Cartell-UK
Cartell-UK Ltd is a UK-based specialty adhesives manufacturer founded in 2008, producing cyanoacrylate, anaerobic, UV-curing, structural methacrylate, PVA, silicone, and epoxy formulations under the MXBON, MXLOC, MXCUR, and MXCRYL brands for industrial buyers, private-label partners, and consumer/DIY retail across more than 140 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersCorby, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Cartell-UK does
Cartell-UK Ltd is a UK-headquartered, privately held manufacturer of specialty adhesives and sealants, founded in 2008 and operating from Corby, Northamptonshire, with additional production facilities in Asia. The company formulates and supplies a broad chemistry portfolio — 37 Cyanoacrylate formulations under the MXBON brand, anaerobic threadlockers and gasket makers under MXLOC, UV and UV/visible light curing adhesives under MXCUR, and two-component structural methacrylate adhesives under MXCRYL — alongside PVA, epoxy, polyurethane, oxime, and alcoxy silicone sealants, spray adhesives, and a consumer-grade tapes range. This product breadth is supported by an unusually extensive stack of regulated-industry certifications, including WRAS, DVGW, FDA, NSF, USP Class VI, ISO 9001 and 14001, REACH, and RoHS, qualifying the same formulations for industrial assembly, potable water, food contact, and biomedical applications.
Cartell-UK operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct e-commerce for SMB and consumer buyers through cartell-uk.com with quote-based B2B sales for industrial volumes. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured around customer-specified adhesive grade, annual volume, packaging requirements, and delivery terms, implying multi-year contracts for industrial buyers. A third revenue stream comes from private-label and custom-formulation manufacturing, where the company produces branded adhesive products for third parties seeking to capture margin on customized offerings. Geographic reach is claimed across 140+ countries spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America.
The firm's strategic positioning rests on three pillars: proprietary formulation breadth across nine adhesive chemistries; certification depth enabling access to regulated, high-margin industrial and life-science end-markets; and a dual UK/Asia manufacturing footprint that supports global delivery. The customer base is bifurcated between industrial and OEM buyers, consumer/DIY retailers, and private-label partners. Distinct infrastructure-light digital signals are limited — social media presence is established across LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram but there are no disclosed APIs, mobile applications, AI products, or public funding events — and the ownership structure remains founder/operator-led with no disclosed institutional investors, PE backing, or M&A activity in the available record.
Cartell-UK firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cartell-UK
- Legal name
- Cartell-UK Ltd
- Website
- https://cartell-uk.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Cartell-UK Ltd is a UK-based specialty adhesives manufacturer founded in 2008, producing cyanoacrylate, anaerobic, UV-curing, structural methacrylate, PVA, silicone, and epoxy formulations under the MXBON, MXLOC, MXCUR, and MXCRYL brands for industrial buyers, private-label partners, and consumer/DIY retail across more than 140 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cartell-UK industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Adhesives & Sealants
- NAICS
- Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH), Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)
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Where Cartell-UK is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Corby
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Cartell-UK business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Adhesive Product Sales: Direct sales of branded MXBON and MXLOC adhesive products through website and direct customer engagement
- Private Label Manufacturing: Custom adhesive formulation and manufacturing services for third-party brands, allowing partners to expand profit margins with customized products
- Industrial/Commercial Adhesives: B2B sales of industrial-grade adhesives including Cyanoacrylates, Anaerobics, UV Adhesives, and Structural Adhesives for manufacturing and assembly applications
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B Commercial and Industrial Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Cartell-UK product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cartell-UK manufactures and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and consumer adhesives and sealants under the MXBON, MXLOC, MXCUR, and MXCRYL brands. Their product range spans cyanoacrylates, anaerobic gasket makers and thread lockers, UV-curing adhesives, structural methacrylates, PVA and wood glues, silicones, epoxies, and tapes. The company also offers private label manufacturing services, producing custom-formulated adhesive products for third-party brands.
