Founded in 1889, Bostik is a manufacturer of a variety of coating and adhesive products. The company provides sealants, polymer adhesives, waterproofing products, masking materials, elastomers, films, and polyethylene and extruded products. Its brands include SADER, SIMSON, Araldite, ARDAL, SBMercier, EVO-STIK, Chem-Calk, hydroment, Clag and VALLANCE. In addition to products, it offers warehousing, product distribution, customer support and inventory management services. It serves various industries, including the agriculture, construction, printing, packaging, transportation and pharmaceutical. The company employs more than 4,500 individuals and has nearly 60 manufacturing facilities with operations in over 45 countries. Bostik has one of its offices located in Greenville, S.C.