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Eastman Chemical Company is a global specialty materials company headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. Founded in 1920 and publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker EMN, it manufactures and markets advanced materials, specialty additives, chemicals, and fibers. The company operates with approximately 13,000 employees and reported sales revenue of about $8.8 billion in 2025. Its products serve industries including transportation, building and construction, agriculture, consumer goods, and electronics. In June 2026, Eastman acquired the Jarylec dielectric fluids brand and related assets from Arkema France, including trademarks, intellectual property, and customer information, with continued production at its site in Marl, Germany.
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Drop-in on 15 Oct to view early plans for a 40-acre SAF plant at Siddick producing ~42,000 t/yr and creating 500 construction and 150+ permanent jobs.
Acquisition covers trademarks, customer list, technical documentation and IP for dielectric fluids used in high‑voltage transformers; production stays in Marl, Germany.
The partnership will supply 30,000 metric tonnes of PET waste annually to Eastman's new molecular recycling facility in France, enhancing circularity and reducing environmental impact.
Eastman has secured over 80% of the feedstock for its French molecular recycling facility, partnering with Citeo, Paprec, and Interzero. The facility will recycle 200,000 metric tonnes annually by 2026.
The facility will recycle 160,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste annually, create 350 jobs, and reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%. Operational by 2025, it supports EU sustainability goals.
Investments in hydrocarbon resins and polyolefin polymers will boost production capacity by 10-15%, supporting growth in adhesives, hygiene, and other applications by mid-2020.
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