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Arkema has commissioned a new 3,000-cubic-meter storage facility for glacial acrylic acid in Ulsan, South Korea. This expansion enhances regional supply resilience and logistics efficiency to meet gro
Chinese and foreign enterprises gathered in Shanghai to discuss green chemical industry synergy. Major players like Arkema and Henkel showcased sustainable material solutions, emphasizing supply chain
Driven by EV and semiconductor demand, global PVDF capacity is expanding significantly with key players like Arkema and Kureha targeting high-end markets despite regulatory headwinds.
Arkema reported a 7.4% rise in Q2 2026 EBITDA to €391 million, with organic sales growing 3.2% despite weak global demand. Performance was driven by adhesives, coatings, and high-growth sectors like b
Arkema maintained its 2026 EBITDA guidance following improved Q2 earnings driven by adhesive and coatings segments, despite geopolitical tensions and rising raw material costs. The company highlighted
Arkema started up a $20 million PVDF capacity expansion at its Kentucky facility to support demand from electric vehicles and data centers. This complements a recently announced 20% expansion project
Venator closes German TiO2 plant as benzene reaches four-year highs. European PE/PP demand vanishes eroding prices, while Arkema focuses investments on advanced materials.
Arkema CEO Thierry Le Henaff announced a strategic shift toward high-margin advanced materials and adhesives, emphasizing geographic diversification amid global uncertainties. The company plans signif
Arkema marks its 20th anniversary since listing, transforming into a specialty materials leader with expanded battery material capacity in China. The company highlights innovation, acquisitions, and s
Arkema R&D chemist Behnaz Ghaffari designs sustainable fluorochemicals, including polymers and refrigerants, while actively engaging with commercial plant operations in Kentucky.
Arkema confirmed its 2026 EBITDA growth forecast despite Middle East war disruptions impacting raw materials and energy costs. Although Q1 net profit dropped 44.7%, the company expects resilience thro
French specialty chemical producer Arkema reported a 34.4% year-on-year drop in Q1 adjusted net income due to lower prices and unfavorable currency effects. CEO Thierry Le Henaff highlighted Middle Ea
Arkema, BASF, and Blue Jet Healthcare announced new production facilities in China and India, covering PVDF and dispersion capacities with specified investments and completion dates.
Arkema plans to expand PVDF production capacity at its Changshu facility, targeting demand from the battery and semiconductor sectors.
Arkema reported 2025 EBITDA of 1.251 billion euros with robust cash flow, driven by growth in specialty materials and completed expansions in the US and Asia. The company expects slight EBITDA growth
Arkema forecasts modest 2026 earnings growth through cost-cutting measures, including a 3% annual workforce reduction over three years. Q4 profitability suffered due to lower volumes and negative curr
Arkema partners with China’s Senior on battery material solutions, focusing on advanced adhesion, deposition, and electrode coating technologies.
Arkema marks its 20th anniversary in China by prioritizing market-oriented innovation and sustainable material solutions. The company plans increased investment in battery technology and local R&D whi
Evonik, Dow, Arkema, and other chemical firms received the 2026 China Top Employer certification. The award highlights their achievements in talent strategy, diversity, and employee welfare initiative
Arkema has secured ISCC Plus certification for 70% of its global coating solutions sites, adding 10 new locations in 2025. Their bio-attributed solutions now demonstrate a Product Carbon Footprint at
Arkema has started up a transparent polyamide unit in Singapore with a $20 million investment, making it the largest producer of such materials in Asia.
Arkema is investing €40 million in a new treatment plant at its Lacq/Mourenx site in France, aiming to reduce SO2 and GHG emissions by 40% and 10% respectively.
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