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Bostik operates as an independent company under the umbrella of the multinational Arkema. Arkema is a global designer of materials and innovative solutions, driven by the challenges posed by new energies, new technologies, the depletion of resources, mobility and increasing urbanisation. Arkema offers three unique and complementary capabilities: creating and reinforcing materials; bonding and assembling materials; protecting and modifying materials. These capabilities define our three specialised materials segments: advanced materials, adhesive solutions and coating solutions. Arkema in the Netherlands and Belgium has five production sites, namely Rotterdam, Vlissingen, Brummen, Moerdijk and Antwerp, supported by the head office comprising three departments: Operations, Sales and a Shared Services Centre with Finance, IT, HSE, Procurement and HR. In total, there are approximately 300 dedicated employees working at Arkema in the Netherlands and Belgium. About Bostik in the Benelux Bostik is a world-leading specialist in innovative adhesive and sealing solutions for the construction, industrial and consumer markets. For over a century, we have been developing smart adhesives that better meet everyday challenges. Our products with a lower environmental impact are changing the way we create, build and live sustainably. From home to office and industry; Bostik’s smart adhesive technologies can be found everywh Working at Bostik in the Benelux At Bostik, we encourage you to think ahead and dream about what you would like to achieve. We value and encourage initiative, creativity and ambition. Bostik offers every employee a safe and flexible working environment in which to grow. We are one big global team and, through connection and collaboration, every employee contributes to the company’s results. History and Mission Bostik’s history began in 1889 with the founding of the Boston Blacking Company. In 2019, we celebrated our 130th anniversary. Over the years, Bostik has developed into a leading partner for sustainable, innovative adhesive solutions. Our history is characterised by smart innovations; from pioneering waterproof boots to elastic adhesive applications for baby nappies. With this innovative spirit, we continue to work on the adhesive solutions of tomorrow. Key figures worldwide With 54 production, distribution, sales and administrative centres, Bostik operates in 45 countries worldwide. As part of the Arkema Group, we benefit from their expertise in materials science. Bostik has three international Smart Technology Centres and eleven regional R&D centres where we are constantly working on the development of new technologies. In 2014, 15% of Bostik’s turnover was generated by products launched in the previous three years. Our locations The Bostik Benelux head office is located in Oosterhout on Denariusstraat. This is where the administrative services, R&D facilities and part of the production of adhesives and sealants for the construction industry are based, giving it a central role in Benelux operations. A significant part of the production process takes place in Giessen. Operators here are involved in the entire production process, from raw materials to the finished product, thereby making an essential contribution to the quality of Bostik products. Adhesives for hygiene products are produced in Roosendaal. Our culture At Bostik, we work in accordance with the Arkema Values: our international cultural programme designed to bring out the best in both our people and Bostik as an employer. The Arkema Values comprise several core values: Performance, Empowerment, Solidarity, Simplicity & Inclusion. Through these values, we aim to foster job satisfaction and seek to connect with, satisfy and retain our colleagues (as well as our customers). PERFORMANCE We bring out the best in one another and strive to achieve the best results. EMPOWERMENT Together, we are proactive, decisive, show courage and dare to think ‘outside the box’. SOLIDARITY We work together in a positive way by motivating and coaching one another and by joining forces. SIMPLICITY Together, we are clear, we honour our commitments, and we work efficiently and effectively. INCLUSION Together, we ensure an inclusive working environment, with room for diversity. These values sum up exactly why you want to join us. Because you dare to put forward new ideas, because you work clearly and transparently, because you are focused on the future, because teamwork is at the top of your list when looking for a new role, because you are responsible and stand by your work, and finally: because you do what you say. Together we give it our all every day; together we are Bostik.
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