# Arkema's Bostik to acquire Poliplas in Brazil

Bostik, a subsidiary of Arkema, has signed an agreement to acquire Poliplas Ltda, a Brazilian leader in hybrid-technology sealants and adhesives, with sales of around €10 million in 2020 and a plant in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-02-11
- Where: São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, Brazil
- Value: $12.0M (10.0M EUR)
- Status: announced
- Products: hybrid sealants and adhesives
- 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) (acquirer)
- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md) (partner)
- [Poliplas](https://endata.com/companies/53183.md) (target)

## Sources

- [bostik.com](https://www.bostik.com/global/en/newslist/news/global/arkema-strengthens-bostiks-brazilian-adhesives-business/), 2021-02-11: "Bostik, a global leader in innovative adhesive solutions, present in Brazil through its Fortaleza brand, announces the signature of an agreement to acquire Poliplas Ltda."
- [fusoesaquisicoes.com](https://fusoesaquisicoes.com/acontece-no-setor/grupo-frances-arkema-adquire-a-empresa-brasileira-poliplas/), 2021-02-12: "Estamos dando todos os passos para implementar soluções inovadoras e a aquisição da Poliplás faz parte da estratégia de crescimento da Bostik."
- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/topic/2641-mergers-acquisitions?page=29), 2021-03-05: "Arkema recently announced that Bostik will reinforce its presence in the fast-growing Brazilian construction adhesives market with the planned acquisition of Poliplas Ltda."

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