APPLIED Adhesives, a provider of custom adhesive solutions and a portfolio company of Bertram Capital, has acquired Interlock Adhesives, a United Kingdom-based adhesive technology company, in a move that establishes APPLIED’s presence in the UK.
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, Interlock has built a reputation for adhesive solutions and customer service across packaging, labeling, and bookbinding. The company is also a Henkel Premium Partner and offers a broad range of adhesive products, along with technical service and training to improve production quality and efficiency.
APPLIED said the combination is intended to pair its technical and product capabilities with Interlock’s local market knowledge to broaden offerings for customers in the UK. The transaction also positions Interlock to continue expanding in its home market with added resources and strategic support.
Interlock’s senior leadership team, Tony Blott, Michael Blott, and David Blott, will continue to lead the business, and the broader Interlock team will remain in place.
APPLIED Adhesives distributes and manufactures adhesive products and related equipment, and provides technical services across packaging, product assembly, and industrial applications. Interlock focuses on adhesive solutions for packaging, labeling, and bookbinding applications.
Bertram Capital, which backs APPLIED, invests in lower middle market companies and highlights its operational value creation approach, including management augmentation, operational initiatives, complementary acquisitions, sales and marketing improvements, and technology integration, supported by its in house technology resources.
KEY QUOTES
“This acquisition represents an exciting new chapter for APPLIED as we expand into the UK market. Interlock’s market knowledge and customer-first approach align perfectly with our culture and vision. Establishing a presence in the UK strengthens our global footprint and opens new growth opportunities for our company.”
John Feriancek, President and CEO, APPLIED Adhesives
“Partnering with APPLIED gives us access to additional resources and strategic support to accelerate growth in the UK and beyond. Our customers will continue to receive the same high level of service they’ve come to expect, while benefiting from expanded capabilities and technical expertise.”
Michael Blott, Joint Managing Director, Interlock Adhesives
