Bostik Australia Employee Directory
ManufacturingVictoria, Australia51-200 Employees
Bostik Australia is a mid-sized manufacturer of adhesives and sealants based in Southbank, Victoria. It serves Construction, Consumer, and Industrial markets, providing bonding and sealing solutions for a variety of applications. A portion of its products are made in Australia, including Blu Tack, a reusable adhesive. The company traces its origins to the Boston Blacking Company, founded in 1889 in Massachusetts, with Australian operations beginning in 1915 and the Bostik brand adopted in the 1960s. Arkema acquired Bostik in 2015, linking the Australian arm to the group’s research and development capabilities. Bostik Australia operates within the manufacturing sector, serving local and regional customers with adhesive and sealant products. Its focus spans construction, consumer, and industrial segments, addressing bonding and sealing needs across these markets. The Southbank location places it in the Melbourne area, and the business is part of Arkema, a global specialty materials group, reflecting a long history of product development and domestic production.