What bostick construction does

Bostik Australia is the Australian operating entity of Bostik, the global Adhesive Solutions segment of Arkema, a French publicly listed materials science group that acquired Bostik in 2015. The company manufactures and supplies construction, industrial, and DIY adhesives, sealants, waterproofing membranes, grouts, primers, levellers, and tiling products from its headquarters in Southbank, Melbourne. Its business is organised across three segments: Construction Solutions (professional adhesives, flooring systems, waterproofing, and sealants for builders, tilers, floorers, plumbers, electricians, and other trades), Industrial Solutions (adhesives for transport, automotive, packaging, hygiene, labels, tapes, and flexible lamination sold to global manufacturing leaders), and DIY/Stationery Solutions (consumer-facing brands such as Blu Tack and Clag Paste sold through retail and the diy.bostik.com platform).

The company's product platform rests on a broad portfolio of proprietary adhesive chemistries, including hot melt EVA and polyolefin, water-based, one- and two-component polyurethane, silyl modified polymers (SMP), methyl methacrylate (MMA), pressure sensitive, polyamide, and polyester formulations. Specialty technology brands such as Born2Bond (industrial), Thermelt (hot melt), and ADCOTE (flexible lamination, recently unified under a single global brand in 2025) sit alongside construction-focused brands including Ultraset, Stix, SEAL&BLOCK, and Dampfix Gold. Bostik Academy functions as a training and specification platform supporting professional adoption.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across all three segments, with no subscription or licensing model disclosed. Go-to-market is multi-channel: direct professional sales for construction trades, industrial partnerships with global manufacturers, retail distribution for DIY, and an owned e-commerce platform (diy.bostik.com). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; in April 2024 the company implemented a 5–7% global price increase excluding currency effects. The Australian entity is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arkema and is led as part of the parent's Adhesive Solutions segment under an Executive Vice President reporting into Arkema's Executive Committee.

Name

bostick construction

Legal name

Bostik

Website

https://bostik.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bostik Australia manufactures and supplies construction adhesives, waterproofing systems, industrial bonding solutions, and DIY consumer products. Operating as the Australian entity of Arkema's Adhesive Solutions segment, it serves professional trades, global industrial manufacturers, and retail consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Industrial Adhesives

NAICS

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

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF)

Keywords

• Construction adhesives
• Industrial adhesives
• Waterproofing membranes
• Sealants and grouts
• Hot melt adhesives

Headquarters

HQ city

Southbank

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Adhesives and Solutions: Revenue from construction adhesives, grouts, fillers, levelers, primers, sealants, tiling grouts, waterproofing, and tools & accessories for professional trade users
2. Industrial Adhesives: Revenue from industrial adhesive solutions for assembly, automotive, building materials, transportation, consumer goods, hygiene solutions (adult incontinence, baby care, feminine hygiene), tape, label, and flexible lamination applications
3. DIY/Consumer Adhesives: Revenue from consumer-facing stationery, craft, and repair products including the Blu Tack brand sold through retail channels

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bostik Australia manufactures and supplies adhesives, sealants, grouts, fillers, levelers, primers, tiling grouts, waterproofing membranes, and tools & accessories under its Construction Solutions line for professional trades. Its Industrial Solutions segment provides specialty adhesive technologies (hot melt, polyurethane, SMP, MMA, pressure sensitive, water-based) for transport, packaging, labels, tapes, hygiene, automotive, and flexible lamination applications, while its DIY/Stationery Solutions (including Blu Tack and Clag glue) serve consumer household, office, and craft needs.

Product overview

Bostik is a comprehensive adhesive solutions provider offering a broad portfolio of products across three main segments: Construction Solutions (professional adhesives, sealants, grouts, waterproofing, and flooring products), Industrial Solutions (manufacturing adhesives for transport, packaging, labels, tapes, and hygiene products), and DIY/Stationery Solutions (consumer adhesives like Blu Tack and craft glues). The Construction Solutions division includes specific product lines such as STIX A800 Premium, BOSTIK ROLL, and ULTRASET 3 IN 1 for flooring applications, along with waterproofing solutions under the SEAL&BLOCK brand. Industrial Solutions features specialty adhesive technologies including Born2Bond, Thermelt, and the newly unified ADCOTE flexible materials portfolio. The company operates under Arkema and serves various trade professionals including builders, tilers, carpenters, plumbers, and flooring installers through its Bostik Academy training center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ADCOTE™: Global brand for flexible materials portfolio unified by Bostik.
• Born2Bond™
• Thermelt®
• Blu Tack®
• SEAL&BLOCK
• Bostik Academy

