Arkema plans acquisition of the PMMA sheet and block production activity from the Repsol YPF group

20-Dec-2007

Arkema announced the planned acquisition of the PMMA sheet and block production activity from the Repsol YPF group.

According to Christophe de Saint Louvent, Group President of Arkema's PMMA and Methacrylics business, "this acquisition represents an excellent growth opportunity in a segment in which Altuglas International enjoys real expertise. It will allow us to boost our leading position in PMMA sheet in Europe".

Repsol YPF's PMMA sheet and block business currently operates from manufacturing sites in Bronderslev, Denmark, and Polivar, Italy. It employs 125 people, and achieves annual sales of around EUR 30 M.

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