Andy shows 'Formula 4' success

Andy Willis chose to celebrate his tenth year at Sealock racing around Three Sisters race track.

Andy has spent the majority of his working life in the Adhesives and Packaging Industries and through his role as Sealocks Technical Sales Manager he continues to 'Drive' its Sales and technical teams.

Andy commented after his track day -
“I have a suggestion for the Company car policy!!!

Congratulations Andy.

Chemist required

Experienced Chemist required to join our busy Andover laboratory.


We are currently seeking an experienced Chemist to join our busy UK laboratory. Previous adhesive experience would be a benefit but is not essential as full training will be given.
Responsibilities will include close liaison with our laboratory staff in France and Poland as well as our Sales teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, rapidly expanding company, that is widely recognised as one of the market leaders for aqueous and hot melt adhesives.

If you are interested in this position then initially email your CV to Chris Young on cy@sealock.co.uk

If you would like further information contact Chris Young on 01264 358185

Bobst chooses Sealock to partner latest innovations

Sealock were very pleased to be supporting Bobst at IPEX 2010.
Andy Willis ( Sealock technical sales manager) commented
''We would like to thank everyone that attended the daily demonstrations at Bobst Group (UK & Ireland) Ltd in Redditch and at Printing & Packaging Ltd, in Hinckley and were pleased to be available to answer all the technical queries regarding adhesives.’’

Our Picture shows Robin Sharp ( Sealock Midlands area Sales Manager)At the Bobst demonstration

Congratulations on 20 Years

The Directors and Staff of Sealock are very pleased to congratulate Mrs Rose Gerke on achieving 20 years with the company.
Rose joined Sealock with extensive experience within quality control, previously working in the laboratories of several food manufacturing companies. Very quickly after she started at Sealock she became a key member of the Laboratory team where her strict attention to the adherence of our manufacturing quality has earnt her a formidable reputation.
John Young, Sealock founder and current chairman remembers when Rose first joined Sealock and commented that in those days our lab was a corner of the factory. Since those early days of Sealock the company has outgrown several factories in Andover and has operated in the last eight years from its purpose built factory which includes state of the art test equipment as well as laboratory testing and demonstration rooms.
Congratulations Rose we look forward to you continuing to make your mark at Sealock.

Our picture shows Norman Purcell (Sealock technical manager) congratulating Rose on her achievement.

Further investment in Hot melt production .

To meet with the continuing demand for its range of hot melt adhesives Sealock has completed the commissioning of further hot melt manufacturing plant at its Andover factory.
Tony Stepin ( Technical Operations Manager) who was responsible for the installation and the commissioning of the new equipment commented –‘The new plant, which included manufacturing vessel ,feed and filter systems gives Sealock a further 46% increase to its current manufacturing capacity’
Chris Young ( Managing Director) also commented that this was the first part of significant planned investment for the next twelve months for Sealock.Although the current market conditions are still difficult the continued investment in the company is an essential part of Sealock's strategy to maintain its position as one of the leading manufacturers' of adhesives in the UK.

Sealock in Poland

Sealock Ltd, the industrial adhesive company based on the Walworth Industrial Estate in Andover, has recently purchased the remaining shares in its subsidiary company, Krystal Norpol Sp. z o.o.

The company has been renamed Sealock Sp. z o.o with Chris Young, Managing Director of Sealock Ltd, being appointed Chairman.

With its offices in Warsaw and factory in Minsk Mazowiecki some forty kilometres east of the capital it is well placed to serve its rapidly expanding customer base both in Poland and the surrounding countries.


Our Picture shows Chris Young (front of picture) and
Peter Young(Sealock Director)

A Decade for Hayden

Hayden Gerke celebrated the completion of his tenth year at Sealock this month. During this time he has worked in all aspects of production but has specialised in the manufacture of our range of hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives.
At a recent celebration at the plant to mark this achievement Chris Young congratulated Hayden and said that Sealock was very fortunate to have committed experienced team members such as Hayden maintaining the highest levels of production quality for our customers. It is also interesting to note that over half of the Sealock UK team have all achieved ten years plus at Sealock with the rest of the team currently averaging five years.

National recognition for Excellence.

Andy Willis, Sealock sales and marketing manager, has been recognised at the recent British Excellence in Sales and Marketing awards.
The British Excellence in Sales & Marketing Awards (BESMA) represents the UK's highest level of recognition for outstanding sales achievement. Organised by The Institute of Sales & Marketing Management, BESMA is the benchmark standard in its field.
Andy who was on the short list to receive a coveted BESMA award said that he was delighted and very proud that his performance had been recognised nationally.

Our picture shows Andy willis(right) being congratulated by Chris Young (left)
We at Sealock are also very proud of Andy's achievement and look forward to continuing to support his and his sales team's success in the coming year.

25 year Celebrations at our Andover UK factory.

Sealock was very pleased to welcome Sir George Young MP, the Mayor of Test Valley and many of our customers, suppliers and professional service providers to our Andover factory to join us in celebrating our 25th anniversary.

Jean Marc Barki (Managing Director of Sealock sarl, France) Jolanta Strzadala (Managing Director Krystal Norpol Sp. z o.o.) and Zbigniew Strzadala (Chairman of the supervisory board Krystal Norpol Sp. z o.o.) representing other members of the Sealock group of companies were also attending the celebrations.

John Young, Chairman and Founder of Sealock, in his speech thanked all of our customers, suppliers, and professional service providers for their support over the last twenty-five years and said that it would not have been possible with out them. He also gave a glimpse of the future when he mentioned that the plans to extend the UK factory were underway and that significant investment in Krystal Norpol, Poland is proceeding.

Our picture shows John Young making his speach with Sir George Young MP to the right of John in the picture.

Sealock Celebrate 25 years

As part of this years 25th year celebrations for Sealock, staff and partners from UK joined our colleagues at the Sallaumines factory, France, for the weekend.
With duplicate production equipment and facilities to the UK the Sealock Sarl factory and processes are very familiar to all staff.
Following a factory tour which included the laboratory, offices and the new extension all celebrated with a buffet and toasted the future development of the company.

Our Picture shows from Left to right-
Jean-Marc Barki, Peter Young, John Young, Chris Young.
All wearing Lens football shirts.

Norman Purcell receives prestigious adhesives award

Norman Purcell, Technical Manager for Sealock, recently received the Max Kochmann Award. The British Adhesive and Sealants Association (BASA) award this in recognition of meritorious service to the Association.

Norman during his acceptance speech gave an insight into his forty-year career within the Industry and his commitment and support to the Industry and its association through BASA.
He also mentioned the support given to him and the association by Sealock Ltd, where over his sixteen years at the company he has held the position of Technical Sales Manager and currently Technical Manager.

Our picture shows Norman Purcell on the right receiving his award from Charles Hodgson, BASA Chairman.

Aqueous production expansion in the UK

Sealock has commissioned new equipment that will increase its manufacturing capacity for aqueous adhesives by over 1000 tonnes per year. Chris Young Managing Director said ' As part of our continuous investment in the latest most efficient manufacturing processes,we have completed the installation of a new Winkworth steam jacketed process vessel. It has been fitted with the latest variable agitator technology,energy efficient heating, cooling and drive systems and compliments the other plant that we have installed over the last few years.'