Hodgson Sealants Ltd

What Hodgson Sealants Ltd does

Hodgson Sealants Ltd is a privately-held, family-run UK manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, putties, tapes and associated building chemicals, founded in 1968 by Peter Hodgson and headquartered in Beverley, East Yorkshire. It self-describes as the largest independent sealant manufacturer in the UK and operates two manufacturing sites (Beverley headquarters and a second dedicated facility in Heckmondwike) plus an in-house R&D laboratory opened in 2014. Its branded product portfolio spans silicone sealants (Silfix®), proprietary hybrid polymer sealants (HY-SPEC® including HS20/30/45/50/66), intumescent fire protection (Firestrip®, Intufire®), butyl and acrylic sealants, glazing tapes (Flexistrip®), PU foam and ancillary tools.

The company sells into UK construction, glazing, fire protection, caravan/holiday home, vehicle assembly and heritage restoration sectors via four channels: direct e-commerce (HodgsonDirect.com), an in-house UK field sales team with specialist Market Managers, an international distribution network covering 40+ countries, and a private label/OEM manufacturing service that includes customer-specific formulation and packaging. Notable end customers referenced include CoolKit, Paneltex, Victory Leisure Homes, Pilkington, Saint Gobain, Vetrotech and Schott Glass, and the business carries ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, BWF Certifire Scheme accreditation, and CE/UKCA marks. The business sits under Hodgson Sealants Group Ltd, which in 2022 acquired Britchem Ltd, and is currently led by Joint Managing Directors following a 2024-2025 governance refresh.

Name

Hodgson Sealants Ltd

Legal name

Hodgson Sealants Ltd

Website

https://hodgsonsealants.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealants and Adhesives

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Sealants (Construction & Industrial) (IMAEAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Firestopping & Fire-Resistant Sealants (IMADAOAI)

Keywords

• Sealant manufacturing
• Hybrid polymer adhesives
• Fire protection sealants
• Glazing compounds
• Construction adhesives

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

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. Sealant and Adhesive Product Sales: Manufacturing and sale of sealants, adhesives, putties, tapes, and related products to construction, glazing, industrial, and fire protection sectors. Products sold through direct sales, distributors, and private label arrangements.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Manufacturing products under customer brand names with custom formulations, packaging, and branding. Available for silicones, hybrids, acrylics, mastics, putties, and adhesive tack.
3. Export/Distribution: International sales to over 40 countries including Europe, Middle East, Asia, North America, South America, and Australia through distribution partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hodgson Sealants manufactures and supplies sealants, adhesives, putties, glazing compounds, fire protection products, tapes, and polyurethane foams for the construction, glazing, vehicle assembly, caravan/holiday home, and passive fire protection industries. Products are sold under proprietary brands including Silfix® (silicone), HY-SPEC® (hybrid polymer), Intufire® (fire-rated acrylic), Firestrip® (intumescent strips), Flexistrip® (butyl glazing tape), and Heritage Putty, alongside private label/OEM manufacturing for brands and retailers, with distribution spanning the UK and over 40 international markets.

Product overview

Hodgson Sealants is the largest independent sealant manufacturer in the UK, operating as a family-run business for over 50 years with manufacturing facilities in Beverley and Heckmondwike, Yorkshire. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of sealant, adhesive, putty, tape, and foam products organized into distinct branded product lines: Silfix® (silicone sealants including U7, U7N, U8, U9, LMN, HM for sanitary, glazing, and general construction applications), HY-SPEC® (hybrid polymer sealants including HS20, HS30, HS45, HS50, HS66, Hy-Spec 25, Hygieneseal AG, Crystal Seal for bonding and sealing across construction, vehicle assembly, and hygiene applications), acrylic sealants (Decorator's Caulk, Intufire® Acrylic for fire protection), mastics (Bevamastic, Seamseal BR, Seamseal CV for bedding and general sealing), fire protection products (Firestrip® 30, Firestrip® 60, Fire Duct Tape for passive fire resistance up to 4 hours), putty and glazing compounds (Heritage Putty, Multipurpose Putty, Butyl 66, Metal Casement Putty), tapes (Flexistrip®, Foilband), PU Foam (Foamfix), and adhesive tack. The products serve diverse market segments including construction, glazing, fire protection, caravan and holiday homes, vehicle assembly, HVAC, roofing and cladding, and modular building. The company also offers private label manufacturing and exports to over 40 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silfix®: Silicone sealants brand including Silfix U7, U8, U9, LMN, HM variants for glazing, sanitary, and construction applications.
• HY-SPEC®
• Intufire®
• Flexistrip®
• Seamseal
• Heritage Putty
• Firestrip®

