# Bostik completes powder automation upgrade at Arklow facility

Bostik Ireland completed a major upgrade at its Arklow manufacturing facility in Co. Wicklow, installing new automated bagging, palletising and stretch hooding machinery during 2025, increasing ware capacity from 12,000 to 20,000 tonnes and daily material movement from 60 to 90 tonnes.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-02-06
- Where: Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, Ireland
- Starts operating: 2025
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 20,000 tonnes ware capacity
- Products: powder adhesives
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Bostik](https://endata.com/companies/7030.md)

## Sources

- [bostik.com](https://www.bostik.com/ireland/en/newslist/news/construction/emea/ireland/news/), 2026-02-06: "This milestone investment significantly strengthens Bostik’s manufacturing capabilities in Ireland, delivering increased production capacity, improved efficiency, and enhanced quality standards."

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