Bostik

Bostik is the adhesive solutions business of the French specialty chemicals group Arkema, a French group. The company traces its history back more than 130 years and says on its website that its first patents date from 1913. It offers adhesives and sealants for industry, construction and DIY.

Range

• Adhesives and sealants for the construction industry, including flooring and tiling
• DIY products for repairs, mounting and sealing
• Industrial adhesives for transport, packaging and hygiene products
• Stationery and craft products, for example Blu Tack, launched in the early 1970s

Good to know

Bostik is strong in professional markets, and its brand for consumers differs by country, so the products on offer depend on the region. The company describes itself as a global leader in specialty adhesives and as part of the Arkema Group, which has more than 20,000 employees in 55 countries. Bostik has its roots in the United States, but it has belonged to the French Arkema group for years. It is a European alternative to US brands like 3M and Gorilla Glue in building and DIY adhesives.