Tricel Composites

What Tricel Composites does

Tricel Composites is a Leeds-headquartered distributor of raw material composite supplies, operating across the UK and Ireland as the primary UK entity (Tricel Composites (GB) Limited, Company Registration Number 2082583) of the privately held Tricel Group, a diversified conglomerate with over 60 years of composites industry experience. The company sells resins (polyester, epoxy, polyurethane, vinylester), gelcoats, reinforcements (glass, carbon, Kevlar/aramid), core materials (PVC foam, honeycomb, balsa, PET, polyurethane foam, polypropylene honeycomb, Coosa panels, Lantor cores), wax and mould release agents, sealants and adhesives, and ancillary tools to manufacturers in marine, automotive/transport, construction, wind energy, custom moulding, and general industrial sectors. Its proprietary branded lines include TriRoof GRP roofing systems (with up to 25-year guarantees), TriCure composite resins, TriCast clear epoxy, TriJect RTM/infusion resins, TriDrive UV-resistant resin driveway systems, TriGrip MS polymer adhesive, and TriKlean non-hazardous solvent cleaner, complemented by UK in-house sealants/adhesives manufacturing at 30 tonnes/month under ISO 9001:2015.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with each customer assigned a dedicated composites account manager, backed by a network of strategically located depots across the UK and Ireland that enable next-day delivery through specialist couriers. It holds exclusive distribution rights for Coosa Composites in the UK, Ireland, and France and is the exclusive supplier of Kisling sealants and adhesives in the composites industry, alongside authorised distributor relationships with Polynt Group, Scott Bader, Sarzyna Chemical, Lantor, Chem-Trend, Colorplas, Jushi, CPIC, Wanda Fiber, Vitrulan, Spheretex, ThermHex, Trident Foams, and others. Pricing is quote-based with unit pricing on branded kits, quantities ranging from 1kg to 1000kg, and downstream ecosystem programs (TriRoof stockist and TriDrive certified installer training) extending its reach into trade counters and installation networks.

Revenue mechanics are one-time transactional sales of physical materials with no software, subscription, or recurring digital revenue layer, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company is private, headquartered at Unit A, Fox Way, Leeds, LS10 1PS, with 101-250 employees and active distribution relationships across six end-market verticals in two primary geographies (UK and Ireland, with France via Coosa Composites).

Name

Tricel Composites

Legal name

Tricel Composites (GB) Limited

Website

https://tricelcomposites.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tricel Composites is a UK-based distributor of raw material composite supplies, serving marine, automotive, construction, wind energy, and industrial manufacturers across the UK and Ireland with proprietary brands and exclusive global distribution partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Materials Distribution

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tire Cord & Industrial Reinforcement Fabrics (IMAOABAK)

Keywords

• Composite materials distribution
• Resin supplies wholesale
• GRP roofing systems
• Gelcoats and reinforcements
• Composite raw materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Composite Materials Distribution: Tricel Composites operates as a distributor of raw material composite supplies, selling resins, gelcoats, reinforcements, core materials, tools, and ancillary products to manufacturers in marine, automotive, construction, wind energy, and transport industries. Products are available in quantities from 1kg to 1000kg. The company also offers TriRoof GRP roofing systems as a proprietary branded product line.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Tricel Composites distributes raw composite materials including resins (polyester, epoxy, polyurethane, vinylester), gelcoats, reinforcements (glass, carbon, Kevlar), core materials (foam, honeycomb), and ancillary products to manufacturers in marine, automotive, construction, wind energy, and transport industries. The company also manufactures and sells proprietary branded lines including TriRoof GRP roofing systems, TriCast epoxy resins, TriCure composite resins, TriJect RTM/infusion resins, TriDrive driveway systems, TriKlean cleaning products, and TriGrip adhesives.

