Arkema S.A.
Arkema S.A. is a global producer and distributor of specialized chemical products and high-performance materials. Its operations are structured into four primary divisions: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, Coating Solutions, and Intermediates. The Adhesive Solutions segment delivers bonding agents for a wide array of uses, spanning building and home improvement projects, consumer durables, and various packaging and non-woven products. This includes offerings like sealants, tile and flooring adhesives, and waterproofing systems for the construction sector, alongside industrial applications such as automotive, textiles, glazing, packaging (both flexible and rigid), and hygiene products. Within Advanced Materials, Arkema develops specialized polyamides, polyvinylidene fluoride, and a suite of performance additives. These additives, including unique surfactants, molecular sieves, organic peroxides, thiochemicals, and hydrogen peroxide, serve diverse industries such as automotive, energy (oil & gas, renewables), consumer products, electronics, construction, coatings, animal feed, and water purification. Its Coating Solutions segment encompasses acrylics for both European and American markets, various coating resins, Sartomer photocure resins, and Coatex rheology additives. This division also provides decorative and industrial coatings, as well as adhesives, finding applications in paper, superabsorbent polymers, water and oil & gas treatment, 3D printing, and electronics. The Intermediates segment produces fluorogases, acrylics, and other industrial chemical intermediates crucial for construction, refrigeration, air conditioning, automotive manufacturing, coatings, and water processing. Established in 2003, Arkema S.A. maintains its corporate headquarters in Colombes, France.