Arkema Integrating Dow Assets

Following Arkema's finalization of its acquisition of Dow assets, the company has announced that the Clear Lakes (Texas) Acrylic Monomers production site is being integrated into the existing Acrylics business unit, within the Industrial Chemicals business segment.

The Acrylic Latex Polymers activity forms a new business unit dedicated to the paint, coatings, adhesives and construction product markets - Arkema Emulsion Systems. This new business unit will be part of the Industrial Chemicals business segment.

Richard Jenkins has been appointed Managing Director of this newly created business unit.

Arkema Emulsion Systems is headquartered in Cary (N.C., U.S.) and operates three latex production facilities in Torrance (Calif.), Alsip (Ill.) and Hahnville (La.). Research and development, marketing, sales and administration functions are located at the Cary, N.C. headquarters.

The Polyphobe Rheology modifiers formerly in the UCAR Emulsion Systems product line are being integrated into Arkema's Coatex subsidiary. By supplying Polyphobe products, Coatex will extend its portfolio for the Paint and Coatings industry to the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico markets.