What Britchem does

Britchem is a UK-based private label and OEM manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, and fillers, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire. The company manufactures exclusively under customer brands — it does not sell products under its own label — and positions itself as a confidential "brand partner" to B2B clients seeking custom-branded construction-chemical products. Its core offering spans six product categories: acrylic, silicone, hybrid, fire-rated, and butyl sealants, plus surface fillers, with packaging formats ranging from 310ml/380ml cartridges and 600ml foil sausages to pots, buckets, and full own-label outer packaging.

The company operates from a 40,000 sq. ft. dedicated manufacturing facility in West Yorkshire, strategically located near the M62 and M1 motorway networks for UK distribution. An in-house laboratory staffed by experienced chemists supports continuous formulation improvement, custom product development, and integration of latest raw material technology. Britchem holds ISO 9001 quality management certification and is a member of the British Adhesive and Sealant Association (BASA).

Britchem generates revenue through negotiated private-label manufacturing contracts on a per-customer basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company was acquired in 2022 by Hodgson Sealants Group Ltd, an independent sealant manufacturer based in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within that group.

Name

Britchem

Legal name

Britchem

Website

https://britchem.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Britchem is a UK-based private label manufacturer producing customer-branded sealants, adhesives, and fillers from a 40,000 sq. ft. West Yorkshire facility for B2B clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealants and Adhesives Manufacturing

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

Keywords

• Private label sealants
• Contract adhesive manufacturing
• OEM filler production
• Own label sealants
• Industrial sealant formulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Heckmondwike

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Label Manufacturing: Britchem generates revenue by manufacturing sealants, adhesives, and fillers exclusively under customer brands (private label). The company does not sell products under its own brand. Revenue is generated through product manufacturing contracts with businesses requiring custom-branded sealant solutions. The company offers various packaging options including 310ml & 380ml cartridges, 600ml foil sausages, pots and buckets, and can source own label cartons and outer packaging.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Britchem manufactures sealants, adhesives, and fillers exclusively under customer brands on a private label / OEM basis. The company produces six core product categories — acrylic, silicone, hybrid, fire-rated, and butyl sealants, plus fillers — in multiple packaging formats (310ml/380ml cartridges, 600ml foil sausages, pots, buckets, and custom outer packaging) from its 40,000 sq. ft. West Yorkshire facility.

Product overview

Britchem is a manufacturer of customer-branded (private label) sealants, adhesives, and fillers operating as a brand partner for customers who want products under their own brand. The company produces six core product categories: Acrylic Sealants, Silicone Sealants, Hybrid Sealants & Adhesives, Fire Sealants, Butyl Sealants, and Filler. All products are manufactured to customer specifications with emphasis on confidentiality, available in various packaging formats including 310ml/380ml cartridges, 600ml foil sausages, pots, buckets, and custom outer packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acrylic Sealants Water-based acrylic sealant for general construction and DIY applications, suitable for filling gaps and cracks in various substrates, manufactured under customer brand (private label).
• Silicone Sealants Flexible silicone-based sealant offering durable bonding and sealing for joints, windows, and wet areas, manufactured under customer brand (private label).
• Hybrid Sealants & Adhesives Combined sealant and adhesive products that blend hybrid polymer technology for versatile bonding and sealing applications, manufactured under customer brand (private label).
• Fire Sealants Fire-rated sealant designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through joints and gaps in fire-rated structures, manufactured under customer brand (private label).
• Butyl Sealants Butyl-based sealant with excellent adhesion and weather resistance for construction and industrial applications, manufactured under customer brand (private label).
• Filler Surface filler compound for preparing walls and surfaces prior to sealing or painting applications, manufactured under customer brand (private label).

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Henkel: Global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings with brands such as Loctite and Pattex. Competes with Britchem in the construction sealants and adhesives category and operates large-scale B2B contract manufacturing operations.
• Sika AG: Swiss multinational specialty chemicals company with a strong sealants, adhesives and construction chemicals portfolio. Competes with Britchem across silicone, hybrid polymer and fire-rated sealants globally and offers private label production at scale.
• Dow Chemical: Global chemical major with a significant construction chemicals and silicone sealants business. Competes broadly with Britchem across raw material supply and finished sealant categories at industrial scale.
• Bostik: Global adhesive and sealant manufacturer (Arkema group) with extensive product portfolios across construction, industrial and DIY channels. Competes with Britchem in sealants and adhesives and offers private label / contract manufacturing at much larger scale.
• Tremco: Established manufacturer of sealants, waterproofing and weatherproofing products for the construction industry. Directly comparable to Britchem's silicone, hybrid and fire-rated sealant categories and serves similar B2B contractor and specifier channels.

Direct peers

• Adshead Ratcliffe: UK-based specialist manufacturer of sealants and adhesives under the Arbo brand. Closely comparable to Britchem in product range (silicone, hybrid, polyurethane sealants) and target customer segments (construction, trade, private label).
• Geocel: UK-focused sealant and adhesive brand specializing in construction and DIY applications including silicone and hybrid sealants. Comparable to Britchem in product mix, packaging formats, and UK distribution channels.
• Everbuild (Sika): UK sealant, adhesive and building chemicals brand owned by Sika. Competes directly with Britchem in silicone sealants, acrylic sealants and expanding foam categories across the UK DIY and trade markets.
• Hodgson Sealants Group: Britchem's parent company and direct peer — independent UK sealant manufacturer producing branded and customer-branded sealants, adhesives and fillers from a Yorkshire facility. The two share product categories, customer types (B2B/private label), and a UK-based manufacturing footprint.

Emerging players

• CT1: Niche UK-based construction sealant and adhesive manufacturer specializing in hybrid polymer technology. Comparable to Britchem's hybrid sealant range with overlapping customer base in construction and trade.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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