Collaborations Driving Innovation
At Structural Adhesives Ltd, we believe that collaboration is one route to successful innovation. By partnering with leading universities, research institutions, and industry pioneers, we create groundbreaking adhesive solutions that address complex challenges and advance sustainability. Together, we are able to create future bonding technologies while driving progress across multiple industries.
Innovate UK
Challenge: Tackling the critical issue of end-of-life composite waste. Approach: Secured support through Innovate UK’s Transformative Technologies program to fund research and development of. Resins that are design-for-recycling. Impact:...
University of Leicester Partnership
Challenge: Addressing the growing need for sustainable adhesive solutions to support a circular economy and reduce environmental impact. Approach: Collaborated through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop debondable...
Industry Partnerships
We’ve worked with global leaders to tailor adhesives that meet the most demanding project requirements:
Aerospace Industry: Partnered to develop adhesives fit for purpose by continually, reformulating and advising on critical changes within the sector to support our clients needs.
Construction and Infrastructure: Provided solutions that meet critical fire safety regulations in a UK first with our A2 fire rated epoxy.
Engineering: Researching and developing sustainable and debondable adhesives to support the circular economy.
Railway: Working with other R&D teams on adhesives for use within safety critical infrastructure.
Our Awards and Recognition
Our dedication to innovation and collaboration has been recognised with numerous awards, highlighting our impact and expertise:
Innovate UK Transformative Technologies Grant Recipient
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) ongoing project with the University of Leicester
Industry Leadership Awards for Innovation
For more details, explore our ‘News Stories’ to see the full list of awards and achievements
Collaborate Through Our Innovation Platform
At Structural Adhesives Ltd, innovation is a team effort. Our Innovation Platform is a collaborative hub where professionals, researchers, and organisations come together to tackle industry challenges and pioneer new adhesive technologies.
What We Offer
Expertise: Access to our R&D team and state-of-the-art facilities.
Funding Opportunities: Support for ground-breaking research and development projects.
Real-World Impact: Collaborate on solutions that transform industries and address global challenges.
Focus Areas
We’re currently seeking collaborators in these key areas:
Sustainable adhesive formulations and development of adhesives for use in novel green technology
Fire-rated systems that require fire rated adhesives for enhanced safety.
Solutions to improve the circular economy in construction and manufacturing.
How to Get Involved
Have an idea or project you’re passionate about? We’d love to hear from you.
Partner With Us
We are always looking for forward-thinking organisations to join us in driving the next wave of innovation. Whether it’s developing safer infrastructure, improving recyclability, or creating sustainable solutions, collaboration is at the heart of what we do.
