Polymarine Ltd

Name

Polymarine Ltd

Legal name

Polymarine Ltd

Website

https://polymarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Adhesives and Boat Care Products

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) & Inflatable Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Marine adhesive manufacturing
• Inflatable boat repair
• Boat cleaning products
• Marine paints coatings
• Inflatable boat accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Melton Mowbray

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Adhesives and Sealants: Sale of specialized adhesives including PVC adhesives, Hypalon adhesives, solvents, and sealants for inflatable boat repair and manufacturing. Products sold in various sizes from 70ml tubes to 5 litre containers.
2. Marine Paints and Coatings: Sale of flexible paints including Flexithane for Hypalon and Superflex for PVC fabrics, along with UV protection finishes and polishes for boat maintenance.
3. Cleaning and Maintenance Products: Sale of boat cleaning products including Heavy Duty Inflatable Boat Cleaner, All Purpose Maintenance RIB Cleaner, and Riptide eco-friendly product range. Also includes polish, UV protection, and stain removal products.
4. Parts and Accessories: Sale of inflatable boat valves (various models including A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, B7, C7, A8, A10, Budget, Flush Fit, Zodiac), snap davits (Insta-Lock and Weaver), rubber components, fabrics, patches, repair kits, and wheels.
5. Private Label Products: Custom adhesive formulations manufactured under private (own) label for specific customer applications. Offered in any pack size, any label, any outer carton customized to suit customer needs. Particularly targeted at tube manufacture market.
6. Professional Services: Technical support services including site visits, bespoke adhesive formulation development, and technical guidance for customers worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Polymarine Ltd manufactures and supplies specialist adhesives, flexible paints, cleaning products, valves, snap davits, and accessories for the manufacture, care, and repair of inflatable boats including RIBs, SIBs, and dinghies. Core formulated products include the 3026 PVC adhesive and 2990 Hypalon adhesive lines, the Flexithane and Superflex flexible paint systems, and the Riptide bio-degradable cleaners, complemented by valves, snap davits, repair kits, reinforced fabrics, and private-label contract manufacturing for tube manufacturers.

Product overview

Polymarine Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of adhesives, cleaners, paints, spares and accessories for the manufacture, care and repair of inflatable boats, dinghies, SIBs (Soft Inflatable Boats) and RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats). Founded in 1976 and now owned by Anglo Adhesives & Services Ltd, the company offers a comprehensive product portfolio centered around two core adhesive formulations: PVC Adhesive 3026 and Hypalon Adhesive 2990, supported by associated solvents, primers, and sealants. The product range spans repair kits, flexible paints (Flexithane for Hypalon, Superflex for PVC), professional cleaning products including the recently rebranded Heavy Duty Inflatable Boat Cleaner and All Purpose Maintenance RIB Cleaner, UV protection finishes, and a full line of inflatable boat valves and snap davits. Under the Riptide sub-brand, the company offers eco-friendly cleaning products for yachts and cruisers. Polymarine also provides private-label adhesive manufacturing services for tube manufacturers. The company operates from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK, and serves customers worldwide through an extensive distributor network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Riptide: Eco-friendly boat cleaning products range including Hull & Deck, Interior All Surface, Porthole & Glass, Silicon Free Polish, Toilet Cleaner, Water Proofer, and Exterior Multipurpose cleaners.
• Snap Davits
• Polymarine Valves

