Smart Technology Centers
At the heart of Bostik’s global strategy is innovation, and through innovation we deliver seriously smart adhesives.
Smart Technology CentersAt the heart of Bostik’s global strategy is innovation, and through innovation we deliver seriously smart and multi-functional adhesives that do more than just stick things together.
Our dedication to innovation is manifest in our three Smart Technology Centers, standing as beacons to our excellence in the technical understanding of adhesives and the core technology platforms that make them possible.
Located in Wauwatosa (USA), Shanghai (China) and Venette (France), our Smart Technology Centers are designed to facilitate collaboration and foster an open-minded approach to innovation. We believe they perfectly illustrate many of our company values, including team spirit and change.
The industry-defining research conducted at our Smart Technology Centers enables us to develop innovative solutions for the various markets in which we operate — industrial, construction and consumer adhesives. This helps us stay ahead of the curve in adhesive technologies, so we can remain competitive in the global marketplace, while passing the benefits of our smart adhesives on to our customers.
Our Smart Technology Centers focus on three different types of activity:
Bernard Pinatel
R&D budget: 3% of total sales
Intellectual property: 15-20 priority patents are filled each year
3 x global Smart Technology Centers
Supported by 11 Applied Technology Centers
Bostik stays ahead of industry trends with the introduction of laminating PU adhesives free of GLYMO and other substances of concern.
At the heart of Bostik’s global strategy is innovation, and through innovation we deliver seriously smart adhesives.
Smart Technology CentersAs Bostik has expanded, diversified and innovated, our lead adhesive technologies have evolved with us, addressing the ever-changing needs of our customers.
Lead Technologies