To keep up with the strong growth of the acrylic esters market, Arkema announced a new 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate production unit at its Carling site (France). "This new 50,000 metric tonnes unit will use a new innovative process developed by Arkema’s R&D and Process Department. Due to come on stream in the fall of 2009, it will help match the strong growth in the 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate world market, one of the main applications being the manufacture of pressure sensitive adhesives", Marie-Pierre Chevallier, Managing Director of Arkema’s Acrylics Business Unit, announced. Acrylic esters are produced by reacting acrylic acid with an alcohol. Arkema manufactures and markets a wide range of these products, in particular methyl, ethyl, butyl and 2-ethyl hexyl acrylates.
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
