Soudal Group acquires Cohesive Tec
The deal is expected to create opportunities to introduce complementary products and technologies to both existing and new customers worldwide.
AUSTRALIA – Soudal Group, the largest independent European manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and polyurethane foams, has acquired Cohesive Tec, an Australian producer of adhesives, sealants, and aerosol products that serves the manufacturing, assembly, and construction industries.
Cohesive Tec, which is based in Canberra and runs two production facilities, becomes a strategic addition to Soudal’s Asia-Pacific operations.
The two Australian sites will now serve as Soudal’s 35th and 36th manufacturing facilities globally, while the group’s revenue, including Cohesive Tec’s budgeted 2026 turnover, is expected to surpass EUR 1.6 billion.
Cohesive Tec supplies several key markets, including woodworking, construction, upholstery, flooring, HVAC, and transportation.
Its Tensor Grip, Sabre, and HeroGrip brands are well established in Australia and New Zealand, where the company is the only local manufacturer of several important products.
The business has also developed a presence in other Asian markets and, with more than 25 years of experience, has built a particularly strong reputation in canister and aerosol adhesive technology.
The acquisition is driven by Cohesive Tec’s strong performance in high-performance adhesives and its long-term growth potential.
The company has recorded sustained double-digit growth among a broad customer base of professional and industrial users.
It currently employs 66 people, and its workforce is expected to expand as it pursues its growth plans.
Cohesive Tec will continue operating through its existing organisation, management team, and regional platform, while retaining its established brand names and customer-focused approach.
At the same time, Soudal’s international network will provide additional resources, technology, and expertise to support Cohesive Tec’s future development.
Soudal Group is a Belgian-based manufacturer of construction chemicals and the largest independent European producer of sealants, adhesives, and polyurethane (PU) foams.
The company serves the construction, industrial, and do-it-yourself (DIY) markets with a broad portfolio of products designed for bonding, sealing, insulating, repairing, and protecting building materials.
Its offerings include silicone, acrylic, polyurethane, and hybrid polymer sealants; construction, mounting, timber, flooring, and parquet adhesives; as well as PU foams for insulation, gap filling, fire protection, and installation applications.
In addition to its core sealant and adhesive ranges, Soudal manufactures technical aerosols, cleaners, lubricants, primers, waterproofing solutions, fillers, repair products, chemical anchoring systems, and a variety of application accessories such as foam guns and dispensing tools.
The company markets these products under brands including Soudal, T-Rex, Soudafoam, and Soudabond, providing solutions for professional contractors, industrial users, retailers, and consumers worldwide.
Sign up to receive our email newsletters with the latest news updates and insights from Africa and the World HERE.