Products and services

• Polymarine 3026 PVC Adhesive Two-part adhesive for repairing PVC inflatable boat tubes. Mixed with curative at a 25:1 ratio, used for interior and exterior patches, transom repairs, and bonding PVC fabrics. Available in 70ml, 250ml, 1ltr and 5ltr containers.
• Polymarine 2990 Hypalon Adhesive Two-part Hypalon adhesive for repairing Hypalon inflatable tubes and bonding accessories, including gluing Hypalon tubes to GRP hulls and fabric-to-fabric bonding. Available in 70ml, 250ml, 1ltr and 5ltr containers.
• Polymarine 2903 Solvent Cleaner and Primer PVC and Hypalon primer and cleaner for preparing surfaces before adhesive application, removing grease and ensuring proper bonding.
• Sealflex Sealant Air-curing water-based acrylic sealant forming a flexible high tensile film, used for sealing pinholes and porous fabrics in inflatables by creating an air barrier on the inside.
• Professional PVC Repair Kit Complete repair kit for PVC inflatable boats containing Polymarine 3026 adhesive, 2903 solvent cleaner, PVC patches, and application tools for DIY professional-grade repairs.
• Professional Hypalon Repair Kit Complete repair kit for Hypalon inflatable boats containing Polymarine 2990 adhesive, solvent, Hypalon patches, and application tools.
• Flexithane Flexible Hypalon Paint Fully flexible paint formulated for Hypalon, PU, and rubber variant fabrics. Highly elastomeric with extreme stretch ratio, will not crack or flake, and offers high adhesion, hard wear and abrasion resistance. Coverage of 4-5 sq meters per 500ml tin for two coats.
• Superflex Flexible PVC Paint Flexible paint for PVC dinghy fabrics matched to Flexithane quality, providing renovation and color restoration for PVC inflatable boats.
• Heavy Duty Inflatable Boat Cleaner Biodegradable professional-level deep cleaning and restoration formula for PVC and Hypalon inflatable boat fabrics. Removes grime, oxidation, white oxidation, grease, oil and petrol deposits.
• All Purpose Maintenance RIB Cleaner All-purpose easy-to-use everyday cleaner for PVC, Hypalon, and GRP surfaces. Removes oxidation, grease, oil, petrol and scuff marks; will not affect aluminium.
• Inflatable Boat Finish with UV Protection High-sheen UV protection product for PVC and Hypalon inflatable boat fabrics. Prevents fading, brightens colors, and provides season-long protection without silicones or petroleum distillates.
• Inflatable Boat GRP Polish Polish that buffs and polishes to brilliant shine without scratching. Safe for GRP, hulls, decks, superstructure, gel coat, enamel, stainless steel and chrome.
• Inflatable Boat Valves Comprehensive range of inflate/deflate valves for RIBs and inflatables covering A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A10, B7, C7, Budget, Flush Fit, and Zodiac models, with valve doublers, repair parts, and accessories. Compatible with Avon, Zodiac, Bombard, SunSport, Valiant, and other major boat brands.
• Insta-Lock Snap Davits Spring-loaded lock and lift system for securing inflatable dinghies to motorboats or yachts. Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel construction with reinforced rubber pads, distributed in Europe by Polymarine.
• Weaver Snap Davits Lock-on davit fittings for securing inflatable boats or RIB tenders to swim platforms or transoms. European distributed product handling tender weights from 90.7kg to 136kg (200-300 lbs).
• Riptide Eco-Friendly Boat Cleaning Product Range Sub-brand of ultra-modern bio-degradable boat cleaning products for modern yachts and cruisers. Includes Exterior Multipurpose Cleaner, Hull & Deck Shampoo, Interior All-Surface Cleaner, Porthole & Glass Cleaner, Silicon Free Polish, 3-in-1 Toilet Cleaner, and Water Proofer.
• Professional Reinforced Fabrics and Patches Reinforced fabrics and patches for professional inflatable boat repairs, including PVC and Hypalon material patches.
• RIB Valet Kit Popular cleaning kit for both tubes and GRP hulls containing eight essential items packaged in a see-through draw-string PVC grab-and-go bag, providing a complete starter pack for RIB cleaning and polishing.
• Private Label Adhesive Manufacturing Service Bespoke adhesive manufacturing service under private/own label. Custom pack sizes, labels, and outer cartons to suit customer needs, targeted particularly at tube manufacture market customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full cure in 48 hours, Maximum Bond Strength in 7 days for two-part adhesives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• British Marine AssociationminorOthers · 17 March 2025Polymarine announced membership in the British Marine Association in March 2025. This membership connects the company with a network of over 1,200 businesses dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and quality in marine services and products. Access to cutting-edge industry insights, training opportunities, and collaborative initiatives.
• Weaver IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolymarine serves as European distributors of Weaver Davits. Full selection of Weaver snap davit products available with installation guides. Weaver davits handle tender weights from 90.7kg to 136kg (200lbs to 300lbs) for securing inflatable boats and RIB tenders to yachts and power cruisers.
• LKQ Euro Car Parts / AquafaxmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor UK distributor of Polymarine products. Located at Birch Coppice Business Park, Tamworth, UK. Stocks full range of Polymarine adhesives, cleaners, paints, and accessories.
• West MarinemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor US marine retailer distributing Polymarine products. One of the largest marine supply companies in North America.
• Budget MarinemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaribbean-wide distributor of Polymarine products serving Antigua, Aruba, Bonaire, Colombia, Curacao, Grenada, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, St. Kitts and Trinidad.
• Lankhorst TaselaarmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean distributor based in Netherlands shipping to UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Benelux, Germany and wider Europe.
• Navinordic ABmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScandinavian distributor serving Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland with Polymarine products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified manufacturer offering 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 and other marine-grade adhesives and sealants. Overlaps with Polymarine's marine specialty adhesive portfolio but as part of a far broader industrial and consumer portfolio.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives manufacturer and Arkema subsidiary producing specialty bonding solutions including marine and industrial applications. Operates in the same specialty adhesives category as Polymarine.
• Henkel (Loctite): Global adhesives manufacturer with Loctite industrial and consumer bonding products including marine applications. Broad incumbent whose specialty chemical footprint overlaps with Polymarine's marine adhesives.
• Sika: Swiss specialty chemicals company with Sikaflex marine sealant and adhesive lines used in boat construction and repair. Comparable as a marine-adjacent adhesives/sealants competitor serving boat builders and refit yards.
• Tremco: Construction and industrial sealant/adhesive manufacturer with marine and specialty product lines. Broader portfolio but overlapping technology category with Polymarine's sealants and flexible coatings.

Direct peers

• Star brite: Marine cleaning, polishing, and maintenance product manufacturer offering boat soaps, teak oils, and protectants. Directly comparable to Polymarine's Riptide and Heavy Duty Inflatable Boat Cleaner lines.
• Awlgrip (AkzoNobel): Marine coatings brand under AkzoNobel producing topside paints, varnishes, and finishes for boat hulls and superstructures. Directly comparable to Polymarine's Flexithane (Hypalon) and Superflex (PVC) marine paint lines.
• TotalBoat: Marine DIY and professional brand selling epoxies, adhesives, paints, and finishes. Competes with Polymarine in the consumer-facing marine repair and finishing segment, particularly in North America.
• Pettit Marine Paint: US-based marine paint, varnish, and coatings manufacturer serving boat owners, yards, and OEMs. Directly comparable in marine-specific paints and varnishes, especially for DIY and professional refit.
• International Paint (AkzoNobel): AkzoNobel's marine coatings division producing antifouling, topside, and finish coatings. Directly competes with Polymarine's marine paint portfolio for both OEM and refit customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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