Dow completes $150 million sale of flexible packaging laminating adhesives business
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Dow completes $150 million sale of flexible packaging laminating adhesives business

Transaction enables the Company to further focus on core, high-value downstream markets

  • By ICN Bureau | December 03, 2024

Dow opens in a new tab announced the completion of its previously announced sale of the Company's flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, within Dow's Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment, for $150 million to Arkema, a specialty materials leader.

The sale, announced May 2, 2024opens in a new tab, includes five manufacturing sites in Italy, the United States, and Mexico. The business includes Solvent-Based and Solventless Laminating Adhesives and Heat Seal Coating product portfolios.

Proceeds from the transaction will support Dow's capital allocation priorities, including accelerating our growth strategies and delivering long-term shareholder value. The completion of this sale, along with the acquisition earlier this year of Circulus,opens in a new tab a mechanical recycler, exemplifies Dow's commitment to aligning the Company's portfolio with its growth strategy and circularity platforms.

"We are pleased to announce the successful completion of this divestiture, a strategic move that aligns with Dow's long-term vision. This transaction not only strengthens our core business but also positions us for future growth and innovation," said Karen S. Carteropens in a new tab, president of Packaging & Specialty Plastics at Dow. "By focusing on our key strengths, we can enhance our ability to deliver value to our customers and stakeholders."

Dow retains its water-based laminating adhesives, acrylic adhesives, and adhesive solutions businesses, which remain core to its growth and sustainability strategies.

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