• Founded: 1889

• Original name: Boston Blacking Company

• Headquarters: Puteaux

• Parent company: Arkema

• Industry: Chemicals, Adhesives, Sealants, Construction Materials

• Products: Adhesives, sealants, waterproofing systems, flooring solutions, construction chemicals

• Global presence: Operations in more than 45 countries with approximately 7,000 employees

• Markets served: Construction, Industrial Manufacturing, Packaging, Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Medical, Consumer DIY, and Hygiene Products. [2]

Bostik traces its origins to 1889, when the Boston Blacking Company was established in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States. The company originally manufactured leather dyes and shoe-care products.

During the early 20th century, the business expanded into adhesive technologies as industrial manufacturing increased. As adhesives became its core business, the company adopted the name Bostik, derived from “Boston” and the concept of “stick.”

Over the decades, Bostik expanded internationally through acquisitions and product innovation, becoming one of the world’s major adhesive manufacturers.

A significant milestone occurred in 2015, when French specialty chemicals company Arkema acquired Bostik, integrating it as the group’s Adhesive Solutions division and strengthening Arkema’s position in specialty materials worldwide. [2]

Bostik develops high-performance bonding and sealing technologies for professional and consumer applications. Its products are designed to improve durability, manufacturing efficiency, sustainability, and ease of application.

The company’s solutions are widely used in:

• Residential and commercial construction

• Flooring installation

• Waterproofing systems

• Industrial assembly

• Automotive manufacturing

• Aerospace components

• Electronics

• Flexible packaging

• Disposable hygiene products

• Furniture manufacturing

• Consumer repair and DIY applications [1]

Construction

Bostik provides products for:

• Tile adhesives

• Grouts

• Waterproofing membranes

• Silicone sealants

• Polyurethane sealants

• Concrete admixtures

• Flooring adhesives

• Roofing solutions

These products are widely used by architects, engineers, contractors, and builders. [1]

Industrial Adhesives

Industrial customers use Bostik adhesives in:

• Automotive assembly

• Aircraft manufacturing

• Electronics production

• Furniture manufacturing

• Composite materials

• Textile lamination

• Woodworking

These adhesives are engineered for high strength, durability, and performance under demanding conditions. [1]

Packaging

Bostik supplies adhesive systems for:

• Food packaging

• Beverage cartons

• Paper products

• Flexible plastic packaging

• Labels

• Industrial packaging

Its technologies support fast manufacturing while improving package integrity and recyclability. [1]

Hygiene Products

Bostik is a major supplier of adhesives used in:

• Baby diapers

• Feminine hygiene products

• Adult incontinence products

• Medical disposables

These products require skin-safe, flexible, and reliable bonding technologies. [1]

Consumer & DIY

Bostik manufactures adhesives for home improvement and repair, including:

• Contact adhesives

• Construction adhesives

• Craft glues

• Mounting adhesives

• Sealants

• Instant adhesives

• Waterproofing products

Many of these products are sold through hardware stores and home improvement retailers worldwide. [1]

Innovation is a core part of Bostik’s strategy. The company invests heavily in research and development through a global network of technology centers focused on:

• Bio-based adhesives

• Low-VOC formulations

• High-performance polymers

• Sustainable packaging solutions

• Smart construction materials

• Lightweight industrial bonding

• Circular economy initiatives

As part of Arkema, Bostik benefits from advanced materials science and collaborative research aimed at improving product performance while reducing environmental impact. [1]

Bostik emphasizes sustainability by:

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Increasing the use of renewable and recycled raw materials

• Developing recyclable adhesive systems

• Improving energy efficiency in manufacturing

• Supporting circular economy initiatives

• Designing products with lower environmental impact

The company aligns these efforts with Arkema’s broader sustainability strategy. [1]

Bostik operates manufacturing plants, research centers, and sales offices across Europe, North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

Its products are sold in more than 45 countries and support industries ranging from local construction projects to multinational manufacturing operations. [2]

Bostik has a strong presence in the Philippines through Bostik Philippines, Inc., offering products tailored to local construction and consumer markets. Some of its well-known brands include:

• Super Vulcaseal

• Rugby Contact Cement

• Ultrafino Skimcoat

• Powermix

• Boscoseal PUX

• Fixall Tile Adhesives

• El Kapitan Epoxy

• No More Nails

• Seal N Flex 1

• Addmix Ultra

The company is also recognized for manufacturing excellence and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. [1]

Bostik’s portfolio includes numerous regional and global brands, such as:

• Blu Tack

• Evo-Stik

• Den Braven

• Sader

• Quelyd

• Mem

• XL Brands

• Born2Bond

• Rugby

• Super Vulcaseal

• No More Nails

• Fixall [2]

Bostik’s mission is to develop smart adhesive solutions that make products safer, stronger, more efficient, and more sustainable. The company’s slogan, “Attached to your world,” reflects its role in connecting materials, industries, and everyday products through advanced bonding technologies. [1]

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