Scott Bader expands Crestabond MMA structural adhesive production into Canada

Scott Bader Co. Ltd. (Wellingborough, U.K.) has expanded its Crestabond MMA structural adhesive production to North America. The company’s Canadian site, based in Drummondville, will begin manufacturing the adhesives in 2022. The expansion will enable Scott Bader to meet the growing demand for its high-quality MMA primerless structural adhesives within the North American market, while also reducing transport emissions and delivery times.

The initial production at Scott Bader ATC will focus on the Crestabond M1 series of 10:1 structural adhesives, suitable for bonding a range of substrates including composites, thermoplastics and metals. The range benefits from varying working times to suit a host of applications in multiple industries including marine, automotive, wind energy and construction.

“We are delighted to increase production of our Crestabond structural adhesives,” says Ingrid Skalleberg, Scott Bader’s global product manager for adhesives. “North America is a key strategic growth area for us, so to
be able to produce Crestabond at our Canadian site, and offer our North American customers shorter lead times, is a great step forward.”

The expansion of Crestabond production to Scott Bader ATC follows the news that Scott Bader has invested $16 million in a new production site in Mocksville, North Carolina. The investment sees the acquisition of a 110,000-square-foot industrial unit on a 15-acre site, which will be developed into a state-of-the-art gelcoat and structural adhesives manufacturing facility. It will be the company’s second North American manufacturing site; the new development is expected to create 27 new jobs locally, with 21 in manufacturing and the other roles shared across HR, R&D, commercial support and applications.