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Structural Adhesives Ltd
TMT First
Structural Adhesives Ltd is a UK-based dual service provider specialising in high performance grade adhesive technologies for aerospace, engineering and construction as well as automotive, railway and electronics. Founded in 1989, the female-led micro business formulates and manufactures all products on-site in the East Midlands, ensuring full control over quality and compliance. Its innovation engine is Luma R&D Laboratory Services, a dedicated research
Staffordshire-based TMT First is leading the tech repair revolution. Its award-winning Mobile Component Repair (MCR) technique replaces only the failed part within a phone, rather than entire assemblies – dramatically reducing electronic waste, carbon emissions and repair costs by up to 30%. From its 43,000 sq ft facility in Newcastle-
under-Lyme, its 160-strong team processes over 250,000 devices annually for major brands including Samsung, Apple and
division collaborating with industry and academia to advance adhesive capabilities that meet today’s demands for future proofing solutions. The company’s patented A2 Fire Rated Epoxy Adhesive, developed in-house by an all- female technical team, is now helping to raise fire safety standards across high-rise construction and infrastructure projects.
Microsoft. The company also buys, refurbishes and resells used and repaired technology, giving devices a second life. TMT First’s vision extends beyond device repair. With a pioneering apprenticeship programme it developed in-house, it’s helping to train the next generation of skilled technicians, while making real progress toward a circular, low-carbon future. TMT First proudly combines innovation, sustainability and social impact – proving that doing the right thing for the planet is also good for business. TMT FIRST Holditch House, Holditch Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9JQ Tel: 01782 576930 • hello@tmtfirst.co.uk • www.tmtfirst.co.uk TMTFirstLtd @tmtfirst @ TMTFirst tmt-first-ltd TMT First Founder Adam Whitehouse
Team members within Luma Laboratory – Structural Adhesives Ltd’s dynamic R&D division
Structural Adhesives Ltd continues to spearhead revolutionary solutions because of its ability to lead with science, creativity and purpose, building progress through adaptive thinking and inspirational teamwork. Winning this award recognises the impact of the team’s specialist innovations, and reinforces the company’s role as a trusted technical partner in critical sectors. Structural Adhesives Ltd Units 12-13A Marlow Road Industrial Estate, Off Marlow Road, Leicester, LE3 2BQ Tel: 0116 289 4655 • enquiries@structuraladhesives.co.uk structuraladhesives.co.uk @structuraladhesives @ structadhesives Structural Adhesives Limited
Tracked Carriers t/a ACONDA Industrial Carriers
Headquartered in Witham, Essex, ACONDA designs and manufactures a revolutionary range of battery-powered, remote-controlled tracked carriers. These compact, high-performance machines can transport up to 4,000kg across terrain where wheels simply can’t go, including mud, gravel, stairs and steep inclines up to 45 degrees. Crucially, they navigate through tight spaces as narrow as 750mm, providing safe and efficient load handling in places traditional equipment can’t reach. manoeuvrable platforms with modular construction, cutting-edge traction control and intuitive remote operation. From construction and landscaping to emergency services and heritage site conservation, industries across the UK and beyond are rethinking material movement thanks to ACONDA’s technology. Manual handling injuries remain a serious issue in the UK – the second most common cause of injury in the workplace. ACONDA’s machines are helping to change that. “We’re incredibly proud to be one of just 197 organisations to receive the King’s Award for Enterprise,” says Tom Cannon, Founder and At the core of ACONDA’s innovation is a commitment to user-centric design: ultra- Managing Director of ACONDA. “This honour reflects the hard work of our team, our dedication to British manufacturing and the game-changing impact our
products are having in the field.” Sustainability is central to ACONDA’s mission. Every carrier is electric, low-emission and designed for quiet operation in sensitive or enclosed spaces. The company’s approach to innovation is built around constant feedback, real-world testing and close collaboration with end-users, ensuring machines are functional, scalable and export-ready. From railway maintenance teams and forestry contractors to conservation experts working inside ancient ruins, ACONDA’s customers operate in some of the most complex environments. Across these sectors, the machines have significantly reduced injury risk, cut transport times and lowered environmental disruption. Beyond engineering, ACONDA champions knowledge sharing through detailed user manuals, video tutorials and on-site training – empowering clients to use their machines with confidence and care. Looking ahead, ACONDA is accelerating its global expansion with new distribution partnerships forming across Europe, Canada and North America. The company is also investing in cutting-edge R&D, working in collaboration to incorporate AI-assisted navigation.
ACONDA (L) Tom Cannon, (R) Ashlea Cannon
TRACKED CARRIERS T/A ACONDA INDUSTRIAL CARRIERS 16 Crittall Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3DR Tel: +44 (0)1621 810999 • info@aconda.com www.aconda.com Aconda.IC @ aconda.ic tracked-carriers-ltd
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