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Bostik expands polyester production capacity in the US
With an investment of EUR 25 million in its Middleton facility, Bostik is enhancing production of high-molecular-weight polyesters – a key technology within its hot melt portfolio. The upgrade supports local industry and reflects Arkema’s broader sustainability agenda.
Bostik, the adhesive solutions division of French chemicals group Arkema, is investing EUR 25 million in its manufacturing plant in Middleton, Massachusetts. The investment aims to increase both capacity and reliability for the production of high-molecular-weight polyester resins – a core element of Bostik’s heat-activated, specialty hot melt technology platform.
This platform also includes copolyamide (Thermelt®) and thermoplastic polyurethane solutions. As Bostik’s largest production site in the United States, the Middleton facility manufactures a wide range of resins and adhesives, with a strong emphasis on worker safety.
Focus on local suppliers and sustainability
The expansion includes the addition of a new reactor to double capacity as well as the replacement of existing equipment to improve process efficiency and product throughput. Of the total investment, more than EUR 11 million were awarded to local vendors for installation, civil works and fabrication.
According to Chris Glover, Senior Vice President of North America Group Manufacturing, Bostik’s high-molecular-weight polyesters can be recyclable or compostable, meet regulatory requirements such as food contact compliance, and are free from BPA and halogens. They also support the use of lightweight materials in various applications, contributing to reduced environmental impact.