Adhesive Bonding
Bostik Invests in Massachusetts Factory to Increase Capacity
Improvements will enable the company to boost output of hot-melt adhesives.
Bostik is investing $27 million in its factory in Middleton, MA, to increase capacity and improve the reliability of its production process for high molecular weight polyester. Photo courtesy Bostik
MIDDLETON, MA—Bostik is investing $27 million in its factory here to increase capacity and improve the reliability of its production process for high molecular weight polyester.
As the largest Bostik plant in the United States, Middleton prioritizes worker safety and produces a diverse range of resins and adhesives, including high molecular weight polyesters, a key ingredient in hot-melt adhesives.
The investment will enable the company to produce the polyesters in a variety of form factors, such as pellets, powders, webs and films. Optimizations include adding a reactor to double the capacity across trains and replacing existing reactors to increase reliability, business continuity and product output speeds.
Bostik’s polyesters can be recyclable or compostable and can address changing regulations, such as food contact compliance and being BPA- and halogen-free. They also facilitate the use of other lightweight materials in applications to reduce environmental impact.
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