NARA - Bostik has announced the start-up of its new industrial adhesives plant in Nara, Japan, the company's first facility in the country.

The new capacities will enable Bostik to serve its Japanese customers in the continuously growing markets of diapers, hygiene, packaging, labeling, transportation and electronics and is in line with the company's growth and geographical expansion strategy.

This new facility includes several production lines dedicated to adhesives for the nonwoven industry (diapers and hygiene) and will enable Bostik to support the strong growth of its customers in the disposable hygiene sector in Japan and to expand the manufacturing of certain industrial adhesives ranges in Asia. “We are very pleased with the successful start-up of this new plant, the first one in Japan for Bostik. The geographical expansion of our production capacity to support the growth of our customers is a core part of our strategy to become a leading global player,” said Vincent Legros, executive vice president, Bostik.

Motoki Ohno, Head of Bostik-Nitta JV added: "This local presence combined with our global expertise in adhesives will allow us to become more responsive and improve customer intimacy in the Asian region, thereby meeting their specific needs in some of the most demanding sectors in terms of both quality and innovation.”