# Sika to acquire Resonac's adhesives business targeting automotive growth in Asia

Sika agreed to acquire Resonac's adhesives business to strengthen ties with Japanese automotive OEM suppliers in Asia.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-10-16
- Where: Goi Plant (Noda), Japan; Taiwan; Wuxi, China, Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: adhesives
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Sika](https://endata.com/companies/10682.md) (acquirer)
- [Resonac](https://endata.com/companies/12729.md) (target)

## Sources

- [indianchemicalnews.com](https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/ma), 2026-10-16: "The deal is expected to strengthen Sika’s ties with key suppliers to Japanese automotive original equipment manufacturers."
- [resonac.com](https://www.resonac.com/news/2026/10/21/4085.html), 2026-10-21: "Resonac concluded that operating the Target Businesses under a best owner with a global business platform in adhesives and sealants would be the optimal path to achieve further growth."
- [sika.com](https://www.sika.com/en/media/media-releases/2026/sika-to-acquire-adhesives-business-serving-asian-growth-markets.html), 2026-10-21: "Sika has agreed to acquire the adhesives business of Resonac Corporation, a Japan-based chemical company."

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