Ellsworth Adhesives Europe

What Ellsworth Adhesives Europe does

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe, legally Ellsworth Adhesives Ltd, is a UK-based B2B industrial distributor headquartered in East Kilbride, Scotland, founded in 1990 and operating as the European arm of the broader Ellsworth Adhesives global network. The company distributes adhesives, sealants, encapsulants, specialty chemicals, conformal coatings, UV curing materials, surface preparation products, and medical device materials, alongside dispensing equipment, UV curing systems, soldering equipment, mixing and degassing equipment, and tooling products for composites and foundry applications. Its portfolio spans 20+ authorized brand partnerships including Henkel Loctite, Dow DOWSIL, Dymax, 3M, Parker LORD, RAMPF, Fisnar, Techcon, Humiseal, Metcal, Robnor ResinLab, and Permabond, supplemented by a proprietary sub-brand, Ellsworth Tooling Solutions, targeting the composites and foundry verticals.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time product distribution sales via two channels: a transactional e-commerce online shop for standard items and consumables, and a consultative direct-sales model supporting bulk orders, custom packaging, and custom formulation. Pricing is predominantly quote-based with unit pricing on smaller SKUs, free delivery on UK orders over £100, and a 10% first-order discount via mailing list signup. Beyond product distribution, the company operates value-added services including the 'Ask the Glue Doctor' technical consultation, custom packaging for hazardous and temperature-sensitive materials, bespoke adhesive formulation, and pre-mixed frozen resin systems.

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe serves industrial manufacturers across electronics, automotive, aerospace, composites, and general manufacturing applications, with documented geographic activity in the UK and France (exhibiting at Global Industrie 2025). Marketing is conducted through the company website and technical content library, an email newsletter, LinkedIn, and industry trade shows. The company is privately held, does not disclose revenue, and is led by Managing Director Steven Dufresne.

Name

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe

Legal name

Ellsworth Adhesives Ltd

Website

https://ellsworthadhesives.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe is a UK-based B2B distributor of industrial adhesives, specialty chemicals, and dispensing equipment, serving electronics, automotive, aerospace, and composites manufacturers across the UK and Europe with 20+ authorized brand partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives Distribution

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (325520)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Wholesale-Durable Goods, Nec (5099)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ), Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Industrial adhesives distribution
• Specialty chemicals supply
• Dispensing equipment supply
• Adhesive sealants encapsulants
• UV curing materials

Headquarters

HQ city

East Kilbride

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution Sales: Ellsworth Adhesives Europe generates revenue through the distribution and sale of adhesives, specialty chemicals, coatings, encapsulants, sealants, and dispensing equipment from multiple brand partners. Products are sold through e-commerce (online shop) and direct sales, with pricing either listed online or provided via quote requests for larger orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe is a B2B industrial distributor based in Scotland that supplies adhesives, sealants, encapsulants, specialty chemicals, conformal coatings, and UV curing materials from leading global brands (Henkel Loctite, DOWSIL, Dymax, 3M, RAMPF, Parker LORD, etc.). The company also distributes a full range of adhesive dispensing equipment (consumables, robots, valves, UV curing systems, soldering systems, mixing/degassing equipment) and tooling materials for composites and foundry applications, supplemented by technical consultation ('Ask the Glue Doctor'), custom formulation, custom packaging for hazardous/temperature-sensitive materials, and pre-mixed frozen resin services.

Product overview

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe operates as a global distributor of industrial adhesives, specialty chemicals, and adhesive dispensing equipment. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio spanning Materials (adhesives, sealants, encapsulants, specialty chemicals, conformal coatings, UV curing materials, surface preparation, medical device materials), Equipment (dispensing equipment, robots, valves, UV curing systems, soldering equipment, mixing equipment), and Tooling (PU/epoxy boards, specialist resin systems, wax sheets, release agents, finishes). Major branded suppliers include Henkel Loctite, DOWSIL, Dymax, 3M, RAMPF, Fisnar, Techcon, Parker LORD, Humiseal, and Robnor ResinLab, among others. The company also provides technical services including custom packaging, custom formulation, Ask the Glue Doctor technical consultation, and pre-mixed frozen resins. Ellsworth Tooling Solutions is the company's proprietary sub-brand for composites and foundry tooling products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ellsworth Tooling Solutions: A range of products designed for use in the composites and foundry industries, including polyurethane and epoxy boards, specialist resin systems, and tooling materials.

