Synthomer PLC is a global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom. As a leading polymer specialist, the company develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of polymer-based products, including emulsion polymers, synthetic latexes and functional additives. Synthomer’s solutions are designed to enhance product performance in industries such as adhesives, coatings, construction, paper, textiles and energy.
The company’s product portfolio spans acrylic and vinyl acetate copolymer emulsions, styrene-butadiene latexes, nitrile latexes and a variety of functional polymers tailored to customer requirements. These materials serve as key components in adhesives for packaging and industrial applications, water-based paints and coatings, concrete admixtures, sealants, textile auxiliaries and oilfield chemicals. Synthomer also provides specialty excipients for the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors.
Originally established in 1863 under the Yule Catto & Co. name as a leather tanning business, the group evolved through strategic acquisitions and organic growth into a polymer-focused enterprise. In 2018, Yule Catto & Co. rebranded as Synthomer to reflect its modern identity and core business of synthetic materials. Over the years, the company expanded its footprint through the acquisition of OMNOVA Solutions and other regional players, strengthening its presence across North America, Europe and Asia.
Today, Synthomer operates manufacturing sites and technical centers in key markets worldwide, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the United States, China and India. With a global workforce and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, the company focuses on developing low-carbon solutions and advanced polymer technologies to meet emerging customer demands and regulatory requirements.
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