-- As part of the 'Responsibly for Hygiene' programme, Bostik, the adhesive 
solutions division of Arkema, has announced the launch of Nuplaviva(TM), a new 
range of adhesive solutions formulated with renewable content.

As part of Bostik's drive towards the creation of more sustainable solutions 
across the value chain, the disposable hygiene Global Business Unit has 
developed the Nuplaviva(TM) range of adhesives, with two products launched so 
far and more to come in 2022. Comprising 50% and 75% bio-sourced content 
respectively, they meet the same level of performance and ease of 
processability as Bostik's traditional adhesive formulations. 

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"Adding bio-sourced content to our adhesives reduces our dependency--and 
ultimately our customers' dependency--on the use of fossil carbon," explains 
Christophe Morel-Fourrier, Bostik's Global Marketing Manager, Market Insights 
and Sustainable Innovation for the Disposable Hygiene Business Unit. "Resource 
conservation is at the heart of our circular model. Bostik as a whole is making 
efforts to modify its own manufacturing process, so it is more efficient, less 
energy intensive, and generates less waste."

The launch is part of a broader campaign to enable the creation of more 
sustainable solutions in the disposable hygiene industry. Bostik's 'Responsibly 
for Hygiene' programme includes webinars, podcasts, website content, as well as 
additional adhesive solution launches aimed at helping article producers at all 
levels expand their knowledge of products, resources, options, and alternatives 
available so they can make more informed decisions.

The Nuplaviva range is also perfectly in line with Arkema's efforts to use our 
expertise in specialty materials to create more sustainable solutions, that 
will support manufacturers in meeting their own sustainable development 
objectives—and the sustainable aspirations of their consumers.

Hortense BLAZSIN Email : hortense.blazsin@bostik.com

About Bostik, an Arkema company           

Bostik, a subsidiary of the Arkema Group and a global player in specialty 
adhesives for the construction, consumer and industrial markets, develops 
innovative and multifunctional sealing and bonding solutions that have been 
shaping our daily lives for over 130 years. With annual sales of 2 billion 
euros, a presence in more than 50 countries, and 6,000 employees, the company 
is committed to meeting the major ecological, energy and technological 
challenges through its innovations. It is focused on continuous improvement and 
operational excellence to meet the expectations of its customers and partners.  

SOURCE  Bostik, an Arkema company