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Arkema and ProLogium to Build Gigafactory for Next-Gen Batteries in France
Arkema Acquires Dow's Laminating Adhesives Business
2 May 2024
Specialties
Polymers
The acquisition expands Arkema's flexible packaging solutions, enhancing its market position. The deal includes five production sites and aims for $30M EBITDA synergies in five years. Completion by Q4 2024.
Arkema Acquires Majority Stake in Proionic for Next-Gen Battery Solutions
17 April 2024
Specialties
The acquisition enhances Arkema's battery materials portfolio, leveraging Proionic's ionic liquids for improved battery performance and sustainability, aligning with Arkema's innovative and sustainable solutions strategy.
Arkema Boosts Pebax® Elastomers Production by 40% in France
1 February 2024
Specialties
Polymers
The new unit at Serquigny produces bio-circular and classical Pebax® elastomers, reducing water use by 25%. These materials serve sports, electronics, and specialty markets.
Arkema Invests in Tiamat to Advance Sodium-Ion Batteries
12 January 2024
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Arkema's investment in Tiamat will boost sodium-ion battery development, aiming for a 5 GWh factory in France by 2025, reducing reliance on lithium and creating up to 1,000 jobs.
Arkema to Acquire Arc Building Products in Ireland
13 December 2023
Specialties
Polymers
The acquisition will enhance Arkema's market position in Ireland, expanding its product range and local production. The deal is set to close in Q1 2024.
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Arkema and ENGIE Sign Major Biomethane Supply Agreement
19 January 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The agreement supplies 300 GWh/year of renewable biomethane, reducing the carbon footprint of Arkema's bio-based materials and supporting sustainable energy in France.
Arkema Expands Pebax® Elastomer Capacity by 40% in 2023
26 September 2022
Specialties
Polymers
Capacity expansion supports strong demand in sports, electronics, medical, and industrial markets. Focus on bio-based grades and sustainability, with reduced water consumption at the Serquigny site.
Nippon Shokubai and Arkema Partner to Mass-Produce LiFSI Electrolyte Salts in France
31 May 2022
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
The partnership aims to mass-produce ultrapure LiFSI electrolyte salts for electric vehicle batteries, enhancing performance and supporting Europe's battery value chain. Production starts by end-2025.
Arkema Boosts Battery Investments in France
19 November 2021
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
Arkema opens a new battery R&D center in Pierre-Bénite, expands Kynar® PVDF production by 50%, and aims for €1 billion in battery sales by 2030, supporting clean mobility and energy transition.
Arkema Boosts Orgasol® Polyamide Powder Capacity in France
8 October 2019
Polymers
A new production line at Mont increases global capacity by 50% to meet demand in coatings, personal care, composites, and 3D printing markets, supporting growth in advanced materials.
Arkema Expands Specialty Polyamide Powder Capacity in France
6 May 2018
Polymers
To meet rising demand in coatings, composites, and 3D printing, the Mont site will boost specialty polyamide powder production by 50% by late 2019, enhancing particle size control and toughness.
Arkema Expands Specialty Molecular Sieve Production in Honfleur
24 April 2017
Specialties
Refinery
The new facility supports growth in refining and petrochemicals, especially in Asia and the Middle East, with a €60 million investment, creating 15 jobs and enhancing recycling and working conditions.
Arkema Expands Bostik Production in Sweden
7 June 2016
The new plant in Helsingborg will produce cement-based construction products, enhancing service to Northern Europe and the Baltic region with advanced manufacturing techniques and high production flexibility.
Sumitomo Seika Opens New Superabsorbent Plant at Arkema Carling Site
22 October 2013
The new plant in Moselle, France, increases superabsorbent production to 47,000 tons/year, using advanced technology. It supports high-growth markets like diapers and sanitary products.
Arkema to Build 1234yf Refrigerant Production Plant
4 September 2013
The new plant will produce 1234yf refrigerant to meet EU regulations and automotive industry needs, ensuring availability and supporting the phase-out of R134a by 2017.
Arkema Expands Global Bis-Peroxide Capacity
18 June 2013
Specialties
A 15% capacity increase at Spinetta and Franklin plants supports strong demand in synthetic rubber crosslinking, especially in Asia. Aims for 30% global growth by end of 2014.
Arkema Invests €70M in French Fluoropolymer Expansion
28 June 2012
Specialties
€70M investment will boost PVDF production by 50% at Pierre-Bénite, enhancing high-growth applications and incorporating advanced technologies for long-term fluorochemicals visibility in France.
Arkema to Build CNT Pilot Plant in France
17 September 2009
Specialties
The 400 ton/year plant, starting in 2011, will use bio-sourced materials. Arkema has developed CNT applications in electronics, transport, and energy, ensuring safety and transparency.
Arkema to Double Hydrogen Peroxide Capacity at Leuna Facility
3 March 2008
Base chemistry
The Leuna site will reach 80,000 tons/year by mid-2010, enhancing Arkema's European market position. This €40M investment is part of a broader global expansion in hydrogen peroxide production.
Arkema Expands Carling Acrylic Acid Plant Capacity
1 January 2006
Specialties
The Carling acrylic acid plant in Moselle, France, will boost capacity by 15% to 240,000 tonnes/year by year-end, driven by market growth projections.