Franklin, Virginia production plant
Commercially available peroxides to combine high efficiency and thermal stability with good vulcanizing properties at a low cost were first produced at the Franklin, Virginia plant.
Products and markets
Today, we are one of the world's leading suppliers of organic peroxides for the wire and cable, rubber, and plastics industries.
The wire and cable industry uses Di-Cup® and Vul-Cup® organic peroxide pure grades to improve the durability and service life of polymer insulations without sacrificing cleanliness standards. The products are used to crosslink the polymer in the insulated portion of the cable to provide greater thermal stability against the high temperature generated by medium and high voltage power transmission. Luperox® liquid organic peroxides offer absorption performance in processes where faster absorption time is necessary without the need for melting equipment.
The rubber industry uses Di-Cup® and Vul-Cup® organic peroxide supported grades in automotive rubber parts to provide optimum crosslinking, which reduces failures in high temperature and oxidative environments. The products are also used throughout the rubber industry to improve the compression set resistance of the compound, eliminate discoloration and provide greater low temperature flexibility of the vulcanizate.
Key figures for 2019
| Number of employees |
80 employees on site, three separate companies are co-located. Four Arkema employees are based at this plant. |
| Local economic impact of (includes payroll/utility/ property taxes) |
$2.5 million |
| Investment in health, environment and safety |
$1 million
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| Safety record |
2+ years without a lost time injury in the Arkema production area |
| Awards/certifications for safety, environmental and quality |
The Arkema Group, through its Common Ground® program is committed to building relationships between our Company and its communities. Community relations enable the Group to open up its sites to the outside world and establish genuine relations of trust with all its stakeholders.
Community involvement
- Plant leaders participate in the Franklin/Southampton and Isle of Wight County Local Emergency Planning Committees, meeting with emergency response officials and local manufacturing facilities to discuss emergency response and provide information to first responders.
- The Franklin plant (including Arkema, Solenis and Eastman employees) is one of the largest contributors to the Franklin/Southampton County United Way®.
- The site donates to a range of additional organizations, including the Franklin Fall Festival and local education and athletic programs and Angel Tree.
- The maintenance department, operated by Solenis, has paired with Paul D. Camp Community College to offer apprenticeship programs for aspiring electricians and mechanics in the local community.
Contact
Franklin, Virginia
27123 Shady Brook Trail
Courtland, VA 23837
Phone: 757-569-2936
Last updated: June 2020
Luperox, Di-Cup and Vul-Cup are registered trademarks of Arkema Inc.
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