Products and services

• Silfix® U7 Premium high modulus acetoxy cure silicone sanitary sealant with fungicide. For glass-to-glass joints, shop fronts, kitchens and bathrooms. Fast curing with high gloss finish.
• Silfix® U7N Premium neutral cure alcoxy silicone sanitary sealant. Low odour formulation ideal for confined spaces. For sealing baths, sinks, ceramic tile joints. Contains proven fungicide.
• Silfix® U8 Low modulus neutral cure alkoxy silicone sealant for facade and glazing applications. Solvent free with excellent tooling properties. Available in wide range of colours including Anthracite 7016.
• Silfix® U9 Premium low modulus neutral cure silicone sealant for capping and bedding of glass and insulating glass units, roofing and cladding applications. Compatible with all major European edge sealants.
• Silfix® LMN Superior quality neutral cure low modulus silicone sealant for construction joints. For perimeter sealing around windows and doors, HVAC ducting and general maintenance. Non-oxime based cure.
• Silfix® HM Premium high modulus acetoxy cure silicone sanitary sealant. Fast curing with high gloss finish. Contains powerful fungicide. Ideal for glass/glass joints, shop fronts, kitchens and bathrooms.
• Mirror Adhesive Market leading fast-curing silicone-based adhesive for securing mirrors to non-porous surfaces without mechanical fixings. Compatible with all known mirror backing paints.
• HS20 High performance moisture curing adhesive and sealant based on HY-SPEC Technology. High modulus single component product conforming to ISO 11600. Excellent adhesion to glass, timber, metals, brickwork, most plastics and concrete.
• HS30 One part neutral cure adhesive sealant based on Hodgson HY-SPEC Polymer Technology. Widely used in commercial and specialist vehicles, leisure vehicles, caravans and modular buildings. High UV resistance, cures tack free.
• HS45 Neutral cure high modulus solvent-free adhesive sealant based on HY-SPEC Technology. For factory, on-site or remedial applications. Bonding of decorative frames, skirting boards, insulation panels and cable ducts.
• HS50 High modulus solvent-free adhesive based on HY-SPEC Polymer Technology. Unparalleled wet grab properties for quick sealing and bonding without mechanical support. For vehicle assembly and leisure vehicle manufacture.
• HS66 Hybrid Flooring Sealant One part solvent-free adhesive for flooring applications. Movement accommodation ±25%. Quick skinning time with good abrasion, oil and solvent resistance. For concrete floor joints, car parks and warehouses.
• Hy-Spec® 25 Hybrid sealant for perimeter sealing of door and window frames. Seals between dissimilar materials such as PVCu, aluminium, composite and timber frames into masonry. High movement capacity with solvent and isocyanate free formulation.
• Hygieneseal AG BioCote Silver Antimicrobial Technology protected hybrid sealant. Proven to reduce bacteria and microbes by up to 99.99%. Anti-pick formulation with high strength and permanently flexible properties.
• Crystal Seal Crystal clear hybrid polymer sealant that cures to form permanently elastic and durable compound. For sealing and adhesive applications where invisible joint is required. Low odour with no shrinkage.
• Intufire® Acrylic Waterborne one-part fire-resistant and acoustic rated joint sealant. Provides fire resistance up to 4 hours. For sealing joints in fire walls, partitions, door architraves, service penetrations. Reduces sound transmission.
• Firestrip® 30 Intumescent Strip Sealant 12mm x 3mm providing 30 minutes resistance to passage of fire and smoke in timber doors and screens. BWF Certifire Scheme Certificate No. CF297.
• Firestrip® 60 Intumescent Strip Sealant 20mm x 3mm providing 60 minutes resistance to passage of fire and smoke in timber doors and screens. BWF Certifire Scheme Certificate No. CF297. Tested with semi-insulating and fully insulating glasses.
• Fire Duct Tape Intumescent strip sealant providing 4 hours resistance to passage of fire and smoke. For sealing metal flange and lap joints in fire rated metal ducting. Made to order product.
• Heritage Putty Elastic paintable hybrid polymer-based cartridge applied putty. For glazing in period properties, listed buildings and conservation areas. Available in White and Black. For use in H1, H5, H7 glazing systems.
• Multipurpose Putty Hand-applied glazing compound for bedding and external fronting single glass into primed softwood, hardwood and steel frames. Conforms fully to all relevant industry standards.
• Butyl 66 Glazing Compound Hand-applied non-setting butyl glazing compound for bead glazing. For installing sealed units and single glass into timber and steel frames. Suitable for internal and external use.