Products and services

• Industrial Adhesives Industrial-grade adhesives including acrylic, anaerobic, cyanoacrylate/instant, epoxy, hot melt, polyurethane, silicone, structural, threadlocking, electrically conductive, and UV curing formulations used across industries for bonding and sealing applications.
• Sealants Sealant materials including anaerobic, epoxy, polyurethane, and silicone variants used to block penetration of liquids, dust, and contaminants by creating adhesive barriers.
• Encapsulants and Potting Compounds Potting compounds and encapsulants including dielectric gel, epoxy, polyurethane, silicone, and UV curing formulations that protect circuits from thermal and mechanical stresses while providing electrical insulation.
• Specialty Chemicals Specialty chemical materials including general coatings, foams, silicone fluids, and underfills for industrial applications.
• Conformal Coatings Protective conformal coatings including acrylic, epoxy, gel, polyurethane, silicone, and UV curing formulations plus strippers and thinners for electronics protection applications.
• UV Curing Materials UV curing adhesives, coatings, maskants, FIP/CIP gaskets, and potting compounds that cure at rapid speeds using ultraviolet light.
• Surface Preparation Products Surface preparation materials including adhesive activators, cleaners, and primers for optimal bonding surfaces.
• Medical Device Materials Specialty materials designed for medical device manufacturing applications.
• Dispensing Equipment Complete range of adhesive dispensing equipment including consumables (syringe barrels, dispense tips, static mixers, cartridges, plungers), dispensing robots (benchtop, assembly line, robotic arms, 3-axis, 4-axis), fluid dispensers, dispensing guns, and valves (diaphragm, high pressure, positive displacement, needle, poppet, cartridge, spray, pinch tube).
• UV Curing Equipment UV curing systems including conveyor systems, flood cure systems, spot cure systems, and accessories for ultraviolet light curing of adhesives and coatings.
• Soldering Equipment Soldering systems (single port, dual port switchable), accessories (hand-pieces, coils, workstands, cradles, desoldering accessories, upgrade kits), and tips/cartridges for electronics assembly.
• Mixing and Degassing Equipment Equipment for mixing and degassing adhesives and resins including planetary centrifugal mixers and metering/mixing equipment.
• Ellsworth Tooling Solutions (Tooling Materials) Proprietary brand of tooling materials including polyurethane and epoxy boards, specialist resin systems, wax sheets and fillets, mould release agents, finishes and varnishes for composites and foundry applications.
• 3M Adhesive Mix Monitor Monitoring device for adhesive mixing applications, added to the 3M brand portfolio in 2025.
• Custom Adhesives Packaging Service Custom packaging service for hazardous and temperature-sensitive materials with qualified lab staff handling, storage, re-packaging, and shipping.
• Custom Adhesive Formulation Service Bespoke adhesive formulation services for customers with specific bonding application requirements.
• Ask the Glue Doctor Technical Consultation Technical consultation service where the expert sales team analyzes end product and process requirements to recommend optimal materials and dispensing systems.
• Pre-Mixed Frozen Resins Pre-mixed frozen resin systems that eliminate in-house mixing challenges for customers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Henkel LoctitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEllsworth Adhesives Europe is an authorized distributor of Henkel Loctite industrial adhesives, sealants, and related products. Henkel Loctite is one of the leading brands in the industrial adhesives market.
• Dow (DOWSIL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEllsworth Adhesives Europe distributes Dow (formerly Dow Corning) silicone-based adhesives, sealants, and encapsulation materials under the DOWSIL brand.
• DymaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Dymax UV curing adhesives, coatings, and masking materials for industrial applications.
• Parker LORDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Parker LORD adhesives and sealants for industrial bonding applications.
• RAMPFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of RAMPF RAKU-TOOL epoxy and polyurethane board materials, tooling solutions, and specialty resin systems for composites and foundry industries.
• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of 3M industrial adhesives, tapes, and related products including the 3M Adhesive Mix Monitor.
• TechconcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Techcon fluid dispensing equipment including valves, controllers, and consumables.
• FisnarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Fisnar dispensing robots, manual dispensers, and fluid handling equipment.
• HumisealcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Humiseal conformal coatings for electronics protection.
• MetcalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Metcal soldering equipment including systems, tips, and accessories.
• Robnor ResinLabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Robnor ResinLab epoxy resin systems, potting compounds, and encapsulants.
• medmixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of medmix adhesive mixing and dispensing solutions including static mixers and cartridge systems.
• FreemancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Freeman tooling solutions including wax sheets, fillets, and pattern-making materials for composites and foundry applications.
• Glue DotscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Glue Dots pressure-sensitive adhesive products and dispensers.
• PermabondcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Permabond industrial adhesives including cyanoacrylates and structural adhesives.
• MicrocarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Microcare cleaning products and specialty chemicals for industrial applications.
• Fluid ResearchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Fluid Research dispensing equipment including valves and controllers.
• JanomecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Janome dispensing robots for automated adhesive application.
• KakuhuntercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Kakuhunter mixing and degassing equipment for two-component materials.
• REXCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of REXCO mould release agents, sealers, and tooling chemicals for composites manufacturing.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ellsworth Adhesives (US/Global): US parent/sibling in the Ellsworth Adhesives global network, distributing the same Henkel Loctite, Dow, Dymax, 3M, and Parker LORD product lines to industrial manufacturers. Directly comparable business model, brand portfolio, and value-added services.
• Intertronics: UK-based specialist distributor of industrial adhesives, potting compounds, and dispensing systems with strong technical/application-support focus. Closely comparable in customer base (UK/European industrial manufacturers) and consultative 'adhesive specialist' positioning.
• Techsil: UK industrial adhesives and sealants supplier distributing brands similar to Ellsworth's portfolio, with technical support and bespoke supply services. Directly comparable mid-sized regional specialist adhesives distributor.

