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about Arkema
A designer of materials and innovative solutions, Arkema shapes materials and creates new uses that accelerate customer performance in lightweight and design materials, biosourced materials, new energies, water management, solutions for electronics, and the performance and home insulation.
A global manufacturer in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, with 3 business segments – High Performance Materials, Industrial Specialties, and Coating Solutions – and globally recognized brands, the Group reports annual sales of 7.5 billion euros. Buoyed by the collective energy of its 19,700 employees, Arkema operates in close to 50 countries.
Arkema is holding world leading positions on 90% of its business portfolio. Arkema's strategy is based on innovation, an increased presence in the emerging markets and targeted acquisitions.
A global specialty chemicals player, Arkema benefits from strong competitive advantages. This was the outcome of a strategy which since 2006 has been focused on the expansion in higher growth regions mainly in Asia, a sustainable and dynamic innovative policy and a targeted acquisitions policy.
In all markets, the Arkema group is a real partner, listening to the needs of its customers. It helps them to meet not only the economic, but also the environmental and energy needs of the 21st century by providing them with innovative, high-performance and customized solutions. This is the commitment which has been made by one of the global leaders in specialty chemicals.
The Arkema group is organized around three complementary business segments: High Performance Materials, Industrial Specialties and Coating Solutions.
Each business segment draw its strength from the following:
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Leading market positions on most of its activity
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A great capacity for innovation focused on sustainable development and the protection of the environment
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Worldwide geographical coverage, evenly balanced between North America, Europe and Asia
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