- Arkema plans to divest its impact modifiers and processing aids businesses to Praana.
- The divestment includes MBS copolymers globally and AIMPA in Europe and Asia.
- The Vlissingen facility in the Netherlands, employing 50 people, is part of the sale.
- The transaction is expected to finalize in Q1 2026, pending consultations.
Divestment Overview
Arkema has announced its intention to divest certain businesses in impact modifiers and processing aids to the Indian group Praana. These additives are used in manufacturing PVC profiles, pipes, packaging, and engineering plastics. The divestment aligns with Arkema's strategy to refocus its portfolio on strategic activities.
Scope and Details
The divestment includes the global scope for Methyl Methacrylate Butadiene Styrene (MBS) copolymers and the European and Asian scope for acrylic copolymers (AIMPA). These activities are part of Arkema's Coating Solutions segment, which generated €44 million in sales in 2024.
Facility and Employment
The transaction involves the divestment of the Vlissingen production facility in the Netherlands, which employs 50 people. However, Arkema will retain its Mobile plant in the United States and all its American AIMPA businesses.
Timeline and Conditions
The proposed divestment is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2026. It is subject to a preliminary information and consultation process involving employee representative bodies in the Netherlands.