• Metal Casement Putty Hand-applied glazing compound formulated for bedding and external fronting single glass into primed steel frames. Setting glazing compound designed to be overpainted.
• Bevamastic Oil-based general purpose polymer reinforced construction sealant. For low movement joints in pre-fabricated buildings, concrete garages and storage containers. Ready for painting in 3-4 days.
• Seamseal BR Solvent release rubber bedding sealant forming tight elastic seal. For sealing seams in joints and ductwork, roofing and cladding. Remains pliable once cured with excellent weather sealing properties. Guaranteed up to 25 years service life.
• Seamseal CV Non-setting rubber bedding sealant for metal joints. For bedding seams, mouldings, rails, window and door frames. Sealing covered joints in portable buildings, caravans, holiday homes, boats, freight containers.
• Flexistrip® Butyl Glazing Tape Butyl glazing tape for installing single glass and double glazed units into factory prepared timber windows. Suitable for both non-drained and drained/ventilated frames. Service life exceeding 20 years.
• Foilband Strong tacky adhesive laminated with tear, puncture and UV resistant film. Ideal for flashing between conservatories, canopies and atriums. Sealing around roofs and windows, remedial repairs to roofing felts.
• Foamfix Polyurethane Foam Single component moisture cure polyurethane construction foam. For sealing partition walls, around pipe penetrations, window and door installation. Provides thermal and acoustic insulation.
• PU Foam Gun Applicator gun for use with Foamfix Expanding Polyurethane Foam and Foamfix Cleaner. Provides control and ease of application with reduced waste.
• Decorator's Caulk High performance emulsion acrylic sealant for sealing internal joints around window and door frames, skirting boards, coving. Sealing cracks in plaster. Contains high level of fungicide.
• Adhesive Tack (Standard & Strong Grades) High-performance reusable adhesive tack manufactured in UK. Available in Standard Grade (low stain technology) and Strong/High Performance Grade. Offered in Neutral, White and Blue colors. Available in slab or strip format.
• Tools and Consumables Wide range of tools and consumables including Hacking Knife, Putty Knife, Sealant Tooling Block, Standard and High Power Cartridge Guns, PU Foam Gun, and Spray Glass Cleaner.
• Private Label / OEM Manufacturing Service Custom manufacturing of sealants, silicones, hybrids, acrylics, mastics, putties, and adhesive tack under customer brands with custom formulations, packaging, and branding. Subject to minimum order quantities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire resistance up to 4 hours for Intufire Acrylic
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Beverley Town FCminorOthers · 1 October 2024Community partnership with local football club. Hodgson Sealants announced partnership with Beverley Town FC, with various sponsorship activities including play-off final backing and sponsorship of local golf events.
• NBScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024New partnership announced between Hodgson Sealants and NBS, a leading specification platform for the construction industry. The partnership likely enables easier specification of Hodgson products in construction projects through NBS's digital specification tools.
• Mental Health CharityminorOthers · 18 September 2024Hodgson Sealants sponsors annual golf day in aid of mental health charity, demonstrating community commitment.
• Britchem LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Hodgson Sealants Group Ltd, parent company of Hodgson Sealants Ltd, acquired independent private label sealant manufacturer Britchem Ltd in April 2022. Britchem products (including Britchem logo and products) remain available through the group.
• FIT ShowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 March 2022Regular exhibitor at the FIT Show (Fabricator Installer Trade Show) for the glazing industry. Showcases market-leading sealants for both fabricators and installers.
• Glazing SummitcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 July 2019Proud sponsors of the Glazing Summit conference and exhibition. Managing Director Charles Hodgson commented on supporting this industry-leading event for fabricators, installers, component suppliers, and window industry professionals.
• RCI ShowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2019Regular exhibitor at the RCI Show (Roofing, Cladding, Insulation) alongside sister company HS Butyl. Showcases range of products for roofing, cladding, and insulation markets.
• BAU ExhibitioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 September 2018International exhibition participation at BAU in Munich, one of the world's leading architecture and building materials exhibitions.
