechanics combine adhesive product sales, hardware/equipment sales, and technical support services (on-site training, troubleshooting, conversion consulting). The technical sales team, with over 100 years of combined adhesives experience, is a key service differentiator, supported by WhatsApp-based real-time troubleshooting and a structured resource center.

In January 2026, Interlock Adhesives was acquired by APPLIED Adhesives, a portfolio company of US private equity firm Bertram Capital, representing APPLIED's first UK market entry. The senior leadership team was retained post-acquisition, and the company continues to operate as a Henkel Premium Partner. Interlock maintains exclusive UK distribution for Henkel's tissue and towel adhesive range and a strategic equipment partnership with Steinel UK.

Name

Interlock Adhesives

Legal name

Interlock Adhesives Limited

Website

https://interlock-adhesives.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Interlock Adhesives is a UK-based industrial adhesive distributor and Henkel Premium Partner, supplying hot melt, water-based, and PUR adhesives to packaging, labelling, bookbinding, e-commerce, and tissue manufacturers across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ), Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

Keywords

• Industrial adhesives
• Hot melt adhesives
• Packaging adhesives
• Labelling adhesives
• Henkel adhesive distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Scunthorpe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Adhesive Product Sales: Sale of industrial adhesives including hot melt (EVA, mPO), pressure sensitive adhesives, water-based adhesives (Aquence), and polyurethane reactive (PUR) adhesives. Products are distributed through direct sales with technical support services.
2. Equipment and Consumables: Sale of hot melt glue guns, sticks, and specialist cleaners (Safeclean3, Technomelt 101) for adhesive application equipment maintenance.
3. Technical Support Services: On-site training, troubleshooting, and adhesive application support provided as part of customer service offering.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Interlock Adhesives distributes Henkel's industrial adhesive range including hot melt (EVA, mPO), pressure sensitive, water-based (Aquence), and polyurethane reactive (PUR) adhesives for packaging, labelling, bookbinding, e-commerce, and tissue and towel manufacturers across the UK. The company complements adhesive supply with hot melt glue guns and sticks (via Steinel UK partnership), adhesive cleaners, and on-site technical support, training, and troubleshooting services.

