# Arkema to acquire Dow's flexible packaging laminating adhesives business

Arkema agreed to acquire Dow's flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, with annual sales of about $250 million, at an enterprise value of $150 million. Bostik will combine the business with its existing flexible packaging presence; the business has manufacturing sites in Italy, the United States and Mexico.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-08-07
- Value: $150.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: laminating adhesives, flexible packaging adhesives
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Dow](https://endata.com/companies/2996.md) (partner)
- [Bostik](https://endata.com/companies/7030.md) (acquirer)
- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [dxppf.com](https://www.dxppf.com/news/arkema-acquires-dow-s-flexible-packaging-lamin-79586347.html), 2024-08-07: "Arkema has agreed to acquire Dow's flexible packaging laminating adhesives business"

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