Posted to News on 4th Jul 2025, 09:00
LOCTITE celebrates over 20 years of supporting future engineering talent
LOCTITE is proud to continue its longstanding sponsorship of Formula Student - the UK's most established educational engineering competition, run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. With more than two decades of involvement, Henkel brand LOCTITE continues to help university teams bring their innovative race car designs to life with its trusted adhesives and technical know-how.
Taking place this July at Silverstone, Formula Student provides students from around the world with the opportunity to develop, build and race a single-seater car, applying their academic knowledge in a highly practical and competitive environment. The event attracts more than 100 university teams globally and is widely regarded as a launchpad for careers in motorsport, automotive and advanced engineering.
LOCTITE continues to support student teams by providing advanced adhesives for use in structural, composite and powertrain components, alongside application advice and engineering support.
This year, several teams have benefitted from LOCTITE's sponsorship, including York and Kingston universities.
"LOCTITE's support of York Formula Student has been instrumental in advancing our manufacturing processes while ensuring the highest quality standards," said Tom Comrie, Team Principal of University of York's racing team. "Most notably, the unique properties of their HY 4070 adhesive have enabled us to securely and reliably bond the Impact Attenuator to the vehicle, giving us full confidence in its performance under all conditions. Their products have not only expanded the team's engineering capabilities but also supported our commitment to rigorous safety standards."
Beyond individual applications, LOCTITE's continued support gives teams access to both materials and expert guidance, allowing them to solve complex engineering problems with confidence. Whether bonding composites or securing critical assemblies, LOCTITE products have become a trusted part of many teams' build strategies across the competition.
"The sponsorship from LOCTITE has been invaluable to our team," added Cameron Thomson, Team Lead of Kingston University's racing team. "Their support has enabled us to improve the quality and reliability of our car's bonded components, particularly in our composite suspension design, with technical support and advice allowing us to select the correct products for our project.
"We use several LOCTITE products - from EA 9466 epoxy adhesive for our bonded composite wishbones to LOCTITE 638 bearing retention compound, used in a multitude of assemblies across the car. It's a partnership that's helped push the team's engineering innovation even further and provided us with the confidence to take on new challenges."
"We're proud to continue supporting Formula Student and helping the next generation of engineers bring their ideas to life," added George Hickey, Market and Customer Activation Manager at Henkel. "This initiative not only showcases exceptional technical talent but also reflects the spirit of innovation and collaboration that drives our industry forward."
LOCTITE is committed to empowering the next generation of engineers through both educational initiatives and hands-on technical support. Its involvement in Formula Student is part of a broader mission to go 'Beyond the Bond' to foster innovation, encourage sustainability, and build practical engineering skills that support future mobility challenges.
