Bostik,an Arkema company, expands in instant engineering adhesives by acquiring Afinitica, by chemwinfo

Afinitica has developed and patented

a highly innovative manufacturing process

for cyanoacrylate monomers

used in the formulation of instant engineering adhesives

with a broader scope of applications

than traditional cyanoacrylates. 

The new adhesives formulated by Afinitica can be used

on any type of surface and with any material

(metal, wood, ceramic, plastics, etc.), and

offer the advantage of

being odorless, non-irritant, and leaving no trace.

Instant adhesives are used in particular

in high added value niche applications

in the electronics markets,

with their many applications such as

automotive or communication,

as well as in optical and medical device markets.

They are enjoying strong growth

thanks to the surge in the use of electronics

in all aspects of everyday life.

With this targeted acquisition, Bostik will expand

its existing range of assembly adhesives,

while also speeding up the development

of its offering for the durable goods markets.

This acquisition confirms Arkema’s commitment

to continue the expansion of its adhesives business,

one of the major drivers of its long-term growth.