Bostik is an international adhesives company operating through the segments of Industrial Adhesives, Construction Adhesives, and Consumer Adhesives. The company was founded as the Boston Blacking Company in 1889, and acquired its current name in 2004 following a merger with Ato Findley, Inc. in 2001. Bostik is recognized as one of the top four adhesives and sealants producers in the world today. Bostik employs over 5,000 workers in 50 countries and is headquartered in Paris, France.