# Arkema acquires Polytec PT for battery and electronics adhesives

Arkema, a French specialty materials manufacturer, acquired Polytec PT, a German company specializing in adhesives for batteries and electronics. The acquisition strengthens Arkema's Bostik adhesives division for the battery and electronics markets.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-05-17
- Where: Germany, Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: thermal interface materials for batteries, engineering adhesives for electronics
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md) (acquirer)
- [Polytec PT](https://endata.com/companies/70341.md) (target)
- [Polytec PT Polymere Technologien](https://endata.com/companies/70615.md) (target)

## Sources

- [dentons.com](https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2023/may/dentons-advises-arkema-on-the-acquisition-of-polytec-pt), 2023-05-17: "The planned acquisition will strengthen Arkema's Bostik adhesives division's product offering for the fast-growing battery and electronics markets."
- [arkema.com](https://www.arkema.com/global/en/media/newslist/news/global/investorrelations/2023/20230517-arkema-acquires-polytec-pt-adhesives-for-batteries/), 2023-05-17: "With the planned acquisition of Polytec PT, Arkema will strengthen Bostik's product offer to serve the fast-growing batteries and electronics markets."
- [fgvw.de](https://www.fgvw.de/en/news/fgvw-advises-shareholder-of-polytec-pt-polymere-technologien-on-sale-to-french-arkema/), 2023-06-01: "With the transaction, Arkema will strengthen the product offering of its Bostik adhesives division to serve the fast-growing battery and electronics markets."

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