Arkema is a France-based specialty materials and chemicals company that develops and manufactures adhesives, coating solutions, and high-performance polymers for industrial and consumer markets worldwide. Its portfolio includes Bostik adhesive technologies, Kynar PVDF fluoropolymers, bio‑based Rilsan polyamides, Pebax elastomers, and Sartomer specialty resins, used in applications such as batteries and energy storage, mobility and automotive, construction, packaging, electronics, and 3D printing.
Headquartered near Paris, Arkema operates research, application development, and manufacturing sites across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The group has been reshaping its portfolio toward higher‑value specialty materials through R&D and selective acquisitions and divestments, with an emphasis on performance, safety, and reduced environmental impact in end‑use applications.