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Bodo Möller Chemie acquires Rocktin and expands presence in Asia
Through the acquisition of distributor Rocktin, Bodo Möller Chemie strengthens its position in the Asian market and consolidates its role as a Henkel partner in the field of electronics adhesives.
Bodo Möller Chemie Group has completed the acquisition of the Asian distribution business of Rocktin. The move represents a further step in the company’s global growth strategy and significantly strengthens its position in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Rocktin, headquartered in China with operations in Vietnam, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong, has been an established Henkel distribution partner for many years. The company has an extensive local infrastructure with offices, warehouses and laboratories across eleven sites in China, as well as a team of over 130 employees, including technical service engineers and sales specialists.
Strengthening position in the APAC market
With the integration of Rocktin, Bodo Möller Chemie becomes one of the largest distributors of Henkel products in Greater China. The group anticipates significant sales growth in the region and will employ more than 200 staff in APAC, with further expansion planned in China, Vietnam and neighbouring markets.
A particular focus will be on adhesive applications for electronics, including consumer and industrial electronics, the automotive sector and semiconductor technology. The acquisition also expands Bodo Möller Chemie’s technical capabilities, particularly through the Adhesive Competence Center in Shanghai.
