08.06.2018
- Arkema is studying the doubling of thiochemicals capacity at its site in Beaumont, Texas, USA. The additional capacity would supply high value-added sulfur derivatives to Novus...
25.05.2018
- Arkema is boosting its presence in the Japanese adhesives market with the proposed acquisition of Nitta-Gelatin’s industrial business as well as the construction of a new plant...
28.02.2018
- ChemSpec Europe 2018: The Fine and Specialty Chemicals exhibition, taking place 20 – 21 June 2018 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, is known for being a key marketplace for...
08.02.2018
- Complementing a major expansion project for bio-based polyamide 11, French chemical producer Arkema is widening its worldwide PA 12 production capacity in reaction to strong demand...
03.10.2017
- The European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) announced the name of its new president. Concluding the closing lunch session of the EPCA 51st Annual Meeting in Berlin, Tom Crotty...
26.09.2017
- Japanese chemicals, resins and fibers group Kuraray has reached agreement to buy US activated carbon company Calgon Carbon for $1.1 billion. Under terms of the deal, Kuraray will...
21.09.2017
- Arkema is expanding capacity for its Kynar polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) in Calvert City, USA, by about 20%, with work set to start in mid-2018. A start-up date and capacity...
11.09.2017
- Seven rescue workers in Texas are suing Arkema for $1 million, alleging the French chemical producer was unprepared for the flooding that engulfed its organic peroxides plant at...