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Arkema S.A.

Arkema (Bostik)

Arkema S.A. is a globally leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the building and industrial sectors, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Colombes, Île-de-France, France. Operating through in-house R&D and manufacturing, the company deeply focuses on the full spectrum of building materials, encompassing structural adhesives, sealants and caulks, tile adhesives

FranceEst. 2004 (spin-off from Total)~20,000€9.1 billion group / €2.7 billion Adhesive Solutions (2025)100+Listed on Euronext Paris (AKE)Score 70

Business Nature

<strong>Specialty chemicals and advanced materials manufacturer</strong><br><br>Arkema operates through three segments: Adhesive Solutions Bostik, 30% of revenue, Specialty Materials 65%, and Coating Solutions 5%. The group produces materials that enable lighter, more durable, and energy-efficient end-products.

Core Business Areas

Architectural sealants and glazing adhesives, industrial specialty adhesives for packaging laminating adhesives, building envelope sealants, automotive glass bonding, flooring and installation adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives for tapes and labels, footwear and textile adhesives, aerospace structural adhesives, marine sealants, electronics encapsulants, construction tile adhesives, and industrial hot melt adhesives.

Industry Rankings

5Top 10 Adhesives and Repair Materials Brands

Brand

Corporate Report

Arkema S.A. (Bostik) — Brand Overview

Bostik, the adhesive solutions division of French specialty chemicals giant Arkema, generated €2.74 billion in 2025 revenue (30% of group total). Arkema's vertical integration from upstream monomers (acrylics, polyamides) to finished adhesives is a unique competitive advantage unmatched by most competitors.

Key Strengths

Full vertical integration from specialty monomers to formulated adhesives
Acquisition of Dow's packaging lamination business delivered +7% scope effect
€460M free cash flow generation in 2025
1,800+ researchers with 39 global R&D laboratories
Battery assembly and 3D printing adhesives growing at +16% annually

Market Position

#5 globally in adhesives. Leading position in flexible packaging lamination adhesives across Europe and Americas. Strong in construction sealants in both professional and DIY channels.

VerityRank Score

70/ 100

Based on market presence, financial scale, operational capacity, and brand strength.

Quick Facts

Headquarters

Colombes, Île-de-France, France

Founded

2004 (spin-off from Total)

Employees

~20,000

Factories

100+

Listing

Euronext Paris (AKE)