What ITAC does

ITAC is a UK-based specialty adhesives and coatings manufacturer founded in 1902, headquartered at a single site in Radcliffe, Manchester. The company designs and manufactures high-performance solvent-based adhesive and coating formulations for B2B customers across six diversified vertical segments: food and beverage, graphics, construction and building safety, health and safety, chemicals/oil/gas/power, and sports and leisure. Its core technical capabilities span polymer chemistry across polyurethane, silicone, acrylic, poly-aspartic, neoprene, SBR, nitrile, and natural rubber systems, with process control over bulk mixing vessels ranging from 25 litres to 3,000 litres.

The business operates a manufacturing partnership model structured around three service lines: confidential toll manufacturing for customer-owned formulations, bespoke formulation development from an extensive raw materials library, and project development partnerships from concept through market launch. Notable product platforms include acrylic heat reactivatable pressure sensitive adhesives for graphics laminating (80-90°C reactivation), intumescent silicone graphite coatings achieving class 0 fire rating for passive fire protection, primer coatings for technical textiles (inflatables, hot air balloon fabrics, food conveyor belting), and the Seamsil, Delcote, and Delglaze roof coating brands acquired from Delvemade in 2014.

ITAC holds ISO 9001 (since 1998), ISO 14001 (since 2014), and Investors in People certifications. It is a private limited company acquired by HD Sharman in 2020 following a 2018 exclusive partnership, with Steve Farnworth as Managing Director and Andrew Wragg as CEO. The company employs 11-50 staff, operates a B2B direct sales model with bespoke non-public pricing, and distributes via direct supply of bulk containers to enterprise customers primarily in the UK.

Name

ITAC

Legal name

Itac Limited

Website

https://itacadhesives.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ITAC is a UK-based specialty adhesives and coatings manufacturer founded in 1902, providing toll manufacturing, bespoke formulation, and project development partnerships for B2B customers across food and beverage, graphics, construction, chemicals, health and safety, and sports sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Adhesives and Coatings Manufacturing

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Specialty adhesives manufacturing
• Industrial coatings formulation
• Toll manufacturing services
• Protective roof coatings
• Polymer chemistry solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Toll Manufacturing / Contract Manufacturing: ITAC provides confidential toll manufacturing services to businesses looking to outsource their product manufacturing while ensuring consistency, quality, and customisation. They mix ingredients to achieve the correct consistency of material for the customer's specified application method. This is a manufacturing partnership model where ITAC absorbs the risks, costs, and infrastructure associated with production.
2. Bespoke Formulation: ITAC's bespoke formulation service provides customers with access to an extensive range of raw materials combined to deliver the effects and finished properties required for specific applications. Working in active partnership with clients, ITAC develops tailored adhesive and coating solutions aligned with customer business objectives.
3. Project Development Partnerships: ITAC supports customers at various stages of their product development journey, from initial concept and design phase through to market launch. This collaborative approach ensures thorough understanding of customer needs and requirements at every step.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ITAC manufactures and supplies high-performance solvent-based adhesives and coatings, offering bespoke formulation, toll manufacturing, and project development partnership services to industrial customers. The company sells branded protective roof coating systems (Seamsil, Delcote, Delglaze) and custom-formulated products including pressure-sensitive adhesives, intumescent fire-protection coatings, and primer coatings for technical textiles. Operating from a single UK facility in Radcliffe, Manchester, ITAC produces in batch sizes from 25L to 3,000L for B2B clients across food & beverage, graphics, construction, chemicals/oil/gas/power, health & safety, and sports & leisure sectors.