Product overview

Tricel Composites is a raw material composite supplies distributor rather than a software platform. The company offers an extensive portfolio of composite materials organized into distinct product categories: Resins (including the TriCure, TriDrive, TriJect, and TriCast branded sub-ranges), Gelcoats, Core Materials (Coosa Composites panels, Lantor materials, polypropylene honeycomb), Reinforcements (glass, carbon, Kevlar/aramid), Wax and Mould Release, Sealants and Adhesives (including TriGrip adhesive), Tools and Ancillaries (including TriKlean cleaner, bulk acetone), and the TriRoof GRP Roofing Systems sub-brand. The company operates as an authorized distributor for leading manufacturers including Polynt, Sarzyna Chemical, Scott Bader, ChemTrend, Lantor, Coosa Composites, Jushi, CPIC, and others, supplying into marine, automotive, construction, wind energy, transport, and moulding industries across the UK and Ireland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Resin Supplies Wide range of resins including polyester, epoxy, polyurethane, vinylester, NPG, DCPD, casting, general purpose, chemical resistant, RTM/injection, and rapid cure resins serving marine, automotive, construction, and transport industries.
• TriCure Composite Resin Range Orthophthalic and isophthalic polyester resins with cobalt, cobalt-free, low styrene emissions, and high chemical resistance grade options. Gel times from 8-50 minutes, HDT 50-127°C.
• TriDrive Resin Driveway System UV-resistant two-part polyurethane resin system for bound paving, driveways, pathways, and external surfacing, including complementary aggregates and certified installer training.
• TriJect Resins and Reinforcements Resins and reinforcements designed for RTM, Silicone Membrane, and Infusion applications including fire retardant, DCPD, orthophthalic, isophthalic, and ECO resins with lower viscosities for closed mould processes.
• TriCast Clear Epoxy Resin Two-component crystal clear epoxy casting resin system with TriCast 10 for shallow pours up to 10mm and TriCast 50 for deeper pours up to 50mm, including 50% extra free on all kit sizes.
• 16B10620 Epoxy Resin System Solvent-free low viscosity epoxy system for decorative applications available with two hardeners (A for shallow pours up to 0.5cm, K for pours up to 100mm). Nonylphenol-free formulation.
• PET Resin Sustainable PET resins including TriCure 19B721E with 27-33% recycled PET content and TriJect 13A351K for liquid moulding processes, supporting circular economy and reducing carbon footprint.
• Gelcoats Full range of gelcoats including Orthophthalic, Isophthalic, NPG, Vinylester, and Tooling gelcoats in over 300 colours for brush or spray application with Lloyd's-approved options available.
• Core Materials Comprehensive range including PVC foam, honeycomb core, plywood, balsa wood, polyurethane foam, PET foam, polystyrene, and pseudo cores for marine, aerospace, automotive, and construction applications.
• Coosa Composites Panels Exclusive UK, Ireland, and France distribution of Coosa Composites high-performance structural composite panels reinforced with fiberglass. Bluewater series (up to 40% weight reduction versus plywood), Nautical series, and PRO series products.
• Lantor Composite Materials Official UK/Ireland distribution of Lantor Coremat, Soric, Teccore, Skincore textile foam cores and Finishmat surface veils for open and closed moulding applications.
• Polypropylene Honeycomb Core Lightweight, high-strength honeycomb structure material fully recyclable with moisture and chemical resistance, available in various thicknesses (3.5mm-28mm) with different cell sizes.
• Reinforcements Range including glass reinforcements (E-glass, chopped strand mat, woven rovings), carbon fibre, aramid/Kevlar, and hybrid fabrics available in various weights, patterns, and sizes.
• Advanced Composite Reinforcements Carbon, Aramid, Kevlar, and Hybrid fabrics with pre-preg options including Vitech coated fabrics, tapes, and specialty reinforcements for aerospace, automotive, marine, and sporting industries.
• Wax and Mould Release Complete range including paste and liquid waxes (Meguiars Mirror Glaze, Honey Wax), PVA release agents, chemical/semi-permanent release agents, and internal release agents.
• Sealants and Adhesives Wide range including methyl methacrylates, cyanoacrylates, anaerobics, epoxies, UV curable, acrylics, and methacrylates. Manufactured in UK to ISO 9001:2015 with 30 tonnes/month capacity.
• TriGrip MS Polymer Adhesive Versatile multipurpose MS polymer adhesive available in white, clear, or grey. Solvent, silicone, and isocyanate-free with up to 300% flexibility. Adheres to metals, wood, concrete, plastics, and composites.
• Tools and Ancillaries Complete range including mixing/dispensing equipment, abrasives, personal safety gear, surface primers, tooling pastes, brushes, and rollers.
• TriKlean Acetone Alternative Non-hazardous, biodegradable solvent cleaner that is 100% biodegradable, non-flammable, and 11x more powerful than acetone. Available in liquid and wipe formats for cleaning resin tools.
• Bulk Acetone Supplies High-quality acetone solvent in bulk quantities from 1 litre to 200 litres with next-day delivery available across UK and Ireland.
• Hand Sanitiser WHO-formula hand sanitisers in gel and liquid forms at 70% and 80% alcohol concentrations. Sizes from 50ml to 5 litres. Tested to BS EN 1276 and BS EN 150 standards.
• TriRoof GRP Roofing Systems Complete GRP roofing systems including Complete GRP System (25-year guarantee), HPX Overlay System, MultiFlex GRP System, Acrylic Roof Coating, PU Waterproofing, and Winter Grade Materials for flat roof installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• On-time delivery guaranteed through specialist courier network
• +5 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• Coosa CompositescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTricel Composites is the exclusive distributor of Coosa Composites products in the UK, Ireland, and France. Coosa manufactures structural composite panels reinforced with fiberglass and high-density foam for marine, transport, and construction sectors.
• Polynt GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Polynt Group products including high-performance resins, gel coats, and intermediates for composites, coatings, and construction. Polynt is a global leader in specialty chemicals.
• Scott BadercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Scott Bader products including Crystic resin range. Scott Bader is a global manufacturing company producing composite materials.
