Innovation

Sestec thrives on creativity and pushing boundaries, pioneering formaldehyde- and fossil-free adhesives while securing patents that set new industry standards.

Sustainable Development

Our adhesives reduce carbon footprints and promote low-energy production, helping both Sestec and our clients achieve sustainability goals.

Competence

Sestec’s team combines chemistry, engineering, and application expertise to deliver high-quality products and continuously improve through research and trials.

The Journey from Idea to Commercialized Protein-Based Adhesives

Humble Beginnings

15 years ago, Hans Edelmann, a leader in the wood industry, discovered a book on traditional carpentry and was inspired to use natural proteins for gluing for adhesives in the wood-based industry.

Formulating the Vision

Hans foresaw the need for a formaldehyde-free and completely fossil-free adhesive, so–driven by his vision–he started a garage lab, experimenting with proteins and filing the first patent.

The Path to Commercialization

A major wood board and furniture producer took interest in Hans' idea, prompting the need for investment partners.

In 2016, private investors in Poland helped Sestec move into a new lab and production hall in Trzebinia, near Kraków.

Building a Dedicated Team

Talented chemists, including Anna Sieranc, joined Hans’ team. Anna became the head of research and application, leading the team to secure 3 patents and conduct hundreds of customer trials to refine formulations.

Achieving Industry Leadership

Today, Sestec stands as a leading producer of protein-based, fossil-free adhesives for MDF and particleboards. Hans still visits Trzebinia to discuss developments with Anna and her team, reflecting the journey from a garage laboratory to industry-leading innovation.

Our Team

Management

Klaus Hofmann

Team Trzebinia
R&D and Production

Dariusz Mardyła

Anna Sieranc

Katarzyna Osiak

Administration
Support

Aleksandra Prusek

Bonding with Nature, Building
the Future

Part of Our History

Hans Edelmann

Hans, the founding father of Sestec has left the company after the closing to enjoy his well deserved retirement. Without Hans’ creative spark Sestec wouldn’t have become a successful developer of biogenic adhesives. We thank Hans for this gift.

After the closing of the acquisition of Sestec by Bakelite Magdalena returned to her full-time job as lawyer at Diagnostica. We sincerely thank Magda for her years of relentless effort to make Sestec a better enterprise. We surely will miss her energy and devotion to our cause.

Magdalena Tomaszek

Who We Are

Our Values

Innovation

Sustainable Development

Competence