Ashland Specialties UK Ltd

Ashland Specialties UK Ltd, part of Ashland Inc., is a leading global supplier of specialty polymers, resins and additives that enable advanced adhesive performance across multiple industries. Within the European adhesive tapes industry, Ashland is recognised as a key materials partner, providing pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) components, performance polymers and coating additives that enhance bond strength, durability and processability.

Operating from our U.K. base with a strong European presence, Ashland collaborates closely with tape manufacturers and converters to formulate innovative, sustainable and regulatory-compliant solutions. Our technologies support a wide range of applications, including automotive, construction, packaging, electronics and medical tapes, ensuring high cohesion, clean removal and reliable performance under demanding environmental conditions.

Ashland’s portfolio includes acrylic and vinyl polymers, rheology modifiers and specialty resins designed to optimise coating, converting and end-use performance. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, low-VOC systems and renewable feedstocks, we actively contribute to the European industry’s transition toward circularity and reduced environmental impact.

By combining global research capabilities with local technical expertise, Ashland Specialties UK Ltd continues to be a trusted supplier within Europe’s adhesive-tape value chain, helping the industry deliver efficient, high-performance and sustainable bonding solutions.