Ureka brings Wakol hybrid adhesive technology to the UK market

Ureka Global is pleased to announce its appointment as the exclusive UK distributor for Wakol adhesives, strengthening its portfolio of high-performance, safety-led bonding solutions for modern manufacturing.

The partnership will initially focus on the Wakol Intercoll® water-based adhesive range, engineered specifically for bonding applications within the mattress manufacturing, seating and upholstery industries. These sectors demand speed, consistency and operator safety and Wakol’s adhesive technologies have been developed with these priorities at their core.

Bringing hybrid adhesive technology to the UK

Wakol’s water-based hybrid adhesive systems represent a significant advancement over traditional water-based and solvent-based technologies. By eliminating solvents and significantly reducing chloroprene rubber (CR) content, Wakol adhesives help remove fire and explosion risks, lower harmful emissions and improve air quality on the factory floor.

Selected products carry no GHS08 hazard labelling and support compliance with REACH and VOC regulations. In addition, hybrid adhesives are capable of bonding a wider range of substrates than conventional water-based polychloroprene latex adhesives, including plastics, metals and wood.

This marks the first time this hybrid adhesive technology has been made available to UK manufacturers, offering a safer and more sustainable alternative without compromising on performance.

Faster production; immediate bonding

Designed for high-throughput manufacturing environments, Wakol hybrid and drying adhesives deliver aggressive initial tack and rapid strength build-up, enabling instant bonding without the need for airing or extended drying times. This allows true inline processing, higher production speeds, reduced work-in-progress and improved overall manufacturing efficiency.

A strategic partnership for UK manufacturing

This appointment reinforces Ureka Global’s commitment to supplying innovative, high-performance adhesive solutions that help UK manufacturers work faster, safer and smarter. By combining Wakol’s advanced adhesive technology with Ureka’s technical expertise and market support, the partnership provides UK customers with a compelling new option for foam bonding and upholstery applications.

For more information on Wakol Intercoll® and its applications, see https://thenamethatsticks.com/our-brands/wakol.