A British pioneer redefining chemical packaging and adhesive manufacturing
John Small, managing director
Headquartered in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, Cedesa Ltd brings together decades of technical expertise, manufacturing flexibility, and chemical know-how to deliver fully integrated packaging solutions — from container design to the finished product.
Cedesa’s business model goes beyond simply supplying packaging. The company works with a broad spectrum of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products, offering both its own formulations and private-label solutions for clients across industrial and retail markets in the UK, Europe, and beyond.
What truly sets Cedesa apart is its ability to combine specialist packaging technology with in-house chemical manufacturing. This integrated approach allows clients to entrust the entire process — formulation, quality control, regulatory compliance, and packaging — to a single expert partner. The result is a streamlined supply chain and a faster route from concept to commercialisation.
At the heart of Cedesa’s operations is a state-of-the-art production facility equipped to handle a diverse range of packaging formats. The company’s capabilities include tube and bottle filling, cartridge and syringe injection (in single-component, dual-component, and two-part 2K systems), and blister packaging for individual components or retail products. Cedesa also offers in-house labelling, covering everything from graphic design and printing to the creation of multilingual safety data sheets.
Cedesa’s cartridge solutions, in particular, are renowned for their flexibility. The company can accommodate virtually any size, shape, type, or mixing ratio, working closely with leading cartridge manufacturers and supplying a full range of mixing nozzles to ensure optimal performance.
Cedesa’s services extend well beyond packaging alone. Through its contract manufacturing operations, chemical companies can outsource the production of adhesives, speciality formulations, or entire product lines to Cedesa — including all subsequent packaging, labelling, and distribution. This model enables clients to focus on product development and market strategy while Cedesa manages the technical manufacturing, quality assurance, and logistics.
The company’s toll manufacturing service also offers clients significant advantages: economies of scale, scalable production, and the ability to outsource capital-intensive plant investment — a crucial benefit in an industry defined by strict regulatory and safety standards.
In a marketplace where innovation and compliance are paramount, Cedesa has carved out a unique position as both a chemical manufacturer and a packaging specialist. Its combination of technical expertise, end-to-end service, and customer-focused approach has made it the partner of choice for companies seeking not just packaging, but a comprehensive manufacturing solution.