Broad incumbents

• Permabond: Global manufacturer of industrial adhesives (cyanoacrylates, epoxies, anaerobics) — listed as one of Ellsworth's brand partners — competes as a principal that sells direct, anchoring the same UK/European customer base Ellsworth serves.
• Henkel (Loctite): World-leading industrial adhesives manufacturer and Ellsworth's most important brand partner; operates its own direct sales channels and digital commerce for the same Loctite/anaerobic/structural adhesive lines Ellsworth distributes.
• Dymax: Manufacturer of UV/LED curable adhesives, coatings, and dispensing equipment — a principal supplier of Ellsworth — that also sells direct into UK/European electronics, aerospace, and medical device accounts.
• 3M Industrial Adhesives & Tapes: Global manufacturer of industrial adhesives, tapes, and dispensing accessories; major Ellsworth brand partner that increasingly sells direct via its own digital and enterprise channels.
• RS Components (RS Online): Pan-European industrial catalog distributor carrying adhesives, sealants, and dispensing equipment alongside a much broader components portfolio; competes with Ellsworth for mid-market industrial purchasing budgets.
• Farnell / element14: Electronics-focused industrial distributor carrying adhesives, conformal coatings, and soldering equipment — overlapping with Ellsworth's electronics and industrial assembly customer base across Europe.
• Parker LORD: Manufacturer of structural adhesives, vibration-management materials, and chemical coatings for aerospace/automotive — listed as an Ellsworth brand partner and a competing direct sales channel for high-performance bonding chemistries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ellswortheurope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5001989

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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