Introduction

BASA represents the interests of adhesive and sealant manufacturers, suppliers and distributors in the UK and Ireland. We are an association run for our members by our members. Our greatest strength resides in the experience and expertise of the volunteers who agree to sit on our working parties and task forces.

 
BASA has 90 member companies which collectively represent around 85% of all UK industrial adhesive and sealant manufactures.


BASA's antecedents stretch back more than 60 years when adhesive and sealant manufacturers were invited to assist the UK government with the strategic planning of materials for the industry. During the ensuing period organisations such as the Adhesive Manufacturers Association, the British Resin Rubber Manufacturers Association, The British Adhesive Manufacturers Association and the Sealant Manufacturers Conference gradually coalesced to form what is now Europe’s only independent trade body dedicated solely to the interests of the adhesives and sealants industry.