Top 20 Adhesive Manufacturers

In July 2022—four months after completing the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business—Bostik finalized the integration of these businesses into its organizational structure. This milestone marked a critical step toward realizing anticipated synergies and growth potential. In July 2022, Arkema completed its acquisition of Permoseal, a leader in DIY, packaging, and construction adhesive solutions, thereby strengthening its position in the South African adhesives market. In May 2023, Arkema acquired Polytec PT, a German company specializing in adhesives for battery and electronics applications. 06 Sika AG Sika is a multinational specialty chemicals company that develops and manufactures systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. The company categorizes its products into Construction Solutions and Industry Solutions, targeting specific markets including concrete, waterproofing, roofing, building renovation and finishing, flooring, and industrial applications. For its seven construction-focused segments, Sika offers a broad product portfolio—from sealants, adhesives, and tapes to spray foams and coatings. Its industrial solutions focus on a range of applications for automotive and commercial vehicle assembly, including structural adhesives and sealants. Sika achieved record sales for the first time in 2022, reporting net sales of approximately CHF 10.5 billion (about USD 11.4 billion), representing a 13.4% year-on-year increase. Note: In November 2021, Sika agreed to acquire MBCC Group—the former BASF Construction Chemicals business. The company stated that this acquisition complements nearly all of its core technologies, applications, and solutions, with completion expected in the first half of 2023. In January 2023, Sika signed an agreement for INEOS to acquire certain admixture businesses from MBCC Group. Additionally, in March 2022, Sika acquired Canadian cement products and mortar manufacturer Sable Marco Inc.; and in May 2022, it acquired United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL), a U.S.-based manufacturer of consumer- and DIY-oriented waterproofing products. 07 RPM International Inc. RPM International, founded in 1947, is a multinational corporation comprised of subsidiaries engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of specialty chemical products—including specialty coatings, sealants, building materials, and related services. Its brand portfolio includes Kwik Seal, Tremco, Universal Sealants, Miracle Sealants, SEAL-KRETE, Touch 'n Foam, and Zinsser. For its fiscal year 2022 (ended May 31, 2022), RPM reported total sales growth of 10%, reaching USD 6.7 billion. The company operates through four business segments: Construction Products Group, Consumer Group, Performance Coatings Group, and Specialty Products Group.

Yashy Brand Portfolio Takes a Solid Step Forward! Strategic Partnership with Global Coating Giant RPM

At Yashy’s Second Beloved Festival on September 2, the company announced a major strategic partnership with RPM International’s Consumer Group—introducing RUST-OLEUM, a world-class consumer brand, marking a solid step forward in building Yashy’s multi-brand portfolio. Given China’s vast market size, deep geographical reach, multi-tiered distribution channels, and diverse consumer preferences, a single brand cannot adequately meet mass-market needs. As the first in the industry to propose the concept of “Mass Retail,” Yashy constructs a multi-brand portfolio while maintaining the core identity of its flagship brand—thereby addressing personalized demands arising from consumer segmentation and scenario-specific applications, and achieving comprehensive coverage across diverse home-decorating scenarios. Yashy’s Mass Retail brand portfolio centers on the flagship “Yashy” brand, supplemented effectively by other brands positioned either at the premium or value end. Specifically, the flagship “Yashy” brand targets the mid-to-high-end segment; premium-positioned brands include internationally renowned consumer brands introduced via partnerships—as well as ultra-premium brands rooted in traditional Chinese cultural elements; value-oriented brands primarily consist of regionally established brands acquired through mergers and acquisitions. RPM Group ranks among the top three coating and chemical companies in the U.S. and fifth globally. Its 2023 financial report shows sales exceeding USD 7.3 billion. As a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, RPM’s Consumer Group is one of the largest players in the U.S. paint retail and DIY market. Headquartered in Chicago, its products are distributed across major retailers—including HOME DEPOT, ACE, and WALMART—as well as specialized neighborhood hardware stores. RPM owns numerous century-old brands, such as DAP (established 160 years ago) and ZINSSER (established 175 years ago). RUST-OLEUM is RPM’s largest consumer brand, boasting an illustrious 103-year history. It operates 13 supply chain and logistics centers across North America, serves over 88,000 distribution points and sales channels, and enjoys over 97% brand recognition among North American consumers. RUST-OLEUM delivers whole-house painting solutions—from aerosol paints to wall coatings—and even meets specialized repainting needs for textiles, toys, furniture, and automobiles. This powerful alliance with the century-old RUST-OLEUM brand marks a significant milestone in Yashy’s brand portfolio development. The two parties will jointly focus on China’s high-end decorative coating market and the young DIY consumer demographic, co-building a one-stop, American-style whole-house decoration brand. They aim to provide high-quality, full-product-line, and cost-effective coating solutions for China’s middle-class households and small-scale premium commercial clients across all home-decorating scenarios. The partnership targets opening 800 RUST-OLEUM branded specialty stores within three years; achieving over USD 100 million in brand revenue within five years; and scaling to USD 1 billion in annual revenue within ten years.

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