# Bostik to acquire Edge Adhesives Texas

Arkema announced that Bostik will acquire Edge Adhesives Texas to expand its high-performance adhesives offerings in the U.S.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-04-08
- Where: Texas, United States
- Jobs: 50
- Status: announced
- Products: high-performance adhesives
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Bostik](https://endata.com/companies/7030.md)
- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md)
- [Bostik](https://endata.com/companies/7030.md) (acquirer)
- [Bostik](https://endata.com/companies/7030.md) (partner)
- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md) (acquirer)
- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md) (partner)
- [Edge Adhesives Texas](https://endata.com/companies/54326.md) (target)
- [Edge Adhesives](https://endata.com/companies/55504.md) (target)

## Sources

- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/topic/2641-mergers-acquisitions?page=27), 2021-04-08: "Arkema recently announced that Bostik will expand its offerings in high-performance adhesives in the U.S. with the planned acquisition of Edge Adhesives Texas."
- [arkema.com](https://www.arkema.com/global/en/media/newslist/news/global/corporate/2021/20210517-arkema-expands-its-adhesives-activities-in-usa/), 2021-05-17: "This bolt-on acquisition is in line with Bostik's growth strategy in high value-added adhesives and expands its presence in North America."
- [chemengonline.com](https://www.chemengonline.com/arkemas-bostik-business-acquires-texas-based-adhesives-manufacturer/?printmode=1), 2021-05-17: "Arkema (Colombes, France) announced that its Bostik business will expand its offerings in high performance adhesives in the United States with the planned acquisition of Edge Adhesives Texas"
- [bostik.com](https://www.bostik.com/global/en/newslist/news/global/bostik-expands-business-in-the-us/), 2021-05-18: "Bostik expands its offerings in high performance adhesives in the United States with the planned acquisition of Edge Adhesives Texas, a complementary asset in hot-melt adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesive tapes for residential construction."
- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/keyword/2546-acquisitions?page=22), 2021-05-24: "Arkema recently announced that Bostik will expand its offerings in high-performance adhesives in the U.S. with the planned acquisition of Edge Adhesives Texas."
- [chemnews.com.cn](https://www.chemnews.com.cn/c/2021-06-01/677573.shtml), 2021-06-01: "阿科玛（Arkema）宣布，其波士胶（Bostik）业务将计划收购美国德克萨斯州Edge Adhesives，这是住宅建筑用热熔性胶粘剂和压敏胶粘带的补充资产，将扩大其在美国高性能胶粘剂领域的业务。"
- [pcimag.com](https://www.pcimag.com/articles/keyword/2065-acquisitions?page=10), 2021-06-11: "Arkema Expands Bostik's Business in United States with Acquisition"

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