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Synthomer plc
SYNT · AIMX · Specialty Chemicals · United Kingdom
Synthomer plc is a leading business-to-business speciality chemicals producer, specializing in high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients essential for key sectors including coatings, construction, adhesives, health and protection, performance materials, energy solutions, paper, carpet, foam, and consumer materials. These products enhance sustainability and performance in applications such as architectural coatings, mortar modification, waterproofing, flooring, tapes, labels, packaging, hygiene, tyres, medical gloves, and plastic modification, serving over 6,000 customers worldwide through 31 manufacturing sites and five innovation centres across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Organised into three divisions—Coatings & Construction Solutions, Adhesive Solutions, and Health & Protection and Performance Materials—Synthomer plc addresses global megatrends like urbanisation, demographic change, climate change, and sustainability, with 59% of 2024 revenue from speciality products. Founded with roots tracing back to 1863 and rebranded in 2012, the company, headquartered in Harlow, Essex, UK, emphasises innovation, operational excellence, and portfolio management to deliver tailored, sustainable solutions that bind modern industries together.
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Basic Materials sector · United Kingdom
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