40 Years of Leeson Polyurethanes

In 2026, Leeson Polyurethanes marks 40 years since David and Kathleen Leeson founded the business in Britain. What began as a family company has grown into a manufacturer supplying polyurethane products to customers in the UK and internationally.

The anniversary recognises that growth and the relationships behind it. For customers, the practical question is whether a supplier can understand their requirements today and continue to support them as those requirements change.

From Family Business to International Manufacturer

Since 1986, Leeson has developed its manufacturing and technical expertise across construction, surfacing and industrial applications. Its international growth was recognised with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade in 2007 and again in 2019. In 2020, Leeson became part of ICP Group, connecting the business with a wider international organisation.

These milestones show how the company has grown while continuing to develop products around customer applications.

Leeson’s technical team works on formulations for particular requirements, and its laboratory checks every manufacturing batch before approval for despatch. Product information, installation guidance and relevant system approvals give specifiers and contractors evidence to assess against their projects.

Long term customer relationships are another part of that history. Leeson works with customers to understand a requirement, identify an existing product or investigate a tailored formulation, and provide technical support as needs change.

Experience That Continues to Develop

Four decades of experience provide a foundation, but customers also need a supplier equipped for the work ahead. Leeson continues to combine product development, British manufacturing and technical support as it responds to changing materials, processes and project requirements.

The Next Chapter for Leeson

“Performance. Engineered.” expresses the direction of Leeson’s evolving brand through formulation work, tested products and support built around customer applications. The 40th anniversary recognises the knowledge and relationships behind that promise while looking ahead to the requirements customers will bring next.