APPLIED Adhesives acquires UK-based Interlock Adhesives, expanding its global footprint while strengthening customer service, innovation, and growth opportunities.
APPLIED Adhesives, a prominent supplier of tailored adhesive technologies, has announced the acquisition of Interlock Adhesives, a well-established adhesive technology specialist based in the United Kingdom. This strategic transaction marks an important step in APPLIED Adhesives’ international expansion strategy and formally establishes the company’s operational presence within the UK market, reinforcing its ambitions to grow its global footprint.
Interlock Adhesives was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, England. Over more than three decades, the company has developed a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-performance adhesive solutions supported by a customer-centric service model. Interlock primarily serves the packaging, labeling, and bookbinding sectors, where reliability, efficiency, and technical precision are critical to production success. Its long-standing relationships with customers are built on consistent product quality, responsive technical support, and a deep understanding of application-specific requirements.
As a Henkel Premium Partner, Interlock Adhesives offers an extensive portfolio of adhesive products, complemented by robust technical services and operator training programs. These capabilities help customers enhance production efficiency, improve output quality, and reduce downtime. Interlock’s technical expertise and hands-on support have positioned it as a trusted partner to manufacturers across the UK, particularly in industries where performance and process optimization are essential.
The acquisition is underpinned by a shared commitment between APPLIED Adhesives and Interlock to deliver advanced adhesive solutions combined with exceptional customer service. By bringing together APPLIED’s broad technical capabilities and global experience with Interlock’s deep local market knowledge, the combined organization is well positioned to further enhance its product offerings and service capabilities for customers in the UK. The integration is expected to accelerate innovation, expand technical resources, and strengthen customer relationships across key end-use markets.
Commenting on the transaction, John Feriancek, President and Chief Executive Officer of APPLIED Adhesives, described the acquisition as a pivotal moment for the company. He noted that expanding into the UK represents a natural progression in APPLIED’s growth journey and aligns with its long-term vision of serving customers globally. Feriancek emphasized that Interlock’s customer-first philosophy and strong market understanding closely align with APPLIED’s culture, creating a solid foundation for future growth and collaboration.
Beyond strengthening APPLIED’s international reach, the acquisition also creates new opportunities for Interlock Adhesives to continue expanding its presence in the UK market. The existing senior leadership team—Tony Blott, Michael Blott, and David Blott will remain at the helm, ensuring continuity in leadership and strategic direction. Importantly, the entire Interlock workforce will continue in their roles, providing stability for customers and supporting the next phase of growth.
Michael Blott, Joint Managing Director of Interlock Adhesives, highlighted that partnering with APPLIED will provide access to additional resources, technical expertise, and strategic support. He reaffirmed that customers will continue to receive the same high standard of service and responsiveness they have come to expect, while also benefiting from enhanced capabilities, broader technical knowledge, and new growth opportunities enabled by the combined organization.