Product overview

Interlock Adhesives is a UK-based industrial adhesive solutions provider operating as a Henkel Premium Partner. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of adhesive technologies including Hot Melt EVA, Technomelt Supra (polyolefin-based mPO), Pressure Sensitive Adhesives, Aquence Water-Based Adhesives, and Technomelt PUR polyurethane adhesives. These core product lines are supplemented by specialised product families such as Technomelt E-COM for e-commerce applications, Green Glue sustainable range, and various labelling, bookbinding, and packaging solutions. The company provides industry-specific adhesive systems for consumer packaging, labelling, bookbinding, paper wrapping, pallet stabilisation, e-commerce, contract packing, and tissue/towel manufacturing. Additional offerings include hot melt equipment, Easyflow auto feeding systems, adhesive cleaners (Safeclean3, Technomelt 101, PUR cleaners), and the Pallet Stabilisation Starter Kit for trial purposes. All products are sourced from Henkel and supported by technical expertise in application processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hot Melt EVA Adhesives Ethylene-vinyl acetate based hot melt adhesives for general packaging and industrial applications, providing reliable bonding for case and carton sealing applications.
• Technomelt Supra mPO Hot Melt Adhesives Market-leading polyolefin-based hot melt adhesive range from Henkel offering superior performance with reduced consumption, cleaner running properties, and lower application temperatures from 100°C. Includes Supra, Supra Cool, Supra ECO, Supra Pro, and Supra EM Pro variants.
• Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesives for applications requiring permanent or removable bonding. Supplied in various formats including blocks, chubs (EasyFlow), and as part of the Technomelt E-COM range for e-commerce applications.
• Aquence Water-Based Adhesives Water-based adhesive range including Aquence XP for glass labelling, Aquence ST for paper straws, and Aquence for graphic arts. Casein-free formulas with excellent ice water resistance and recycling compatibility.
• Technomelt PUR Polyurethane Adhesives One-part polyurethane reactive hot melt adhesives engineered for extreme durability and bonding across diverse substrates including plastics, metals, and textiles. Designed for demanding applications with resistance to harsh environmental stressors.
• Hot Melt Glue Guns and Sticks Professional adhesive guns and glue sticks for industrial use. Interlock has a strategic partnership with Steinel UK for exclusive supply of industrial glue guns in adhesive markets.
• Green Glue Sustainable Adhesives Sustainable adhesive range with ultra-low temperature options running as low as 98°C. Features renewable bio content, self-cleaning properties, and energy savings up to 40%.
• Technomelt Supra Pro 301+ Henkel hotmelt adhesive launched April 2025, designed for high-speed pharma and food packaging with fast, reliable performance meeting highest safety and efficiency standards.
• Technomelt Supra Pro 134 HT High-tack hotmelt adhesive for challenging bonding applications including deep freeze applications down to -70°C, blast freezing, and difficult substrates such as lacquers and polymer coatings. Features EasyFlow Smart mini pillow form.
• Technomelt Supra EM Pro 135 Pressure-sensitive hotmelt adhesive for labelling applications, combining food safety features with excellent processing benefits. Suitable for reel fed labelling for PET bottles with OPP and magazine fed paper labelling.
• Technomelt Supra 130 Cool Low-emission hot melt adhesive with minimum 20% reduction in carbon footprint. Designed for folding cartons, trays, and wrap-around packaging with high adhesion and rapid setting times.
• Technomelt Supra ECO Carbon Negative Adhesive World's first carbon negative hotmelt adhesive with negative cradle to gate carbon footprint of -0.4419kg CO2 per KG. Made with 81% ISCC certified renewable content, compatible with EPR recycling guidelines.
• Aquence Concentrated Adhesives Dry, water-free concentrated adhesives for tissue and towel applications. Reduces shipping weight and volume, can cut CO2 output by up to 77% compared to conventional water-based adhesives. Incorporates up to 83% biobased raw materials.
• Technomelt E-COM E-Commerce Adhesive Range E-commerce focused adhesive range including E1, E2 COOL, G3, G4 ECO, and G10 grades. Approved for automated packing machinery including Seal Air (B+/SEE), CMC, and Sitma. Designed for box sealing and paper wrapping applications.
• Aquence XP 191 Labelling Adhesive High-performance water-based labelling adhesive for glass bottles and jars with improved wet/cold surface application, very high wet tack, casein-free formula, and excellent condensation water resistance.
• Consumer Packaging Adhesives Adhesive solutions for cartons, case sealing, and labelling for e-commerce and consumer goods. Includes Technomelt and Aquence ranges for packaging production and end of line applications.
• Labelling Adhesives Pressure-sensitive and water-based adhesive ranges for glass, plastic, and metal surfaces. Includes PetCycle options and Aquence XP range for bottle labelling with ice water resistance.
• Bookbinding Adhesives Adhesive solutions for hard and soft cover books, magazines, catalogues, and file making. Includes spine and side gluing, end papering, and core making applications using EVA, mPO, and PUR technologies.
• Paper Wrapping Adhesives Adhesive solutions for paper packaging in e-commerce, contract packaging, and order fulfilment. Supports transition from plastic to paper packaging.