• Sarzyna ChemicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Sarzyna Chemical products with over 80 years experience producing synthetic resins including epoxy and polyester ranges for marine, construction, automotive, and industrial sectors.
• LantorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Lantor partner in the UK and Ireland distributing textile foam cores (Soric, Coremat, Teccore, Skincore) and surface veils (Finishmat) for composite applications.
• ColorplasstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Colorplas gelcoats and colour pastes for the GRP composites industry with focus on low-styrene technologies for marine, transport, and architectural sectors.
• West & Senior LtdstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of West & Senior pigment dispersions manufactured in the UK since 1952 for coatings, plastics, and composites industries.
• JushicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Jushi fiberglass products, one of the world's largest fiberglass manufacturers with products used in automotive, wind energy, and construction.
• CPIC FiberstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of CPIC fiberglass products, a global specialist with production in Brazil and China known for high-performance rovings, mats, and fabrics.
• Wanda FiberstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Wanda fiberglass chopped strand mats and fabrics for marine, automotive, and industrial use across UK and Ireland.
• RymatexstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Rymatex technical textiles and reinforcements including fiberglass and carbon fiber fabrics for construction, transport, and renewable energy sectors.
• VitrulanstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Vitrulan high-performance technical textiles and reinforcement fabrics made from glass, carbon, and synthetic fibers for marine, wind energy, and construction.
• Chem-TrendstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Chem-Trend high-performance catalysts, release agents, and cleaners for composites, die casting, and thermoplastics industries.
• OxytopstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Oxytop organic peroxides for copolymerisation of unsaturated polyester resins, with focus on safety and environmental responsibility.
• SpheretexstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Spheretex laminatable core materials for lightweight composite parts combining reinforcement, core, and flow media for marine, transport, and industrial applications.
• ThermHexstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of ThermHex polypropylene honeycomb cores for lightweight sandwich panels serving automotive, marine, and industrial markets.
• Trident Foams LimitedstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based manufacturer of rigid polyurethane and specialty foam cores serving marine, construction, aerospace, and renewable sectors.
• KislingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive suppliers of Kisling sealants and adhesives in the composite industry, including high-strength methacrylate and epoxy-based structural adhesives, anaerobic adhesives, and hybrid polymer adhesives.
• Magnum Venus Products (MVP)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Magnum Venus Products equipment for composite manufacturing applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Composites One: North America's largest distributor of composite raw materials, supplying resins, reinforcements, core materials, and ancillary products. Highly comparable business model as a value-added composites distributor with proprietary technical support, closed-mould process expertise, and similar end-market coverage (marine, transportation, construction, wind).
• GRP Supplies Ltd: UK supplier of GRP (glass reinforced plastic) materials including resins, gelcoats, glass fibre, and roofing systems. Directly comparable as a smaller UK distributor competing in overlapping roofing and GRP product categories with Tricel Composites.
• John Burn Ltd: UK-based distributor of composite materials and engineering plastics supplying resins, sheet, rod, and ancillary products to industrial customers. Comparable regional distributor with overlapping product portfolio and customer base in the UK composites market.
• East Coast Fibreglass Supplies: UK-based distributor of fibreglass and composite raw materials (resins, glass reinforcements, core materials, tools) serving marine, automotive, and construction customers. Directly comparable as a regional composite raw material distributor with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• Distral Group: European distributor of composite raw materials including resins, gelcoats, reinforcements, and core materials serving marine, transportation, construction, and industrial customers. Directly comparable as a multi-territory composite materials distributor with overlapping supplier brands and customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Polynt Group: Italian-headquartered global specialty chemicals company producing resins, gel coats, and intermediates for composites, coatings, and construction. Comparable as a Tricel distribution partner and broader composites industry incumbent supplying large industrial customers directly.
• Gurit: Switzerland-based composites solutions provider supplying core materials, prepregs, and structural profiles primarily to wind energy, marine, and aerospace markets. Comparable as a composites materials specialist with significant wind energy exposure, similar to Tricel's reinforcement and core materials business.
• Norco Composites: UK manufacturer of GRP composites and sandwich panels serving marine, defence, and industrial markets. Comparable as a UK-based composites business operating in overlapping marine and construction end-markets, though as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Scott Bader: UK-headquartered global manufacturer of composite resins, gelcoats, and structural adhesives. Comparable as a Tricel supplier-partner and broader industry incumbent; competes with Tricel at the manufacturer level for large OEM accounts but supplies through Tricel for distribution reach.

Others

• Coosa Composites: US-based manufacturer of structural composite panels reinforced with fiberglass and foam cores for marine, transport, and construction. Comparable as a Tricel exclusive distribution partner; the partnership makes Coosa both a supplier and a closely aligned business rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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