What Bostik does

Bostik is a global manufacturer of specialty adhesives and sealants, founded in 1889 and headquartered in Puteaux–La Défense, France, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arkema Group. It serves six primary end-markets — Building & Construction, Industrial Manufacturing, Flexible Packaging, Absorbent Hygiene, Pulp & Paper Converting, and Consumer/DIY — across more than 50 countries, with revenue last disclosed at €2.1 billion (2019) and a global workforce of approximately 5,000–7,000 employees. Its product portfolio spans water-based, hot melt (EVA and PO), polyurethane (1K and 2K), silyl modified polymers, methyl methacrylate, pressure sensitive, butyl, polyamide, and polyester chemistries, organized under proprietary brands including Kizen, M-Resin, Born2Bond, ADCOTE, aQ, VITEL, PURERAD, and Thermelt.

The company's business model is B2B direct sales with technical application support, supplemented by authorized distributor networks, dealer locator systems, and the my.arkema.com customer portal. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting a relationship-driven model where formulations are qualified into customer manufacturing lines. R&D is anchored in 4 global Smart Technology Centers and 11 regional centers with more than 500 technical staff, and innovation is increasingly oriented toward sustainability — 80% of new patents in 2023 advanced circularity goals, and recent launches (Born2Bond Ultra K85, Kizen Miles 9.0, OB1, the ADCOTE brand unification) have won industry recognition. Distribution includes both global enterprise accounts and regional/local channels, with notable recent inorganic expansion through Arkema's bolt-on M&A program, including Prochimir, Fixatti, XL Brands, and the 2023 acquisition of Dow's laminating adhesives and coatings business. The company holds third-party certifications (Recyclass, Plastic Sense Foundation, BPI) that are prerequisites for food-contact and circular-economy applications.

Name

Bostik

Legal name

BOSTIK S.A.

Website

https://bostik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bostik is a France-headquartered, Arkema-owned global manufacturer of specialty adhesives and sealants serving construction, industrial manufacturing, flexible packaging, absorbent hygiene, paper converting, and consumer/DIY markets across 50+ countries. It monetizes through B2B direct sales, distributor networks, and quote-based pricing, with proprietary technology platforms (Kizen, ADCOTE, Born2Bond, M-Resin, aQ, VITEL, PURERAD, Thermelt).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH), Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ), Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK)

Keywords

• Industrial adhesives
• Sealants and coatings
• Construction adhesives
• Packaging adhesives
• Pressure sensitive adhesives

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Adhesives and Sealants: B2B sales of specialized adhesive solutions to industrial manufacturers, construction companies, and consumer goods producers. Revenue generated through direct product sales with technical support services.
2. Construction Adhesives: Sales of adhesives for building and construction applications including sealing, bonding, waterproofing, and flooring solutions
3. Flexible Packaging Solutions: Laminating adhesives, coatings, and specialty adhesives for flexible packaging converting industry

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bostik manufactures and sells industrial, construction, and DIY adhesives and sealants, including hot melt, water-based, polyurethane, bio-based, and pressure sensitive technologies. The portfolio serves construction, industrial manufacturing, flexible packaging, absorbent hygiene, transportation, automotive, and consumer goods markets through branded product lines such as ADCOTE, Born2Bond, Kizen, M-Resin, aQ, VITEL, PURERAD, and Thermelt.

