About Scott Bader
Scott Bader’s cosmetic lab operates from its Wollaston headquarters in Northamptonshire, UK, where advanced composites and specialty chemicals are developed and manufactured. With a century of materials expertise, Scott Bader provides:
- Research and development facilities
- Quality control testing
- Custom formulation services
- Technical support across the UK
As an employee-owned company with 8 manufacturing sites worldwide, Scott Bader serves customers throughout Europe, North America, India and Brazil with innovative polymer solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Scott Bader manufactures three main product categories:
- Advanced Composites
- Gel coats
- Bonding pastes
- Resins
- Structural Adhesives
- MMA adhesives
- Urethane acrylates
- Cyanoacrylates
- Functional Polymers
- Alkyd resins
- Polyester resins
- Acrylic polymers
These products serve industries including automotive, marine, wind energy, and construction sectors.
Scott Bader’s position in the chemical manufacturing sector is defined by:
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Scott Bader operates globally with the following facilities:
- Manufacturing Sites
- 8 production facilities worldwide
- Recent expansions in North America, India, Turkey and Brazil
- Office Network
- 19 offices across multiple regions
- Technical support centers
Main Location:
Global HeadquartersScott Bader Company Limited
Wollaston
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire, UK
NN29 7RL
More details about Scott Bader
Scott Bader: A century of innovation in chemical manufacturing
Founded in 1921, Scott Bader stands as an employee-owned organization that has shaped the landscape of materials technology for over 100 years. From its base in Wollaston, United Kingdom, the company has grown into a global presence while maintaining its commitment to innovation and quality.
Technical capabilities and expertise
Scott Bader operates as a cosmetic lab and manufacturing facility, developing advanced materials for various industries. The company’s expertise spans across multiple domains, including:
- Advanced composites development
- Structural adhesives formulation
- Functional polymers manufacturing
- Materials technology research
Global operations and reach
With 8 manufacturing sites and 19 offices worldwide, Scott Bader serves markets across:
- United Kingdom (Headquarters in Northamptonshire)
- North America
- India
- Turkey
- Brazil
Workforce and structure
The company employs 800 people globally, operating under a unique employee-owned structure that promotes innovation and long-term thinking in polymer development and manufacturing processes.
Research and development focus
Based in the heart of England’s industrial region, Scott Bader’s research facilities focus on:
- New material development
- Product testing and validation
- Custom formulation services
- Technical support
Manufacturing capabilities
The company’s UK facilities combine modern manufacturing technology with established expertise in:
- Polymer synthesis
- Composite materials production
- Adhesive formulation
- Quality control and testing
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