Arkema announced the appointment of Laurent Peyronneau to the position of executive vice president of the Adhesive Solutions segment (Bostik). Peyronneau will also be a member of Arkema’s Executive Committee. A materials science engineer, Peyronneau has extensive experience in the adhesives industry and has held several leadership positions at Arkema in chemical specialties, particularly within […]
Arkema has reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025, posting sales of €2.4 billion, which represents a decrease of 2.3% year-on-year at constant exchange rates. The company reports that volumes were slightly down 1.3% for the quarter in a demand environment broadly disappointing in Europe and the United States, and positively oriented in […]
Arkema has earned ISCC PLUS certification for acrylic monomers at all its production sites worldwide, including Carling, France; Clear Lake, Texas; Taixing, China; and Bayport, Texas (the American Acryl LP, 50-50 joint venture with Nippon Shokubai). These certifications are part of the company’s global Mass Balance offer roadmap. With a globally certified acrylic monomer network, […]
Arkema announced the creation of the Castor Farmer Education Fund (CFEF), a collaborative initiative designed to support castor farming communities in India. The CFEF aims to raise funds to further accelerate the adoption of innovative and resilient farming techniques across the region by empowering farmers through education and training, generating lasting environmental and social impact. […]
Arkema recently announced that the company has earned ISCC PLUS certification of its specialty acrylic and alkyd resins, as well as its polyester liquid and powder resins, at its facility in Navi Mumbai, India. This certification is part of the company’s global mass balance offering roadmap. The certification will provide Arkema customers in India, Southeast […]
Arkema is a global, diversified chemical company serving a wide range of industries, including general manufacturing, consumer goods and electronics, construction, transportation and energy, as well as water, health, and nutrition. The company operates through four main business segments: Adhesive Solutions, contributing 29% of total group sales in 2024; Advanced Materials, accounting for 37%; Coating […]
Arkema has been awarded an A rating for CDP Climate Change, compared to an A- in 2023, from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The ranking puts Arkema in CDP’s prestigious Climate A List, placing the company among the top 2% of over 24,700 companies evaluated in this category. Additionally, the group has improved its rating […]
Arkema has earned ISCC PLUS certification of its specialty (meth)acrylate oligomers and monomers production sites in Chatham, Virginia, and West Chester, Pennsylvania. As a result, the company can now offer bio-attributed energy-curable solutions from its UV-LED-EB resin production facilities worldwide. This network includes the recently certified sites in the United States as well as in […]
As part of its efforts towards a more sustainable industrial model, Arkema has signed a new, eight-year contract with ENGIE for the supply of biomethane for several Bostik sites in France. The 25 GWh/year contract will cover some 85% of the annual gas consumption of four Bostik sites in France (Coubert, Privas, Ribécourt, and Venette), […]
Arkema is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its flagship Kynar 500® PVDF. The product has been specified for 60 years in high-performance, durable construction coatings around the globe and protects some of the planet’s most iconic buildings. Since the very beginning, when Arkema started its production, Kynar 500 PVDF has been sold through a strict […]
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