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Arkema receives American Chemistry Council’s 2021 Sustainable Leadership Award for Societal Contributions

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Arkema’s commitment to advanced bio-circular polyamide 11 has been honored with a Sustainable Leadership Award for Societal Contributions by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). The prestigious award recognizes products, processes or initiatives that illustrate a commitment to innovating for a sustainable future for society.
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Arkema invests in ERPRO 3D FACTORY, a specialist in large-series additive manufacturing

- Press release
ERPRO 3D FACTORY (E3DF) is a French company founded in 2017 that specializes in large-series additive manufacturing. Since its creation, E3DF has already produced more than 19 million parts, most of which have been made with 100% bio-based Polyamide 11 powder. Arkema will acquire a 10% stake in E3DF to gain new expertise and accelerate the development of new applications for its high-performance polymers.
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Arkema announces plans to develop supply of fluorinated specialty solution 1233zd

- Press release
Arkema announces the finalization of an agreement with Chinese producer Aofan to manufacture 1233zd in China. At the same time, Arkema will accelerate its detailed planning of additional capacity at its Calvert City site in the United States. Both projects will support increasing market needs for sustainable solutions in high efficiency insulation materials and in emerging applications such as batteries for electric vehicles.
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Arkema strengthens its commitment to the circular economy with the acquisition of Agiplast

- Press release
With the planned acquisition of Agiplast, a leader in the regeneration of high performance polymers, in particular specialty polyamides and fluoropolymers, Arkema will be able to offer a full service to customers in terms of materials circularity, addressing growing market expectations in this field. This project, which contributes to the sustainable development of the polymer industry, is perfectly in line with Arkema’s sustainable growth strategy.
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Arkema expands Bostik’s business in the US with the acquisition of Edge Adhesives Texas

- Press release
Bostik expands its offerings in high performance adhesives in the United States with the planned acquisition of Edge Adhesives Texas, a complementary asset in hot-melt adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesive tapes for residential construction. This project is in line with Arkema’s strategy of bolt-on acquisitions to develop greater breadth in adhesives and deliver new products to meet expanding demand.
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First-quarter 2021 results

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In a context of clearly improving market conditions, the Group reported strong earnings growth in the first quarter, driven in particular by a rise in volumes of innovative and sustainable Specialty Materials(1), which benefited from their unique positioning and cutting-edge innovation related to global megatrends. Given its confidence in its development dynamic, Arkema is significantly increasing its financial targets for 2021.
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Arkema Inc. honored with 2021 Responsible Care® Awards by the American Chemistry Council

- Press release
Arkema Inc. today announced it has been named a 2021 Responsible Care® awardee by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Arkema received Energy Efficiency Awards for achievements at its Clear Lake, Texas, and Memphis, Tenn., sites, as well as a Product Safety Award for its efforts to reduce safety incidents related to the transportation of Hydrogen Peroxide. The ACC also recognized the company with Facility Safety Award Certificates of Excellence.
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Arkema to start up new bio-based polyamide 11 plant in Singapore in the first half of 2022

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Arkema confirms it is on track to begin production of Amino 11 and its flagship Rilsan® polyamide 11 high performance polymer at the new plant on Jurong Island, Singapore in the first half of next year. This plant, for which production will be 100%-derived from renewable castor beans, represents a 50% increase in Arkema’s global polyamide 11 capacity.
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Full-year 2020 results

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In a context strongly marked by the pandemic, the Group’s EBITDA margin remained robust at 15.0%, supported by the resilience of its Specialty Materials [1] and by the rebound in volumes in the fourth quarter (+5% vs Q4’19). Arkema is well positioned to take advantage of the recovery in 2021 and beyond, thanks to the benefits of its strong balance sheet and its focus on sustainable and high performance Specialty Materials.
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Arkema launches its global program: Start-up Connect for responsible innovation

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This new program invites start-ups specializing in advanced materials from around the world to join forces with Arkema to establish a privileged research collaboration and benefit from the Group’s support and technological experience. By providing technical or financial support for these innovations, Start-up Connect will be a strategic component of Arkema’s development within an ecosystem of responsible innovation.
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Arkema Inc. applauds the passing of the AIM Act

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On December 21, 2020, both houses of the U.S. Congress voted to approve the American Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Act, setting the stage for phasing down HFC use in the United States consistent with the global effort under the Montreal Protocol. This legislation, supported by both the business community and environmental NGOs, creates a clear framework for an effective national HFC phasedown based on caps and allocations, rather than a patchwork of inconsistent and inefficient state regulations.
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Arkema in top tier of 2020 HR rankings

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In 2020 Arkema has featured prominently in four HR rankings by international and French magazines and institutes. These rankings bear testimony to how well our employees, work-study trainees and interns view their company. They also serve as an acknowledgement of the Group’s initiatives to be among the best employers in terms of talent management, the advancement of women, diversity, and inclusion.
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Third-quarter 2020 results

