BDK

What BDK does

BDK Industrial Products Limited is a UK-based contract manufacturer and adhesive tape converter specialising in bespoke engineered adhesive components for medical devices and selected industrial applications. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Ipswich, Suffolk, the company operates an ISO 13485-certified Class 7 cleanroom facility and is FDA registered, producing 20M+ parts annually from a stock of 300+ materials. Its medical portfolio spans advanced wound care dressings (silicone gel and medicated), medical adhesive tapes, precision components for diagnostic devices and continuous glucose monitors, and adhesive assemblies for wearable medical devices and drug delivery systems.

The company's core technology is adhesive tape conversion — combining rotary die cutting, precision slitting, multi-layer lamination, RF welding, laser cutting, perforation, and component placement with in-house adhesive testing (peel, shear, tack, ISO 10993 biocompatibility, ageing and wear). BDK generates revenue through two streams: (1) B2B contract manufacturing services sold via enterprise field sales with project-based quotations valid for 30 days, and (2) authorised distribution of manufactured tapes and adhesives from Advance Tapes, Bostik, Scapa, SteraTape, Tesa, and 3M. Its 3M Preferred Converter and 3M Medical Preferred Converter designations, combined with its 2021 acquisition by ATP Adhesive Systems Group (Switzerland), provide end-to-end formulation-to-conversion capability.

BDK serves at least seven verticals — medical device manufacturing (primary), automotive, aerospace and defence, construction, electronics, renewable energy, and security/brand protection — with named customers including the NHS and COVID-19 diagnostic test manufacturers. The company employs 90+ staff, exhibits at major industry events (EWMA, COMPAMED, Arab Health, Medtec, The Advanced Materials Show), and reports that its products are used in over 90 countries.

Name

BDK

Legal name

BDK Industrial Products Limited

Website

https://bdk.uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BDK Industrial Products Limited is a UK-based, ISO 13485-certified contract manufacturer and adhesive tape converter producing bespoke engineered adhesive components for medical device OEMs and industrial customers across more than 90 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Manufacturing and Adhesive Tape Conversion

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEAGAJ

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants

Keywords

• Medical device manufacturing
• Adhesive tape conversion
• Contract manufacturing services
• Wound care dressings
• Engineered adhesive components

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: B2B contract manufacturing of bespoke engineered adhesive components and medical device assemblies. Revenue is generated through project-based manufacturing contracts with customers across medical, aerospace, automotive, and other industries. Services include prototyping, pilot production, and high-volume subcontract manufacturing.
2. Adhesive Tape Distribution: Distribution of manufactured tapes and adhesives including adhesive transfer tapes, high performance tapes, single and double sided tapes, specialist adhesives, and structural adhesives through authorised distributor relationships with Advance Tapes, Bostik, Scapa, SteraTape, Tesa, and 3M products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BDK is a B2B contract manufacturer and adhesive tape converter that designs, prototypes, and produces bespoke medical devices and precision-engineered adhesive components. Its core offering consists of advanced wound care dressings, medical adhesive tapes, medical device components (for diagnostics and wearables), medicated dressings, and wearable medical device adhesive parts, together with custom and stock converted adhesive tapes for industrial sectors, all manufactured inside an ISO 13485 Class 7 cleanroom. Supporting services span rotary die cutting, slitting, lamination, RF welding, perforation, component placement, prototyping, and IQ/OQ/PQ process validation.

