Arkema has announced the start-up of a new industrial adhesives plant in Japan. The new capacities will enable Bostik to serve its Japanese customers in the continuously growing markets of diapers, hygiene, packaging, labeling, transportation and electronics.

This investment is in line with Bostik’s growth and geographical expansion strategy.

Bostik is the adhesive solutions segment of Arkema. This new facility includes several production lines dedicated to adhesives for the non-woven industry (diapers and hygiene) and to the industrial markets of packaging, labeling, transportation and electronics. It will enable Bostik to support the strong growth of its customers in the disposable hygiene sector in Japan and to expand the manufacturing of certain industrial adhesives ranges in Asia.

This investment represents a new step in the geographical strengthening of Bostik, remaining close to its customers and confirming its commitment to developing sustainable products at the highest level of quality and performance.

“We are very pleased with the successful start-up of this new plant, the first one in Japan for Bostik. The geographical expansion of our production capacity to support the growth of our customers is a core part of our strategy to become a leading global player,” states Vincent Legros, executive vice president, Bostik.

”This local presence, combined with our global expertise in adhesives, will allow us to become more responsive and improve customer intimacy in the Asian region, thereby meeting their specific needs in some of the most demanding sectors in terms of both quality and innovation,” says Motoki Ohno, head of Bostik-Nitta JV.

This investment is in line with the Arkema’s roadmap to become a pure Specialty Materials player by 2024, centered around adhesives, advanced materials and coating products.