As part of the reorganization of its Vinyl Products segment, Arkema announces the planned divestment of its aluminum chloride business to Gulbrandsen Chemicals. Following the announcement by Arkema in November 2008 of the shutdown of its aluminum chloride production at its Jarrie site (France) effective June 30, 2009, Arkema has reached an agreement to sell to Gulbrandsen Chemicals its European customer list, as well as its 100% shareholding in ARCIL, a dedicated affiliate based in India.
Arkema finalizes the divestment of its phosphorus derivatives business
Arkema finalized the divestment of Febex, a company specialized in phosphorus-based chemistry, to Belgian group Prayon. Febex is a global player in phosphorus derivatives (high purity phosphoric acid, sodium hypophosphite and derivatives), used primarily in electronics and in the pharmaceut ... more
Arkema divests its phosphorus derivatives business
Arkema announces the proposed divestment of Febex, a company specialized in phosphorus-based chemistry, to Belgian group Prayon. Arkema thus continues its dynamic business portfolio management. Febex is a global player in phosphorus derivatives (high purity phosphoric acid, sodium hypophosp ... more
Arkema finalizes the acquisition of Polimeros Especiales in Mexico
On September 1st 2022, Arkema finalized the acquisition of Polimeros Especiales, strengthening the Group’s offering in solvent-free solutions and its position in this fast growing region. Polimeros Especiales is a well-established Mexican company producing high-performance waterborne resins ... more
Arkema’s activities are organized into three business segments, Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products, comprising 13 business units structured into profit centers, in charge of plant management, research, marketing, and customer relations. Central divisions oversee ... more
Arkema is a world-class producer in most of its product lines, including PMMA, fluorochemicals, hydrogen peroxide, organic peroxides and molecular sieves, and a regional leader in others, including chlorochemicals in Europe. more
Gulbrandsen to Increase Prices for Polyurethane Additives
Gulbrandsen Chemicals Inc. announced that it will increase the price of all polyurethane additive products for deliveries on or after July 1, 2008 or as contracts permit. The prices for CP-2 flame retardant will rise by 15% and all other polyurethane additives will increase by 5 -7%. Gulbr ... more
Gulbrandsen to Increase Tin Catalyst Prices for Polyurethanes
Gulbrandsen Chemicals Inc. announced that it will increase the price of T-Cat tin catalysts effective November 15, 2007 or as contracts permit. The price for T-Cat stannous octoate products will raise by 15% at that time and the price of dibutyl tin dilaurate will rise by 10%. Gulbrandsen ... more
Gulbrandsen to Increase Tin Catalyst Prices for Polyurethanes
Gulbrandsen Chemicals Inc. announced that it will increase the price of tin catalysts used in polyurethane applications effective April 1, 2007 or as contracts permit. The price for T-Cat 110 stannous octoate and T-Cat 120 di-butyl tin di-laurate will rise by 15% and the price for stannous ... more
