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Elixir-India — Authorized Distributor of Scott Bader Crestabond MMA Structural Adhesives in India

Elixir-India is proud to announce its strategic distribution partnership with Scott Bader, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance resins and adhesives. Through this partnership, Elixir-India is now the authorized distributor of Crestabond primerless MMA structural adhesives across India — bringing world-class bonding technology directly to Indian manufacturers and designers.

About Scott Bader and the Crestabond Range

With over 40 years of experience in formulating and manufacturing high-performance adhesives and resins for global markets, Scott Bader is a name trusted by engineers and manufacturers worldwide.

Crestabond, originally launched in 2010, is Scott Bader’s flagship range of primerless methyl methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesives. Available in 1:1 and 10:1 mix ratios, Crestabond adhesives are engineered for exceptional strength, toughness, and versatility — with varying working times to suit a wide range of industrial applications.

What Makes Crestabond MMA Adhesives Special?

Crestabond structural adhesives stand out for several reasons:

  • Primerless bonding — No surface primer required, saving time and cost in production
  • Superior strength and toughness — Ideal for structural and load-bearing applications
  • Wide substrate compatibility — Bonds composites, thermoplastics, metals, and more
  • Flexible working times — Options to suit fast assembly lines or complex builds
  • Globally manufactured — Produced at multiple Scott Bader facilities worldwide, ensuring consistent quality

Industries and Applications in India

Crestabond MMA structural adhesives are now locally available in India for use across high-growth industries including:

  • Wind Energy — Bonding of wind turbine blades and composite structures in India’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector
  • Automotive — Lightweight component bonding for electric vehicles and conventional automotive manufacturing
  • Railways — Structural adhesive solutions for lightweighting rail components in India’s expanding rail infrastructure
  • Marine — High-strength bonding for boat hulls, decks, and marine composite structures
  • Composites Manufacturing — Advanced bonding for fiber-reinforced and thermoplastic composite assemblies

Why This Partnership Matters for India

India is one of the fastest-growing markets for advanced composites globally, driven by the boom in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and infrastructure development. The demand for lightweight, high-strength bonding solutions in automotive, wind, solar, and rail sectors is at an all-time high.

Latha Ekambaram, Scott Bader’s Commercial Director for Southeast Asia and India, highlighted this opportunity, noting that India’s growth across renewable energy and lightweighting applications makes it an ideal market for Crestabond’s superior performance characteristics.

Praveen Kumar Khargwanshi, Partner at Elixir-India, added that the Crestabond range completes Elixir India’s product portfolio, ensuring Indian customers now have local access to globally trusted structural adhesive technology.

Elixir-India — Your Trusted Adhesive Technology Partner

This partnership with Scott Bader is fully aligned with Elixir-India’s core mission — helping designers and manufacturers across India find better, smarter ways to join and assemble parts through advanced adhesive technology.

With Crestabond now available locally, Indian manufacturers no longer need to depend on lengthy import lead times. Elixir-India provides:

  • Local inventory and fast supply
  • Technical support and application guidance
  • Expert consultation for selecting the right adhesive system for your application

Frequently asked questions

Crestabond is a methyl methacrylate structural adhesive used for bonding composites, metals, and thermoplastics in industries such as wind energy, automotive, marine, and railways.

Yes, Elixir-India is the authorized distributor of Crestabond MMA structural adhesives across India, with local inventory for fast delivery.

Crestabond is available in 1:1 and 10:1 mix ratios, suitable for a variety of application and working time requirements.
No. Crestabond is a primerless MMA adhesive, meaning it bonds directly to most substrates without requiring a surface primer.
Contact Elixir-India directly for product enquiries, pricing, technical datasheets, and samples.

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