Flying in the face of the challenges presented by Brexit and Covid-19, British sealant provider, CT1, has experienced significant growth over the past year, both domestically and across Europe. The UK’s leading sealant and adhesive brand has seen production increase by over a quarter, and sales rise by 20%.
Waving the flag for the ‘Made in Britain’ mark, CT1 has developed a reputation for delivering a high-quality, all-in-one sealant, that does the job of several others, making it the go-to solution for the trade and DIY enthusiasts alike.
Homegrown CT1 has seen an employment boom in the past 12 months, recruiting staff across technical, marketing and IT to strengthen its ability to continue the growth seen throughout 2020.
The sealant, described as the ‘Snag List Eliminator’ due to its universal application and durability, has also seen growth in export sales across Spain, Norway, and Denmark.
Part of the reason for CT1’s growth is a result of the boom in construction and DIY. Covid lockdown restrictions directly impacted the time homeowners spent on DIY in 2020, with an increase of 147% according to figures from the ONS.
One of those channels, Toolstation, which has over 470 stores across the UK, has recently become a distributor, and serves both trade and DIY customers.
CT1’s Head of Marketing and Brand, Nicola Walsh, commented: “The vast majority of other sealants available in the market are manufactured outside of the UK. We’re incredibly proud to carry the ‘Made in Britain’ flag on our products, as it is important to our customers, and vital for our economy. By buying British made, our customers know they are not only getting a product of quality but, equally as important, they are supporting UK jobs.”