• Pallet Stabilisation Adhesives Pressure-sensitive adhesives to secure pallet loads, reducing plastic shrink wrap consumption by up to 90% and improving pallet integrity while reducing transit damages.
• E-Commerce Adhesives Adhesive solutions for automated e-commerce applications including box sealing, custom box creation, paper wrapping, and flap sealing. Includes Technomelt E-COM range.
• Contract Packing Adhesives Adhesive solutions for contract packing operations with exceptional bonding strength and adhesion for packaging integrity.
• Tissue and Paper Towel Adhesives Specialised adhesives for tissue and towel production including lamination, paper pick up, core winding, tail sealing, and packaging applications. Features clean running properties and excellent adhesion regardless of ply.
• Tape and Labels Adhesives Adhesive solutions for tapes and labels applications ensuring strong and durable bonds for various surfaces.
• Technomelt 3980 Ultra Spine Adhesive Polyolefin based spine adhesive for bookbinders bringing 15 years of polyolefin experience. Benefits over EVA: up to 50% adhesive savings, 20-25% greater pull strength, heat resistance up to 75°C.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% energy savings through low temperature adhesive operation (as low as 100°C vs standard 120-180°C)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Henkel (Tissue & Towel)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2024Exclusive UK partnership with Henkel for tissue and towel adhesive applications. Interlock Adhesives, as a Henkel Premium Partner, leads the UK market for tissue and towel adhesive solutions.
• Steinel UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Strategic partnership announced March 2024 for exclusive supply of Steinel hot melt glue guns in adhesive markets. The collaboration combines Interlock's adhesive expertise with Steinel's industrial glue gun range, providing customers with market-leading handheld adhesive application equipment.
• HenkelflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterlock Adhesives operates as a Henkel Premium Partner, distributing Henkel's Technomelt, Aquence, and PUR adhesive ranges. This partnership provides access to world-leading adhesive technology, R&D support, and sustainability credentials including ISCC certification.
• SEED Eating Disorder Support ServicesminorOthersCharity partner supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Interlock team completed a virtual 523-mile walk from Scunthorpe to Henkel's Düsseldorf headquarters, raising £3,500 for the charity.
• Community Forest TrustminorOthersCharity partner focused on reducing deforestation impact and maintaining UK forests. Interlock has directly sponsored planting of 20 trees and supports various tree planting projects across the UK.
• Amphibian & Reptile ConservationminorOthersCharity partner focused on conservation, education and research into UK reptile and amphibian species, with 80 reserves covering over 3,800 acres. Supported through volunteering, donations, and employee action days.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chemical Concepts: US-based industrial adhesives distributor serving packaging, converting, and assembly customers with technical sales support — a comparable distribution-led model to Interlock but in North America.
• Beardow Adams: UK-based hot melt adhesive manufacturer serving packaging, bookbinding, and product assembly. Competes directly with Interlock's Technomelt and EVA hot melt product lines in British end markets.
• APPLIED Adhesives: US-based adhesive solutions distributor that acquired Interlock Adhesives in January 2026. Operates as a similarly structured specialty adhesives distributor in North America, now functioning as Interlock's parent platform.
• Permabond Engineering Adhesives: UK-based manufacturer of industrial and engineering adhesives including hot melt, anaerobic, and PUR ranges. Direct competitor to Interlock in UK packaging, labelling, and industrial assembly markets.

Broad incumbents

• Bostik (Arkema): Global industrial adhesives manufacturer with strong presence in packaging, labelling, and industrial assembly markets. Directly competes with Interlock's Henkel-sourced adhesive portfolio across many of the same UK and European end markets.
• Avery Dennison: Global pressure-sensitive label materials and adhesives producer with significant labelling-adhesive overlap with Interlock's Aquence and pressure-sensitive Technomelt product ranges.
• H.B. Fuller: Large global adhesives manufacturer with hot melt, water-based, and pressure-sensitive product lines targeting packaging, converting, and labelling. Competes with Interlock in the same end-use applications across the UK.
• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies): Parent of the Technomelt, Aquence, and PUR product ranges that Interlock distributes. Both partner and competitor — Henkel sells directly to large accounts while Interlock serves the long tail of UK packaging and labelling customers.
• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company with industrial adhesives and sealants for packaging, construction, and manufacturing. Overlaps with Interlock's hot melt and structural adhesive offerings in selected UK accounts.

Emerging players

• Adhesives Technology Corporation: US specialty adhesives manufacturer with epoxies, urethanes, and structural adhesives. Less UK market overlap but competes in similar packaging and industrial assembly applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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