Global demand for innovative and sustainable materials
Today, this trend is accelerating, driven by new needs in:
- Mobility (weight, robustness, batteries)
- Urbanization (insulation, energy efficiency, modular construction)
- Environment (solar, wind, hydrogen, water treatment, renewable resources)
- Industry 4.0 (3D printing, miniaturization, smart materials)
- Consumption (customization, performance, sustainability)
To meet our clients’ needs for hightech, lightweight, bio-based, recyclable materials, Arkema keeps evolving and expanding its portfolio of activities to enhance its assets and expertise. This ongoing process of change supports the vision we have always nurtured: to make Arkema a pure leader in specialty materials, focused on innovation and sustainable solutions.
Powerful expertise in materials science
Arkema has built a unique solutions offering with a diverse and extensive range of materials that it has either developed or acquired over the past fifteen years. We are experts in:
- Bonding materials
- Substituting materials for alternatives that are lighter, more effective and/or bio-based
- Protecting materials and applying coatings to them
All these skills are based on extensive expertise in materials science, which combines our knowledge of polymerization, formulation and application. This range of expertise forms the core of Arkema’s business and enables us to offer bespoke solutions and unique innovations for the most demanding clients in numerous sectors such as electronics, decorative and industrial paints, construction, and automotive manufacturing.