Product overview
Cartell-UK is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial and consumer adhesives, operating as a private label glue specialist. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into major product categories: Cyanoacrylate Adhesives (including All Purpose, High Temp Resistance, Low Odour Low Blooming, Metal Series, Rubber Toughened, Surface Insensitive Series sub-categories); Anaerobic Products (Gasket Makers, Pipe Sealants, Retaining Compounds, Thread Lockers); UV Adhesives (MXCUR series for plastic, glass and metal bonding); Structural Adhesives (MXCRYL series for metal and composite applications); PVA & Wood Glues; Spray Adhesives; Consumer & Epoxy products (superglues, epoxies, fabric glues, wood glues); Mastics, Acrylic & Silicones (sealants including PU polymers, oxime and neutral alcoxy silicones, general purpose and sanitary silicones, decorative caulks); Mitre Kits; and Tapes. The company provides both industrial-grade formulations and consumer products, with capabilities including private label manufacturing. Notable product brands include MXBON (cyanoacrylates, consumer adhesives), MXLOC (anaerobics), MXCUR (UV adhesives), and MXCRYL (structural adhesives).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MXBON: Primary product brand for cyanoacrylate adhesives and consumer adhesives including super glues, epoxies, wood glues, and PVAs
- MXLOC
- MXCUR
- MXCRYL
- MXBON Grip Fix
- MXBON PU
Products and services
- MXBON Cyanoacrylate Adhesives Single-component cyanoacrylate (superglue) adhesives for industrial and consumer use, covering multiple sub-series: all-purpose bonding, high-temperature resistance, low-odour/low-blooming grades, metal-bonding formulations, rubber-toughened grades for impact and peel resistance, and surface-insensitive series for difficult substrates.
- MXLOC Anaerobic Products Single-component anaerobic acrylic-based products that cure in the absence of air between metal surfaces. Includes gasket makers (e.g., MXLOC 510, 573, 574, 515, 518) for sealing flanges, and thread lockers (MXLOC 22, 42, 43, 62) in low, medium, and high strength grades for sealing and locking threaded fasteners.
- MXCUR UV-Curing Adhesives UV and UV/visible light curing acrylate adhesives including MXCUR 011, 321, 350, 351, 352, 311, and 349. Designed for bonding rigid or flexible PVC to polycarbonate without stress cracking, glass-to-glass and glass-to-metal bonding, and industrial metal/glass component sealing. Cure rapidly in 5-10 seconds under UV/visible light exposure.
- MXCRYL Structural Methacrylate Adhesives Two-component structural methacrylate adhesives (MXCRYL 300, 310, 321, 326, 330) for high-strength metal and composite bonding applications. Formulated for ultimate balance of mechanical strength and impact resistance in industrial assembly operations, including loudspeaker hardware and jewellery applications requiring fast fixture.
- MXBON PVA & Wood Glue Solvent-free, non-flammable water-resistant PVA adhesive meeting BS EV 204 D3 requirements. Suitable for softwoods, hardwoods, chipboard, blockboard, MDF and plywood. Dries clear with initial bond strength achieved in approximately 30 minutes and full strength in 24 to 48 hours.
- MXBON Consumer & Epoxy Adhesives Consumer-oriented adhesive range including solvent-free fabric glue, glass glue, general purpose wood glue, two-part epoxy glues (90-second, 5-minute rapid bond, repositionable, metal), epoxy putty, contact adhesive, all-purpose glue, and plastic glue. Designed for DIY repairs and household projects.
- MXBON Mastics, Acrylic & Silicone Sealants Sealant product line including MXBON PU polyurethane sealants (PU W, PU B, PU G), oxime silicones (white, grey, black), neutral alcoxy silicones, general purpose silicones (clear, white, black), sanitary silicones, acrylic decorative caulks, and Grip Fix acrylic adhesive sealants. Designed for construction, sanitary, and bonding applications.
- MXBON Heavy Duty Contact / Carpet Spray Adhesive Versatile, fast-acting aerosol spray adhesive designed for strong bonding on carpets, upholstery and other materials. Provides secure hold and long-lasting finish for both professional and DIY projects.
- MXBON Mitre Kit Combined kit consisting of 20g/50g/100g bottle of industrial strength MXBON 412 superglue with 100ml/200ml/400ml aerosol can of activator (2001G). Ideal for wood and UPVC jointing tasks. Dries clear without staining.
- MXBON Tapes Tape product line comprising masking tape (beige), painters masking tape (blue), polypropylene packing tape (clear), cloth tape (clear, white, black, silver), electrical insulation tape (yellow/green, blue, red, grey, black), and double-sided tape (tan, white). Includes BS standard-approved electrical tapes with flame retardant adhesive.
