French firm Arkema expands Bostik adhesives facility in Bangalore

In line with its ambition to expand in high growth regions, Bostik, subsidiary of French chemical major Arkema, has added new adhesives production capacities at its Bangalore plant. With the inauguration of the new hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives (HMPSA) production units on July 23, 2015, Bostik will enhance its global adhesives specialist ability to serve customers in the disposable hygiene market.
 
Working with global manufacturers of baby diapers, feminine hygiene and adult incontinence products, Bostik supplies solutions for demanding applications including elastic attachment, wetness indication and stretch.

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Jeffrey Merkt, senior vice president of Asia, Bostik, said, “We are pleased to continue Bostik’s expansion in fast-growing economies with the extension of our facilities in Bangalore. Development in high growth geographic markets remains one of the central components of Bostik’s future growth strategy and this new facility will ensure we maintain our close ties with customers in India while meeting the growing demands of this important market."
 
A cross-regional approach was adopted to design the plant with engineering and operations expertise from other Bostik HMPSA production sites heavily utilised. The new unit boasts state-of-the-art equipment and will employ the latest manufacturing techniques to ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and efficiency. Its features include a fully automated packing operation ensuring the quality and efficiency required by customers in the disposable hygiene sector.

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Bostik, active in India since 2001, manufactures a range of adhesives and related products for the industrial manufacturing and construction markets. The new plant in India represents the latest milestone in the Bostik group’s international expansion following recent plant openings in China, Malaysia and Brazil.
 
Bostik is a leading global adhesive specialist in industrial manufacturing, construction and consumer markets. With 2014 sales of Euro 1.5 billion, the company employs 4,900 people and has a presence in more than 50 countries.