Direct Adhesives acquires Kenyon Adhesives

In December 2024, Direct Adhesives completed the acquisition of Kenyon Adhesives.

Based in Oldham, Kenyon Adhesives have a long track record of success in supplying adhesives into the woodworking markets as well as the leading online business for hot melt glue sticks and applicators in the UK.

Both companies are Premium Partners of Henkel and Power Adhesives and the synergy provided by bringing these two businesses together will open up exciting opportunities and offer customers of both Kenyon and Direct Adhesives a comprehensive adhesive partner, who are well placed to provide an even better customer experience and market coverage.

Direct Adhesives have sites in Coventry and Leighton Buzzard and are active in the packaging, print and woodworking markets. As a Premium Partner of Henkel, we can provide market leading technology of a global leader, with the responsiveness of a local partner.

There has been significant investment in small pack filling plant at the Leighton Buzzard site, so we can offer this facility to large and small volume customers.
Kenyon Adhesives have built a very strong e-commerce presence and their website, www.gluegunsdirect.co.uk offers the most comprehensive user experience in this market. As a Henkel Premium Partner, Kenyon can provide users in the woodworking sector with Henkel’s exceptional product range.