Product overview

ITAC is a UK-based specialty chemical manufacturer offering high performance solvent-based adhesives and coatings since 1902. The company operates a manufacturing partnership model providing toll manufacturing, bespoke formulation, and project development partnership services. Their product portfolio includes acquired brands (Seamsil®, Delcote®, Delglaze® protective roof coatings from Delvemade), pressure sensitive adhesives for graphics and laminating films, intumescent fire retardant coatings, and primer coatings for technical textiles. ITAC works with various polymer systems including silicone, acrylic, polyurethane, poly-aspartic, neoprene, SBR, nitrile, and natural rubber. The company serves sectors including food & beverage, graphics, construction & building safety, chemicals, oil, gas & power, health & safety, and sports & leisure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seamsil Protective roof coating system for cut-edge corrosion protection on metal roofs, designed for commercial roofing contractors and specifiers. Acquired by ITAC from Delvemade in 2014.
• Delcote UK market-leading protective roof coating system for full roof coating applications on commercial buildings. Acquired by ITAC from Delvemade in 2014.
• Delglaze Rooflight repair coating system for commercial rooflight refurbishment applications. Acquired by ITAC from Delvemade in 2014.
• Toll Manufacturing Services Confidential contract manufacturing services for businesses needing to outsource adhesive and coating production, with bulk mixing vessels from 25L to 3,000L and robust IP protection for proprietary formulations.
• Bespoke Formulation Services Custom adhesive and coating formulation services providing access to an extensive range of raw materials combined to achieve specific effects and finished properties tailored to customer applications.
• Project Development Partnerships Collaborative product development partnerships supporting customers through concept, design, formulation, and market launch stages for new adhesive and coating products.
• Acrylic Heat Reactivatable Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Pressure sensitive adhesive coating formulation with controlled reactivation temperatures (typically 80C to 90C) for mounting, laminating, and encapsulation in the graphics and print media industry.
• Intumescent Silicone Graphite Coating Passive fire protection coating for commercial and industrial fabrics that expands upon fire exposure to form an insulating protective barrier, achieving class 0 fire rating and withstanding temperatures of 300C to 400C.
• Primer Coating for Coated Textiles Primer coating for technical textiles including inflatables, hot air balloon fabric, food conveyor belting, promotional signage, and cargo stowage, preventing coating bleed-through and ensuring adhesion of the main coating to the fabric.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly CO2 emissions reduced from 2,537 kg to 145 kg for a customer's coated textiles primer manufacturing process through local toll manufacturing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HD SharmancoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2020HD Sharman acquired ITAC in 2020 after an exclusive relationship formed in 2018 for commercial gutter refurbishment. The move provides contractors, specifiers, and commercial property owners with combined access to best-in-class gutter and roof refurbishment systems. HD Sharman had previously partnered with ITAC since 2018 through the Seamsil, Delcote, and Delglaze roof coating brands.
• British Coatings FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerITAC is a member of the British Coatings Federation. As members, the team at ITAC are committed to making a positive contribution to become a more sustainable business and sector throughout the roadmap to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
• Polymer, Chemical and Solvent Suppliers (UK, USA, Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITAC's main supply chains include polymers, chemicals, and solvents sourced from suppliers in the United Kingdom, USA, and Europe. By maintaining close contact with suppliers, ITAC stays aware of new and innovative materials as they emerge, allowing them to leverage these ideas and build enhanced adhesive and coating products for their customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beardow Adams: UK-based specialty adhesives manufacturer offering bespoke hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesive formulations for industrial customers — a similarly sized, similarly positioned UK formulation house.
• Permabond: UK-headquartered manufacturer of industrial anaerobic, cyanoacrylate, epoxy and UV-curable adhesives, directly comparable to ITAC's specialty solvent-based adhesive formulation business.
• Apollo Chemicals: UK-based contract coatings and adhesives manufacturer providing bespoke formulation and toll manufacturing services — directly mirrors ITAC's partnership-based B2B model.
• Chemique Adhesives: UK-based manufacturer of industrial adhesives and sealants offering bespoke formulation and toll manufacturing services; very comparable in size, model and customer base to ITAC.

Broad incumbents

• Sherwin-Williams: Global paints and coatings giant with industrial, protective and specialty coatings divisions; comparable to ITAC's high-performance industrial and roof coating lines, though operating at vastly greater scale and brand reach.
• Sika: Swiss specialty chemicals company focused on construction adhesives, sealants, roofing and protective coatings — direct overlap with ITAC's Seamsil/Delcote roof coatings and construction adhesives segments.
• Bostik: Global adhesives and sealants manufacturer (Arkema subsidiary) producing industrial, construction and specialty bonding solutions across virtually every sector ITAC serves, but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• H.B. Fuller: US-listed specialty adhesives manufacturer serving packaging, hygiene, construction and industrial markets, comparable to ITAC in terms of custom formulation and toll manufacturing service model but at much larger global scale.
• Henkel: World-leading adhesives, sealants and functional coatings producer with extensive industrial and consumer product portfolios directly overlapping ITAC's pressure-sensitive, construction and technical textile applications.
• Fosroc: International construction chemicals manufacturer supplying protective coatings, sealants and adhesives for commercial construction and infrastructure — comparable to ITAC's construction & building safety segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ITAC_Adhesives

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 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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