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Hexcel and Arkema Collaborate to Advance Aerospace-grade Thermoplastic Composites

(IN BRIEF) Hexcel and Arkema have achieved a significant milestone in aerospace innovation through their strategic partnership, resulting in the successful development of a high-performance thermoplastic composite structure. Utilizing HexPly® thermoplastic tapes made from Arkema’s Kepstan® PEKK resin and Hexcel … Read the full press release

Arkema Advances Climate Plan with Long-Term Renewable Energy Agreements

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has taken significant steps towards its climate plan goals by signing long-term renewable energy agreements for multiple sites across the United States. These agreements, with energy providers like Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Entergy, and 3Degrees, are expected … Read the full press release

World’s First Sustainable Castor Program Continues to Thrive with Over 7,000 Certified Farmers and Enhanced Yields

(IN BRIEF) In a remarkable achievement, the sustainable castor program initiated by Arkema, BASF, Jayant Agro-Organics, and Solidaridad in May 2016 has now certified over 7,000 farmers, resulting in substantial individual yield increases. More than 7,000 hectares of semi-arid land … Read the full press release

BASF and Partners Report Success and Expansion of Sustainable Castor Farming Project in India

(IN BRIEF) In collaboration with Arkema, Jayant Agro-Organics, and implementation partner Solidaridad, BASF’s sustainable castor farming project, known as Pragati, has achieved significant milestones in its seven-year journey. Over 7,000 farmers have been trained and certified, cultivating more than 74,500 … Read the full press release

Arkema Secures 20-Year Solar Energy Contract with EDF Renewables for 70% of Bostik’s Electricity Needs

(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

Arkema Expands its Portfolio with 54% Stake Acquisition in PI Advanced Materials

(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

Arkema Showcases Sustainable Coating Solutions at Chinacoat 2023

(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

Arkema Doubles Capacity for Sartomer® UV/LED Curing Resins in Nansha Facility Expansion in China

(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

Julien Bras of Grenoble INP-UGA Receives Arkema-Académie des sciences Prize for Sustainable Materials Innovation in Chemistry

(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

Arkema Boosts Global DMDS Production for Renewable Fuels

(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

Arkema to Implement Innovative Purification Technology for Reduced Emissions

(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

Arkema Outlines Aggressive Growth Plan Fueled by Sustainability

(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

Arkema Invests €50 Million to Boost Organic Peroxide Production for Renewable Energy Initiatives in China

(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

Arkema Marks Milestones With 25th Anniversary of Changshu Site and 10th Anniversary of R&D Center

(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

Arkema, Polymem, and Tergys Collaborate on Innovative Autonomous Filtration Systems for Clean Drinking Water Supply

(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

Arkema Partners with French National Women’s Football Team to Support Women’s Football Development

(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

Arkema Expands Presence in Thermal Interface Materials with Polytec PT Acquisition

(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

Arkema supports women’s soccer with sponsorship of Marinette Pichon biopic

(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

Arkema Unveils Easy3D Platform for On-Demand 3D Printing Materials Ordering

(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

Arkema introduces new acrylic-based binders and additives for advanced battery cells

(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

Arkema accelerates deployment of climate fresk to raise awareness among employees

(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

Il centro tecnico di Kyoto di Arkema celebra tre decenni di innovazione e crescita in Giappone

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Arkema Kyoto Technical Center (KTC), un centro di ricerca e sviluppo in Giappone che fornisce supporto tecnico ai clienti nella regione Asia-Pacifico. KTC è cresciuta negli anni fino a diventare un centro di ricerca e sviluppo di … Read the full press release

Arkema’s Kyoto Technical Center Celebrates Three Decades of Innovation and Growth in Japan

(IN BRIEF) Arkema Kyoto Technical Center (KTC), a research and development center in Japan that provides technical support to customers in the Asia-Pacific region. KTC has grown over the years to become a flagship R&D center supporting various markets, including … Read the full press release

Arkema launches “ChemArt Green Innovation Class” to support sustainability in China

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced its plans to enhance its corporate social responsibility (CSR) brand in China, under a new theme – “Green Life for a Sustainable Future”. The company aims to broaden stakeholders’ outreach and promote local CSR efforts. … Read the full press release

Arkema Continues Commitment to Sustainability in 3D Printing with New Material Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a specialty materials leader and innovator in high-performance materials for 3D printing, will showcase its more sustainable material solutions at AMUG 2023 for all major 3D printing technologies. The company has signed an agreement with ENGIE for … Read the full press release

Virginie Guérin leitet Arkemas Bemühungen um institutionelle Angelegenheiten

(IN KÜRZE) Virginie Guérin wurde mit Wirkung zum 1. Mai 2023 zur neuen Vizepräsidentin für institutionelle Angelegenheiten bei Arkema ernannt und tritt die Nachfolge von Nicolas de Warren an, der in den Ruhestand geht. Mit fast 20 Jahren Erfahrung in … Read the full press release

