Arkema S.A. (AKEAN)

Overview

Arkema S.A. is a global player in the specialty chemicals and advanced materials sector, engaging in the manufacture and sale of a wide range of products across the world. Founded in 2003 and based in Colombes, France, the company structures its operations around three primary segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions, and Intermediates. These divisions cater to various industries, including construction, automotive, textiles, packaging, electronics, and water treatment, among others. Arkema aims to address the evolving demands of these sectors by providing innovative and sustainable solutions, thus positioning itself as a key contributor to the advancements within the chemical and materials industries.

Products and Services

• Adhesive Solutions: This segment offers a comprehensive range of solutions catering to the construction and renovation of buildings, DIY projects, durable goods, packaging, and non-woven applications. It delivers sealants, tiles, flooring adhesives, waterproofing systems, and performance polymers like specialty polyamides, PVDF, polyimides, fluorospecialties, and polyetherketoneketone. Also included are performance additives such as molecular sieves, organic peroxides, thiochemicals, and hydrogen peroxide, which find applications across various industries including automotive, textiles, glazing, and hygiene markets.
• Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions: This unit provides an array of coating solutions including EU/US acrylics and coating resins, along with coating additives like sartomer photocure resins and coatex rheology additives. Its offerings also encompass decorative paints, industrial coatings, and adhesives, serving needs in the paper, superabsorbent, water treatment, oil and gas extraction, 3D printing, and electronics industries. An emphasis on innovation allows this segment to meet the stringent requirements of modern industrial applications.
• Intermediates: Specializing in fluorogases and acrylics, this segment supplies industrial intermediate chemicals that are essential in the construction, refrigeration and air conditioning, automotive, coatings, and water treatment sectors. By offering essential chemicals that support a wide range of industrial applications, this segment plays a critical role in the operational success of businesses in these sectors.