• CoolKit LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefrigerated vehicle specialist CoolKit uses Hodgson Sealants products including HS30 with BioCote antimicrobial technology for temperature-controlled conversions. Working relationship spanning several years, with CoolKit seeking quality and durability in their refrigerated conversions for pharmaceuticals, foodservice, and analytical testing industries.
• PaneltexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHull-based Paneltex, one of the UK's largest refrigerated and specialized commercial vehicle body manufacturers, uses HS50 hybrid sealant for panel and rail bonding. Hodgson collaborated closely with Paneltex team to develop HS50 specifically for vehicle body building requirements, providing Best Practice Guide and training support.
• Victory Leisure HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYorkshire-based holiday home manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes works in close partnership with Hodgson Sealants technical and production teams. Hodgson developed specialist solutions for sealing and bonding applications, replacing less efficient PU adhesives with high-performance HY-SPEC HS50 products for faster, safer, greener production.
• BioCotecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with BioCote, experts in antimicrobial technology. Hodgson products including HygieneSeal and HS30 incorporate BioCote silver ion technology for proven antimicrobial protection reducing bacteria and microbes by up to 99.99%. Silver ions damage, stop, and disrupt bacteria cells for lasting protection.
• British Woodworking Federation Fire Door AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BWF Fire Door Alliance Scheme for rigorous testing of fire-rated products. Hodgson sealants work with the alliance to ensure products meet fire door safety standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sika AG: Sika is a global specialty chemicals leader with a major construction sealants and waterproofing portfolio (including the acquired Everbuild UK brand). Directly comparable to Hodgson in construction sealants and passive fire/waterproofing adjacencies.
• H.B. Fuller Company: H.B. Fuller is a global industrial adhesives and sealants producer serving construction, packaging, and durable goods markets. Comparable to Hodgson in industrial bonding/sealing solutions and custom formulation services.
• Tremco CPG (RPM International): Tremco Construction Products Group (part of RPM International) manufactures sealants, waterproofing, and passive fire protection products for construction. Directly comparable to Hodgson in firestopping sealants (Intufire®/Firestrip® equivalent) and facade sealing.
• Bostik (Arkema): Bostik is Arkema's global adhesives and sealants business with deep silicones, hybrids, and construction chemistry ranges, serving construction, industrial, and DIY markets. Closely comparable to Hodgson in product mix, end markets, and channel strategy.
• Soudal: Soudal is the world's largest independent sealant manufacturer, headquartered in Belgium. It is the most direct comparable to Hodgson: family-controlled independent, broad silicone/hybrid/acrylic sealant and adhesive portfolio, strong DIY/trade channel, and global manufacturing footprint.
• Cromar Building Products: Cromar Building Products is a UK-based independent manufacturer and distributor of building chemicals, sealants, waterproofing, and roofing products. Comparable to Hodgson as a UK independent competitor in construction sealants and related accessories.
• Selena Group (Tytan Professional): Selena is a Polish building chemicals group marketing sealants, foams, and adhesives globally under Tytan Professional and other brands. Comparable to Hodgson in product range, channels, and geographic expansion ambitions as an independent mid-sized sealant manufacturer.
• Henkel AG: Henkel operates major consumer and industrial adhesives/sealants brands (Loctite, Pattex, Ceresit) spanning silicones, hybrids, and PU foams. Directly competes with Hodgson in DIY/trade sealants and in industrial bonding applications across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Dow Inc. (DOWSIL): Dow is a global chemicals major; its DOWSIL silicones business is one of the largest silicone sealant suppliers worldwide. Directly comparable to Hodgson's Silfix® silicone line across construction, glazing, and industrial sealing.
• 3M Company: 3M is a diversified industrial giant with substantial adhesives, sealants, and tapes exposure across construction, automotive, and industrial customers. Overlaps with Hodgson in industrial sealing/bonding but operates across a far broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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