# Bostik (Arkema) acquires Afinitica for instant engineering adhesives

Bostik, an Arkema company, acquired Afinitica, a Spanish specialist in instant adhesives (cyanoacrylates), to expand in engineering adhesives for electronics and medical equipment markets. The announcement was made on June 25, 2019.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-06-25
- Where: Spain
- Status: completed
- Products: instant adhesives (cyanoacrylates)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Bostik](https://endata.com/companies/7030.md) (acquirer)
- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md) (investor)
- [Afinitica](https://endata.com/companies/35234.md) (target)

## Sources

- [archify.com](https://www.archify.com/au/product/bostik/updates/detail/bostik-expands-in-instant-engineering-adhesives), 2019-06-25: "This small targeted acquisition will enable Bostik to develop a solid position in adhesives used in markets with strong growth potential, including electronics and medical equipment."

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