Product overview

BDK is a market-leading medical device manufacturer and adhesive tape converter offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered adhesive components and manufacturing services. The core offering centers on five medical device product categories: Advanced Wound Care (silicone gel dressings), Medical Adhesive Tape (acrylic and silicone-based tapes), Medical Device Components (precision parts for diagnostics and wearables), Medicated Dressings (with active ingredient dosing), and Wearable Medical Devices (adhesive components for sensors and drug delivery). Supporting these medical products is a range of industrial tape products including Custom Adhesive Tape, Adhesive Transfer Tapes, High Performance Tapes (thermally conductive, electrically conductive, EMI shielding), Single & Double Sided Tapes, and Structural Adhesives. BDK also provides comprehensive manufacturing capabilities including Rotary Die Cutting, Slitting, Lamination, RF Welding, Perforation, Component Placement, Cleanroom Manufacturing, and Prototyping/Pilot Production. The company operates as a 3M Preferred Converter and part of ATP Adhesive Systems Group, enabling end-to-end solutions from adhesive formulation through conversion to finished medical device components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Wound Care Specialized wound care products including silicone gel dressings and perforated silicone gel wound contact layers engineered to maintain a moist healing environment, supplied to medical device manufacturers and healthcare organisations.
• Medical Adhesive Tape Medical-grade adhesive tapes designed for secure fixation of medical devices and dressings to skin, available in acrylic and silicone formulations for healthcare applications.
• Medical Device Components Precision-engineered adhesive components for medical diagnostic devices, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and lateral flow device sub-assemblies manufactured to medical-grade tolerances.
• Medicated Dressings Advanced wound dressings incorporating active pharmaceutical ingredients for enhanced wound healing, manufactured with precision dosing capabilities.
• Wearable Medical Devices Adhesive components for wearable medical devices including sensors, monitors, and drug delivery systems designed for extended skin contact.
• Custom Adhesive Tape Bespoke die-cut adhesive tape solutions customised to specific application requirements for industrial and healthcare customers.
• Adhesive Transfer Tapes Transfer tapes for bonding applications, available in jumbo rolls up to 2,250mm wide slit to rolls as narrow as 4mm.
• High Performance Tapes Specialist industrial tapes including thermally conductive, electrically conductive, EMI shielding, ultra-thin and optically clear materials.
• Single and Double Sided Tapes Single and double-sided adhesive tapes for bonding, mounting, and sealing applications across various industry sectors.
• Structural Adhesives High-strength structural adhesives sourced from 3M and supplied by BDK for demanding bonding applications as an authorised 3M distributor.
• Specialist Adhesives Custom-formulated adhesive solutions including transfer, single-sided, double-sided, and thermally activated systems for specialised applications.
• Rotary Die Cutting Services High-precision rotary die cutting service using cylindrical rotary dies for fast, repeated accuracy in producing custom adhesive components including single or double-sided tape, transfer, foam or film tape.
• ISO 13485 Cleanroom Manufacturing ISO 13485:2016 certified Class 7 (Class 10,000) cleanroom production with bio-burden monitoring compliant with BS EN ISO 14644, offered as a contract manufacturing service for medical device customers.
• Multi-Layer Lamination Multi-layer lamination service combining multiple processes and materials into complex adhesive component constructions for diagnostic and medical device applications.
• RF Welding Service Radio Frequency (RF) welding service for bonding thermoplastics and assembling medical devices, offered as part of BDK's contract manufacturing capability.
• Prototyping and Pilot Production Full-service prototyping from flatbed or plotter cut samples through to IQ/OQ/PQ process validation for medical device manufacturing readiness, offered as a contract service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 million parts manufactured per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and standard.

• ATP Adhesive Systems GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, BDK became part of ATP Adhesive Systems Group based in Switzerland. This partnership enables end-to-end adhesive solutions combining ATP's formulation capabilities with BDK's conversion expertise. ATP exclusively develops sustainable adhesive solutions for medical products and won the Best Client-Specific Sustainable Adhesive Products Award 2022.
• CodiKoatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021B DK partnered with CodiKoat as project leader on an antiviral project part funded by Innovate UK. Innovation is at the core of this collaboration to develop antiviral adhesive technologies.
• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBDK holds the highest designation from 3M as both a Preferred Converter and Medical Preferred Converter. This status grants preferential pricing terms, direct support from 3M material specialists, access to exclusive new products, and accelerated processing times. 3M Preferred Converters are amongst 3M's most trusted partners.
• Advance TapesstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor for Advance Tapes adhesive products alongside other major tape manufacturers.
• BostikstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor for Bostik adhesive products.
• ScapastandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor for Scapa adhesive tape products.
• SteraTapestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor for SteraTape adhesive products.
• TesastandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor for Tesa adhesive tape products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Loparex: Loparex manufactures release liners and coated film solutions serving medical, hygiene, and industrial tape applications — a directly comparable specialty converter with overlap in film-based medical adhesive components.
• Adhesives Research: Adhesives Research develops and converts pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and films for medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications — a near-identical business model to BDK with overlapping medical device and industrial customer base.
• Scapa Healthcare: Scapa Healthcare is a global medical adhesive tape converter and contract manufacturer serving wound care, wearable medical devices, and diagnostics — directly comparable to BDK's core medical adhesive component business and similar product/market overlap.
• Boyd Corporation: Boyd Corporation is a contract manufacturer of engineered materials, thermal management, and sealing solutions for medical and industrial customers. Comparable custom converting model serving medical device OEMs with multi-layer laminations and die-cut components.
• Stradis Healthcare: Stradis Healthcare is a medical device contract manufacturer and packager specialising in sterile barrier systems, kitting, and assembly for medical device OEMs — comparable in scale and in serving regulated medical packaging and device assembly markets.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global (Healthcare): Berry Global's Healthcare division manufactures tapes, films, and components for wound care, ostomy, and medical device applications. A much larger diversified packaging and healthcare manufacturer with overlapping adhesive component capabilities.
• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies): Henkel is a global leader in industrial and medical adhesives including pressure-sensitive tapes and structural adhesives. A broad incumbent whose medical adhesive portfolio directly overlaps BDK's products and customer industries.
• Avery Dennison Medical: Avery Dennison's Medical division produces pressure-sensitive adhesive components for wound care, wearables, and diagnostics. A larger, publicly listed incumbent with comparable product categories but broader portfolio and global scale beyond BDK's niche focus.
• Tesa (Medical Division): Tesa, a Beiersdorf company, manufactures specialty adhesive tapes including medical-grade products. BDK is also an authorised Tesa distributor; Tesa competes upstream with its own converter-grade materials used by BDK and similar converters.

Others

• ATP Adhesive Systems Group: ATP Adhesive Systems Group is BDK's Swiss parent company, a specialty adhesive formulator supplying medical and industrial customers. Comparable as a strategic peer for vertically integrated adhesive solutions, and a reference point for parent-group capabilities BDK can leverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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