Product overview

Bostik is a global adhesive specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of smart adhesives and sealants across construction, consumer, and industrial markets. The product ecosystem centers on specialized adhesive technologies organized under distinct branded product lines: ADCOTE™ serves as the unified global brand for flexible materials (laminating adhesives and coatings); Born2Bond™ Ultra K85 provides bio-based instant adhesives for durable goods; Kizen® offers hot melt packaging adhesives for consumer goods and end-of-line applications; M-Resin delivers patented resealable packaging technology; aQ® provides water-based adhesives for paper converting and packaging; VITEL™ copolyester resins address heat seal and coating needs; PURERAD™ offers UV/EB cured laminating adhesives; and Thermelt® provides bio-based hot melt polyamide adhesives. The portfolio is supported by four global R&D Smart Technology Centers and serves markets including building & construction, disposable hygiene, flexible packaging, transportation, and consumer goods/DIY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ADCOTE Global brand unifying Bostik's flexible materials portfolio of laminating adhesives and coatings for flexible packaging and industrial applications. Covers solvent-based, solvent-free, and water-based technologies plus sealing solutions for converters, packaging makers, and brand owners.
• Born2Bond Ultra K85 Bio-based instant adhesive incorporating 60% renewable raw materials from castor oil, capable of withstanding 1,000 hours at 85°C/85% humidity. Designed for electronics, automotive, medical devices, and industrial assemblies requiring durability under harsh conditions with ultra-fast fixation (~15 seconds) and high mechanical strength (8-15 MPa).
• Kizen Miles 9.0 Breakthrough recyclable hygiene adhesive engineered to enable controlled separation of components at end of product lifecycle for absorbent hygiene products. First adhesive designed for clean material separation supporting circular economy with up to 75% renewable materials.
• Kizen Packaging Adhesives Hot melt adhesive product line for consumer goods and end-of-line packaging applications including case and carton sealing and tray forming. Features wide temperature resistance, FDA food contact compliance, adhesion to recycled substrates, and sustainable bio-based formulations.
• M-Resin (Reseal) Patented extrudable reseal technology for reclosable packaging adhesives enabling strong resealable bonds for thermoformed trays, extending food freshness, reducing material usage by 30%, and improving recyclability with Recyclass and Plastic Sense Foundation certifications.
• aQ Water-Based Adhesives Water-based adhesive brand for consumer goods and paper converting applications including packaging, wipes, tissue, towel, and labelling. Complies with demanding food packaging safety regulations with high bonding strength, fast setting time, and flexibility, with bio-based options using up to 99% renewable materials.
• VITEL Copolyester Resins High-performance copolyester resins for heat seal, coating, and anti-fog applications for refrigerated packaging. Thermoplastic resins delivering exceptional adhesion on PET films with temperature resistance from -40°C to +70°C. BPA, antimony, and halogen free with recyclability certifications.
• PURERAD Adhesives and Coatings UV (mercury/LED) and electron beam (EB) cured laminating adhesives and coatings for film/film, film/paper, or metalized film/film applications. Used primarily for narrow web label applications with instant curing, nearly 100% solids formulation, and compatibility with various inks.
• Thermelt Polyamide Adhesives Hot melt polyamide resins and adhesives made from up to 90% bio-based raw materials. Designed for product assembly and low pressure moulding applications, supporting manufacturer sustainability goals without compromising performance or durability.
• OB1 Multi-Surface Construction Sealant and Adhesive Versatile construction sealant and adhesive suitable for various materials and conditions, designed to streamline construction and DIY projects. Originally successful in UK and Europe before US launch.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% plastic reduction possible with M-Resin reclosable technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Bovelander FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2026Partnership for Community Grant Programme focusing on development through hockey in India. The programme empowers local hockey coaches to design and lead community projects, with Bovelander providing expertise in sports-based development.
• CInI (Collective for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2026Local NGO partner for Community Grant Programme in Jharkhand, India. CInI provides on-the-ground implementation expertise for community-led initiatives.
• BorealisflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development for mono-PE pouch structure achieving 10% weight reduction. Borealis supplied Borstar technology PE resins for 15-micron MDO PE film.
• Hosokawa AlpineflagshipTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner supplying extrusion and MDO (machine direction orientation) technology for producing thin MDO PE film for sustainable packaging.
• HP Inc.flagshipTechnology or IntegrationDigital printing partner using HP Indigo 200K Digital Press for high-quality printing on sustainable packaging structures.
• LeygatechflagshipTechnology or IntegrationSealant film supplier providing 75-micron PE sealant film with strong mechanical properties and low temperature sealing capabilities.
• NordmeccanicaflagshipTechnology or IntegrationLamination partner using Nordmeccanica laminating machine for sustainable packaging production with reduced material usage.
• Karlville SwissflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPouch manufacturing partner converting laminated structures into finished pouches using sustainable processes.
• KimiacoreTechnology or IntegrationAI startup providing chemical intelligence platform. Bostik is an early enterprise customer using the platform for sales support, supplier data management, and workflow automation. The platform helps address knowledge management as senior specialists approach retirement.
• PRESERVE ProjectflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean project for circular economy and innovation in flexible packaging. Bostik R&D teams developed innovative adhesive solutions contributing to major milestone in circular economy recognized with an award.
• EcoVadiscoreOthersTogether for Sustainability initiative assessing potential suppliers' CSR approach. Bostik aims for 80% of suppliers to be covered by EcoVadis scorecard.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• H.B. Fuller: H.B. Fuller is a pure-play global industrial adhesives manufacturer with similar end-market exposure (packaging, hygiene, construction, automotive, tapes) and comparable chemistries, making it one of the closest publicly-traded comparables to Bostik.
• Sika: Sika is a Swiss specialty chemicals leader in bonding, sealing, damping and reinforcing solutions for construction and industrial markets, competing head-to-head with Bostik in construction sealants, waterproofing, flooring, and automotive bonding.
• Mapei: Mapei is a privately-held Italian manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for construction, directly competing with Bostik in tile adhesives, flooring, waterproofing, and building chemical solutions globally.
• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies): Henkel's Adhesive Technologies is the global market leader in industrial and consumer adhesives, directly competing with Bostik across packaging, construction, automotive, electronics, and consumer/DIY applications with overlapping chemistries (hot melt, water-based, polyurethane, PSA).
• Avery Dennison: Avery Dennison is a global leader in pressure-sensitive labels and materials, directly competing with Bostik's tape, label and PSA businesses and overlapping in functional coatings for packaging applications.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: 3M is a diversified industrial conglomerate with significant adhesives and tapes (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes division) that overlaps with Bostik's industrial, automotive, and consumer/DIY adhesive portfolios as part of a much broader product range.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): ITW is a diversified industrial manufacturer with adhesive and bonding exposure through its Polymers & Fluids and Construction Products segments, competing with Bostik in select industrial and construction bonding applications.
• RPM International: RPM International is a specialty coatings, sealants, and building solutions group (including Tremco, Carboline, illbruck) that competes with Bostik in construction sealants, waterproofing, and flooring systems as part of a broader coatings portfolio.
• Dow: Dow divested its laminating adhesives and coatings business to Bostik in 2023 but remains an adjacent competitor in raw materials (resins, polymers) and continues to compete in packaging and industrial bonding solutions as part of its broader chemicals portfolio.

Emerging players

• Wacker Chemie: Wacker Chemie is a specialty chemical manufacturer with adhesives and sealants exposure (silicone sealants, polymer binders for construction adhesives) that competes with Bostik in construction, automotive, and industrial bonding applications, particularly in EMEA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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