Virginie Guérin to Spearhead Arkema’s Institutional Affairs Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Virginie Guérin has been appointed as the new Vice President of Institutional Affairs at Arkema, effective May 1st, 2023, succeeding Nicolas de Warren who is set to retire. With almost 20 years of experience in public affairs across … Read the full press release

Arkema continues sustainability efforts with 300 GWh/year biomethane supply from ENGIE

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company and a global leader in PVDF production, has signed a long-term agreement with ENGIE starting on January 1st, 2023, to supply 300 GWh/year … Read the full press release

Arkema setzt seine Bemühungen um Nachhaltigkeit mit einer Biomethanversorgung von 300 GWh/Jahr von ENGIE fort

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) COLOMBES, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), ein französisches Unternehmen für Spezialchemikalien und fortschrittliche Materialien und ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen in der PVDF-Produktion hat mit ENGIE ab dem 1. Januar 2023 eine langfristige Vereinbarung zur Lieferung von 300 GWh/Jahr … Read the full press release

French specialty chemicals firm Arkema expands the capacity of its Reafree® powder polyester resins in its Navi Mumbai facility, India

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 15-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company and a global leader in PVDF production, has announced the expansion of the company’s polyester resins capacity in its Navi Mumbai facility … Read the full press release

Das französische Spezialchemieunternehmen Arkema erweitert die Kapazität seiner pulverförmigen Polyesterharze Reafree® in seiner Anlage in Navi Mumbai, Indien

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) COLOMBES, 15-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), ein französisches Unternehmen für Spezialchemikalien und fortschrittliche Materialien und weltweit führend in der PVDF-Produktion, hat die Erweiterung des Polyesterharz-Kapazität des Unternehmens in seiner Anlage in Navi Mumbai in Indien, wodurch die … Read the full press release

Kiprun’s new KD900X performance running shoe rely on Arkema’s Pebax® foam and a carbon plate to deliver speed and performance

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 21-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company and a global leader in PVDF production, has announced that its Pebax® foam and a carbon plate are used by Decathlon’s performance … Read the full press release

Kipruns neuer Performance-Laufschuh KD900X basiert auf Arkemas Pebax®-Schaumstoff und einer Karbonplatte, um Geschwindigkeit und Leistung zu liefern

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) COLOMBES, 21-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), ein französisches Unternehmen für Spezialchemikalien und fortschrittliche Materialien und ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen in der PVDF-Produktion, hat bekannt gegeben, dass sein Pebax®-Schaumstoff und eine Karbonplatte von Decathlons Performance-Laufmarke Kiprun in ihrem … Read the full press release

Emmanuelle Bromet to focus on circular economy and the management of resources at Arkema as the company’s new Sustainable Development VP

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 29-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company and a global leader in PVDF production, has announced the appointment of Emmanuelle Bromet as its Sustainable Development Vice President, in effect … Read the full press release

Emmanuelle Bromet konzentriert sich bei Arkema als neue Vizepräsidentin für nachhaltige Entwicklung auf die Kreislaufwirtschaft und das Ressourcenmanagement

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) COLOMBES, 29-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), ein französisches Unternehmen für Spezialchemikalien und fortschrittliche Materialien und ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen in der PVDF-Produktion, hat die Ernennung von Emmanuelle Bromet zur Vizepräsidentin für nachhaltige Entwicklung mit Wirkung zum 28. … Read the full press release

Arkema erhöht seine Fluorpolymer-Kapazität an seinem Standort Changshu in China, um die starke Nachfrage nach Lithium-Ionen-Batterien zu befriedigen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) COLOMBES, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), ein französisches Spezialchemie- und Advanced Materials Company und ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen in der PVDF-Produktion, hat angekündigt, dass das Unternehmen seine PVDF-Kapazität an seinem Standort Changshu in China aufgrund der starken … Read the full press release

Arkema upwards its fluoropolymer capacity at its Changshu site in China to meet the strong demand for lithium-ion batteries

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company and a global leader in PVDF production, has announced that the company will further increase its PVDF capacity at its Changshu site … Read the full press release

Armand Ajdari joins Arkema’s management committee as CTO

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 2-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, announces the appointment of the Group’s new CTO (Chief Technology Officer): Armand Ajdari, in effect as of 1 January 2022. Armand will … Read the full press release

Arkema inaugurates the Christian Collette Center of Excellence for Batteries

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, France, 19-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, announces its new investment in batteries with the inauguration of the Christian Collette Center of Excellence dedicated to batteries at its … Read the full press release

Arkema invests in a French start-up specialized in high performance batteries

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 5-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, has announced it took part of Verkor’s recent €100 million round thus becoming a shareholder and technological partner of the startup. The … Read the full press release