# Sika acquires Hamatite adhesives business from Yokohama Rubber

Sika has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives and sealants business of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a market leader in Japan serving the automotive and construction industries, with annual sales of CHF 160 million.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-04-28
- Where: Tokyo, Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: adhesives, sealants, polyurethanes, hot melts, modified silicones
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Sika](https://endata.com/companies/10682.md) (acquirer)
- [Hamatite](https://endata.com/companies/53526.md) (target)
- [Yokohama Rubber Co.](https://endata.com/companies/53527.md) (partner)
- [Yokohama Rubber Co.](https://endata.com/companies/53527.md) (target)

## Sources

- [sika.com](https://www.sika.com/en/media/media-releases/archive/2021/sika-acquires-leading-adhesives-and-sealants-business-in-japan.html), 2021-04-27: "Hamatite is a highly recognized, trusted supplier with a strong, reputable brand, holding a leading position in the Japanese automotive and construction industry."
- [laliberte.ch](https://www.laliberte.ch/articles/sika-rachete-les-activites-de-colle-du-japonais-yokohama-rubber-677531), 2021-04-28: "Hamatite, dont le siège est à Tokyo, a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires annuel équivalent à 160 millions de francs."
- [glassonline.com](https://www.glassonline.com/sika-acquires-leading-adhesives-and-sealants-business-in-japan/), 2021-05-02: "Sika has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd."
- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/98553-sika-to-acquire-japan-based-hamatite), 2021-05-06: "The acquisition fits perfectly with our Growth Strategy."

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