Products and services

• Stix A800 Premium Flooring Adhesive Ultra high-performance adhesive for all types of soft floor coverings, sold to professional flooring installers and trade contractors.
• Bostik Roll Reinforced Double-Sided Flooring Tape Reinforced double-sided adhesive tape designed for flooring installations, sold to professional flooring installers.
• Ultraset 3 in 1 Flooring System Combined flooring adhesive, moisture control, and sound reduction product for professional flooring installers.
• Ultraset 2 in 1 Flooring Adhesive Dual-purpose flooring adhesive solution for trade contractors handling soft floor coverings.
• Sticks Like Sh*t Adhesive Ultimate grab adhesive for indoor and outdoor use, positioned as Bostik's high-stick flagship for trades and serious DIY users.
• Conflex Flexible Tile Adhesive Flexible tile adhesive formulated for professional tiling applications.
• Contact Bond Contact Adhesive Contact adhesive for bonding various construction materials, sold to trade users.
• Dampfix Gold Waterproofing Membrane High-performance waterproofing membrane for wet area construction applications, sold to waterproofers and tilers.
• Epoxy Grout Epoxy-based grout for tile installations requiring chemical resistance, sold to professional tilers.
• General Purpose Silicone Sealant General purpose silicone sealant for construction sealing applications.
• Roof & Gutter Sealant Sealant specifically formulated for roof and gutter sealing applications.
• Super Glue Industrial ST Industrial-grade super glue designed for professional applications.
• Spray Adhesive Aerosol spray adhesive for bonding various materials in trade and industrial applications.
• Born2Bond Specialty Industrial Adhesives Specialty adhesive brand offering engineered bonding solutions for industrial applications.
• Thermelt Hot Melt Adhesives Hot melt adhesive technology brand serving packaging, product assembly, and industrial manufacturing customers.
• ADCOTE Flexible Materials Portfolio Global brand for Bostik's flexible lamination adhesives and flexible materials portfolio, serving packaging and industrial customers.
• SEAL&BLOCK Waterproofing Solutions Extensive range of professional waterproofing solutions providing high-performance building protection.
• Blu Tack Household Adhesive Well-known household adhesive product for temporary mounting and fixing, sold to consumer and DIY markets.
• Clag Paste Glue Paste adhesive for stationery, school, and craft applications, sold to consumer and education markets.
• Smart Advisor AI Virtual Product Advisor AI-powered virtual advisor tool provided to users on the Bostik Australia website to assist with product selection.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ArkemacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBostik is the adhesive solutions segment of Arkema, a major materials science company. Bostik operates as an integral part of Arkema's portfolio, with Laurent Peyronneau appointed as Executive Vice President of the Adhesive Solutions segment (Bostik) and member of Arkema's Executive Committee.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• H.B. Fuller: US-headquartered pure-play industrial adhesives manufacturer serving hygiene, packaging, tapes, labels, construction, and transportation — closely matching Bostik's Industrial Solutions segment and chemistries.
• Avery Dennison: Global pressure-sensitive labels and materials manufacturer. Direct comparable to Bostik's label and tape adhesive offerings within the Industrial Solutions segment.
• Soudal: Belgium-based independent manufacturer of sealants, polyurethane foams, and adhesives for construction and DIY. Closest privately-held peer to Bostik's construction sealants and DIY portfolio.
• Henkel: Global adhesives, sealants, and consumer brands giant (Loctite, Pattex, Pritt, Bonderite) operating across construction, industrial, and DIY segments in the same markets Bostik serves. Most direct end-to-end competitor by breadth of chemistries and customer overlap.
• Mapei: Italian specialty chemicals company focused on construction adhesives, sealants, grouts, and waterproofing. Direct overlap with Bostik's Construction Solutions portfolio and similar professional trades GTM.
• Sika: Swiss specialty chemicals company with strong position in construction sealants, waterproofing, flooring, and tiling — directly overlapping Bostik's Construction Solutions portfolio. Comparable channel model through professional trades and global distribution.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a substantial adhesives and tapes business (including pressure-sensitive and industrial adhesives). Competes with Bostik across industrial, DIY, and construction use cases as part of a much broader portfolio.
• RPM International: US specialty coatings and sealants holding company (Tremco, Bostik-adjacent construction brands). Competes with Bostik in waterproofing, sealants, and construction chemicals as part of a broader coatings portfolio.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial manufacturer with adhesives and specialty chemicals operations serving automotive, construction, and industrial assembly — overlapping Bostik's industrial and construction channels.
• Dow: Major chemical producer with adhesive raw materials and finished adhesive systems serving packaging, construction, and industrial markets. Competes with Bostik at the chemistries level and supplies adjacent raw materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bostiktrade

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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