Keyword: Arkema

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Arkema Develops Technology for More Sustainable Powder Coating Resins

23.06.2024 -

French chemical producer Arkema has reported a breakthrough in new manufacturing processes that incorporate up to 40% recycled content from old packaging into its powder...

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Arkema Acquires Dow’s Packaging Adhesives Business

02.05.2024 -

Arkema agreed to acquire Dow’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, a leading producer in this market with annual sales of approximately $250 million (€233...

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Arkema Acquires Majority Stake in Proionic for Next-Gen Batteries

18.04.2024 -

Arkema is set to acquire a 78% stake in Proionic, a start-up specializing in ionic liquids production. These components are crucial for future lithium-ion batteries. This...

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Arkema Signs Green Energy Supply Deals for US Sites

26.02.2024 -

Arkema has signed long term renewable energy agreements for its US sites in Calvert City, Kentucky, Beaumont, Texas, Chatham, Virginia, and West Chester, Pennsylvania, as...

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Arkema Increases Global Pebax Elastomers Production Capactiy 40%

01.02.2024 -

Arkema has increased its global manufacturing capacity for Pebax elastomers by 40% at its Serquigny plant in France, which is utilized in particular in the sports and...

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Tougher Times for China’s Chemical Industry

24.01.2024 -

The profits of large Chinese chemical companies fell by 47% between January and September 2023. Despite this current weakness, however, it would be wrong to be very...

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Arkema Acquires a Stake in Battery Start-up Tiamat

12.01.2024 -

French chemical producer Arkema announced that it will become a shareholder of Tiamat, a start-up that designs, develops, industrializes and markets sodium-ion batteries...

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Arkema Closes Acquisition of 54% Stake in PI Advanced Materials

01.12.2023 -

On Dec. 1, 2023, French chemicals and materials company Arkema has finalized the acquisition of Glenwood Private Equity’s 54% – based on a €728 million enterprise value –...