Arkema

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has entered into a 20-year contract with EDF Renewables to supply 20 GWh/year of renewable electricity, beginning in 2026. This partnership will cover 70% of Bostik’s electricity consumption across its eight sites in France. The move towards … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has completed the acquisition of a 54% stake in PI Advanced Materials (PIAM), a South Korean company specializing in polyimide films for advanced electronics and electric mobility markets. PIAM holds a dominant global market share of over … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, is set to exhibit its innovative and sustainable coating solutions at Chinacoat 2023 in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from November 15th to 17th. The company is committed to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has commenced production of Sartomer® specialty UV/LED curing resins at its recently expanded facility in Nansha, China, effectively doubling its production capacity. This expansion aims to support the development of sustainable solutions for rapidly growing applications in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Julien Bras, a professor at Grenoble INP-UGA, has been awarded the Arkema-Académie des sciences prize for innovation in chemistry for sustainable materials. This prestigious award, financed by Arkema, recognizes exceptional research contributing to innovative chemistry for sustainable and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema Group has achieved a significant 46% reduction in the carbon footprint of its bio-based Rilsan® polyamide 11 grades, reaching less than 2 kg CO2e/kg. This reduction is attributed to the use of renewable and low carbon energy … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a leading producer of dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), is increasing its global production capacity of this vital additive at its Beaumont site in the United States. DMDS plays a crucial role in converting vegetable oils and agri-food waste … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema is set to introduce a groundbreaking purification technology at its Carling production site in France by 2026, aiming to cut CO2 emissions by 20%. This investment aligns with Arkema’s climate plan validated on a 1.5°C trajectory by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has revealed its ambitious growth strategy, aiming to achieve €12 billion in sales with an 18% EBITDA margin by 2028. This plan hinges on leveraging sustainable innovation and technologies, bolstering the company’s portfolio, and capitalizing on megatrends … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced a substantial €50 million investment to expand its organic peroxide production capacities at its Changshu site in China. This strategic move, which is part of the company’s global expansion … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Changshu Site and the 10th anniversary of the Changshu R&D Center. Changshu Site is one of Arkema’s largest industrial platforms globally and integrates production, R&D, and shared services, contributing to the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, Polymem, and Tergys have partnered to develop innovative autonomous filtration systems that address the challenge of supplying drinking water to remote and disaster-stricken areas. The collaboration builds on the expertise of Arkema and Polymem in the development … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, the naming rights holder of D1 Arkema, has become a partner of the French national Women’s Football Team for the next two seasons, solidifying its commitment to women’s football and the development of the women’s game. This … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced its acquisition of Polytec PT, a German company specializing in thermal interface materials for batteries and engineering adhesives for the electronics market. The acquisition will strengthen Bostik’s product offerings in the growing batteries and electronics … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a chemical and materials company, is sponsoring the biopic “Marinette” about Marinette Pichon, a former French international footballer, to support the development of women’s soccer and promote social issues related to the role of women, inclusion and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a French specialty chemicals company, has launched its new online platform called Easy3D, which allows users to select and order 3D printing materials online from trusted suppliers. With the help of a proprietary algorithmic selection tool, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a global innovation leader in Kynar® PVDF electrode binders and separator coatings, has launched its sustainable waterborne acrylic solutions called the Incellion™ range. This new technology offers advanced acrylic-based binders, dispersants, and rheology additives that will allow … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Chemicals company Arkema is set to roll out its Climate fresk workshops to more employees. The workshops, which have already been held with over 1,000 employees, aim to increase awareness of climate change, its causes and effects, and … Read the full press release →

(IN KÜRZE) Arkemas Lacq/Mourenx-Plattform in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Frankreich, hat ein neues innovatives Verfahren in Betrieb genommen, das seine Treibhausgasemissionen um 28 % reduzieren wird. Die Plattform ist auf die Chemie von Spezialschwefelderivaten spezialisiert und verfügt über eine Anlage, deren Herstellungsprozess Stickoxide … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Arkema’s Lacq/Mourenx platform in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France, has commissioned a new innovative process that will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 28%. The platform specializes in the chemistry of specialty sulfur derivatives and has a unit whose manufacturing process … Read the full press release →