We are proud of our long and exciting heritage, stretching back over 130 years.
Originally making our mark in the footwear industry, we’ve since broadened our horizons to include packaging, paper converting, packaging, and product assembly. With over a century of industry knowledge and expertise behind us, our ability to prove quality adhesives is constantly evolving. Immerse yourself in the history of Caswell Adhesives through our timeline below.
1900's
Caswell Adhesive’s traditional roots within the footwear market and the manufacture of polish and dubbin with Leatherfood still going strong today.
1980's
Caswell Adhesive staff outside the old Chelsea Works site, St Michaels Road, Kettering.
1990's
Caswell Adhesives expansion continues with the purchase of new larger premises in Corby, Northants
2000
Continued investment in providing the best possible service to our customers see’s the installation of the new laboratory.
2000
Moving into new technologies see the installation of the first hot melt mixer.
2003
The expansion continues with the purchase of premises next door to our existing unit providing the company with double the warehouse capabilities.
2008
After the devastating fire of 2007 works begins on the new state of the art manufacturing and storage facilities.
2009
With the roof and cladding now on the full scale of the operation can be appreciated.
2009
The new facilities all complete and ready to be handed over so the internal machinery installation can commence.
2009
The commissioning of the new plant begins.
2010
Further expansion into new technologies requiring new machinery as we take delivery and installation of the Turello change pan mixer, press and sausage packer.
2011
With new technologies comes new laboratory equipment as the technical department take delivery of a new Karl Fischer Titrator for improved moisture content analysis for raw materials and finished goods.
2018
Further investment in the technical and quality departments with the purchase of FTIR to analyse raw materials, samples and finished products.
130+
Years Experience
3000m2
UK Manufacturing Site
100+
Adhesive Products