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Strong improvement in the Group's volumes compared to the second quarter and excellent cash generation in an environment which remains uncertain.
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Arkema takes part in FORMNEXT Connect 2020, the virtual exhibition for additive manufacturing

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Arkema will participate in Formnext Connect, the 2020 virtual alternative of the exhibition, to present its latest innovations in specialty materials for all major 3D printing technologies and to exchange with the global AM community. Through digital seminars, Arkema continues to maintain a close relationship with its customers and partners to support the fast growing 3D printing market and to develop the new manufacturing technologies in these times of a global pandemic.
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Arkema takes part in FORMNEXT Connect 2020, the virtual exhibition for additive manufacturing

- Press release
Arkema will participate in Formnext Connect, the 2020 virtual alternative of the exhibition, to present its latest innovations in specialty materials for all major 3D printing technologies and to exchange with the global AM community. Through digital seminars, Arkema continues to maintain a close relationship with its customers and partners to support the fast growing 3D printing market and to develop the new manufacturing technologies in these times of a global pandemic.
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Altuglas International has invented the first flexible acrylic sheet - ShieldUp® Flex

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The flexible acrylic sheet, ShieldUp® Flex, gives designers greater freedom to shape their 2D pieces and simplifies the manufacturing processes. Lalou Roucayrol attests to this with his new trimaran, Arkema 4, the glazings use ShieldUp® Flex acrylic glass. A wonderful example for this world premiere, paving the way into many other markets.
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Arkema strengthens Bostik with the acquisition of Ideal Work, specialized in decorative flooring technologies

- Press release
Bostik reinforces its range of flooring products with the planned acquisition of Ideal Work, an Italian company specialized in high-added value decorative flooring technologies. This project is in line with Arkema’s targeted growth strategy in adhesives, based on cutting-edge technologies which perfectly complete Bostik’s existing offering for the construction market.
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Arkema 4, Quentin Vlamynck's new Multi50, has hit the water

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The brand new Arkema 4 was launched in the water this morning outside the Lalou Multi Composite shipyard in Port Bloc in the Gironde region, after one year of painstaking work. This Multi50 is the result of close and intense technical collaboration between the Arkema Group and Lalou Multi, partners for now 8 years. With recyclable resins, new adhesives, clean energy..., many innovative materials and technical solutions complement bold architectural choices. Adorned with blue and grey with a touch of red, the new Multi50 is now ready in the run-up to the initial tests and a swift and efficient handover, thanks to a busy and varied sports program.
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Arkema supports the wind power industry in its transition towards sustainable energy

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Partner of the ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) project driven by IRT-Jules Verne, which brings together leading players and technical centres around an ambitious project addressing the design and production of the first 100% recyclable wind turbine blade, Arkema is strengthening its position as a key player in the thermoplastic composite market with its Elium® resin. This resin is perfectly in line with the circular economy approach that the Group has initiated for both its operations and its products.
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Bostik inaugurates a new industrial adhesives plant in Japan

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Arkema announces the start-up of a new world-scale industrial adhesives plant in Japan. Those new capacities will enable Bostik to serve its Japanese customers in the continuously growing markets of diapers, hygiene, packaging, labelling, transportation and electronics. This investment is in line with Bostik’s growth and geographical expansion strategy.
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Second-quarter 2020 results

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Arkema confirms its resilience with a robust financial performance and high cash flow generation in the context of a global economy strongly impacted by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Arkema Invests in Continuous Composites, strengthening their strategic partnership

- Press release
Arkema, a leader in high-performance materials for composites and photocurable liquid resins for additive manufacturing, is strengthening its partnership with Continuous Composites, creator of Continuous Fiber 3D Printing technology (CF3D®). Arkema has invested in the American start-up to rapidly advance the development of 3D composite manufacturing, a groundbreaking innovation for strong, lightweight structures.
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Arkema reinforces its high-performance thermobonding adhesives business with the acquisition of Fixatti

- Press release
Arkema announces the proposed acquisition of Fixatti, a company specialized in high-performance thermobonding adhesive powders. This acquisition will enable Bostik to strengthen its global offering of hotmelt adhesive solutions for niche industrial applications in the construction, technical coating, battery, automotive, and textile printing markets. This project is part of Bostik's targeted growth strategy in high value-added technologies, and is perfectly in line with the Group's roadmap to become a pure Specialty Materials player by 2024 centered around Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions.
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Arkema and ‘Sport dans la Ville’ renew their partnership to support the young women of the ‘L dans la Ville’ program on their path to success

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With the signature of a new agreement last January, Arkema and ‘Sport dans la Ville’ (Sport in the City) are pleased to renew their commitment to the professional integration of young women from priority neighborhoods through the support of the ‘L dans la Ville’ program. The two partners have joined forces through a shared desire to help young women supported by the Association to break down workplace stereotypes and build up their confidence both in themselves and in the future.
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