Winner of Innovation in Construction
We’re proud to announce that Structural Adhesives Ltd was named winner of the Innovation in Construction category at the 2020 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.
As a small Leicester-based company with a big vision, this award reflects our commitment to solving real-world challenges through research, development, and manufacturing – all from the heart of England.
Our winning innovation, S-2825FRE, is the UK’s first independently certified limited combustibility adhesive for use on external walls of high-rise buildings. Developed in response to the December 2018 legislation banning combustible materials on buildings over 18 m, this product offers a lifeline to construction firms navigating the new fire safety landscape.
While multinational companies poured resources into similar projects, it was our compact R&D team, two female chemists led by a female MD, who delivered the breakthrough. Their dedication and technical ingenuity resulted in a product that meets A2-s1, d0 fire rating standards without compromising on performance.
Winning the Innovation in Construction award affirms our belief that small businesses can lead the way in sector transformation. We’re proud to be part of Leicestershire’s thriving innovation community and even prouder to help shape the future of safe, sustainable construction.
Congratulations to our team!