- Private Label Adhesive Manufacturing Custom adhesive formulation and manufacturing services for third-party brands, enabling partners to expand profit margins with customised adhesive products under their own branding. Supports packaging requirements including bottle type, labelling, and delivery expectations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Dries clear rapidly achieving initial bond strength in around 30 minutes with full strength in 24 to 48 hours
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Companies that use Cartell-UK
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Cartell-UK technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Cartell-UK partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Cartell-UK competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Dymax Corporation: Specialty manufacturer of UV/light-curable adhesives for medical, electronics, and industrial assembly. Directly comparable to Cartell-UK's MXCUR UV-curing franchise and shares the regulatory-certification-driven go-to-market approach.
- Cyberbond (H.B. Fuller): European specialist in cyanoacrylate and UV-curing adhesives serving industrial assembly markets. Closely comparable to Cartell-UK's MXBON and MXCUR product lines in terms of chemistry, application focus, and European distribution model.
- DELO Industrial Adhesives: German specialty adhesives company specializing in UV-curing, anaerobic, and structural adhesives for automotive, electronics, and medical applications. Comparable to Cartell-UK in chemistry mix and regulated-end-market focus, particularly UV-curing overlap.
- Permabond: UK-based specialty adhesives manufacturer focused on cyanoacrylates, anaerobics, UV-curing, and structural adhesives. Closest direct comparable to Cartell-UK by chemistry mix, geography (UK-headquartered), and target customer profile of industrial B2B buyers.
Broad incumbents
- Plexus (ITW): ITW-owned methacrylate structural adhesive brand serving transportation, marine, and composite assembly. Comparable to Cartell-UK's MXCRYL structural methacrylate line in target markets and chemistry.
- H.B. Fuller: US-listed global industrial adhesives manufacturer serving packaging, construction, and assembly markets. Comparable to Cartell-UK as a multi-chemistry industrial adhesive specialist with global distribution, though at significantly larger scale.
- 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with adhesives and tapes product lines. Comparable to Cartell-UK's tape portfolio and broader adhesive chemistries as a broad incumbent rather than a focused specialist.
- Henkel (Loctite): Global specialty chemicals leader and dominant force in cyanoacrylate and anaerobic adhesives via its Loctite brand. Directly comparable to Cartell-UK's MXBON and MXLOC franchises but operating at vastly greater scale with full-spectrum industrial and consumer coverage.
- Bostik (Arkema): Major specialty adhesives and sealants business owned by Arkema, with strong positions in industrial bonding, construction sealants, and consumer DIY. Closely comparable to Cartell-UK across the silicone, polyurethane, and cyanoacrylate portfolio.
- Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company with strong construction sealant and structural adhesive franchises. Comparable to Cartell-UK's Mastics, Acrylic & Silicones and structural methacrylate (MXCRYL) product lines, particularly for construction and infrastructure applications.
Market position
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Cartell-UK social profiles
Digital presenceCartell-UK compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance15 records
Cartell-UK financial estimates
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Cartell-UK leadership team
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Cartell-UK funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Cartell-UK M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Cartell-UK
What does Cartell-UK do?
Cartell-UK manufactures and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and consumer adhesives and sealants under the MXBON, MXLOC, MXCUR, and MXCRYL brands. Their product range spans cyanoacrylates, anaerobic gasket makers and thread lockers, UV-curing adhesives, structural methacrylates, PVA and wood glues, silicones, epoxies, and tapes. The company also offers private label manufacturing services, producing custom-formulated adhesive products for third-party brands.
Is Cartell-UK a public or private company?
Cartell-UK is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Cartell-UK founded?
Cartell-UK was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Cartell-UK based?
Cartell-UK is headquartered in Corby, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Cartell-UK make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Adhesive Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are private Label Manufacturing and industrial/Commercial Adhesives.
Who are Cartell-UK's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Dymax Corporation, Cyberbond (H.B. Fuller), DELO Industrial Adhesives and Permabond. Broad incumbents are Plexus (ITW), H.B. Fuller, 3M, Henkel (Loctite), Bostik (Arkema) and Sika AG.
Does Cartell-UK have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cartell-UK.
What industry is Cartell-UK in?
Cartell-UK's product category is Industrial Adhesives & Sealants. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAA, Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals, with a secondary code of IMAEAGAH, Adhesives (Structural & Assembly). Its NAICS code is 32552 and its SIC code is 2891.