Arkema
Arkema is a global manufacturer of specialty materials and chemicals, providing innovative solutions across adhesives, advanced materials, and coatings.
- CEO / Founder
- Thierry Le Hénaff
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- Publicly Traded
- Key Investors
- Publicly traded on Euronext Paris (EPA: AKE)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Adhesive Solutions (Bostik), Advanced Materials (Rilsan® PA11, Kepstan® PEKK, Kynar® PVDF, Orgasol® Polyamide 12), Coating Solutions (Sartomer®, EnVia®, Rheotec®), Intermediates (fluorogases, organic peroxides)
Technological Advantage
Extensive R&D infrastructure with 17 research centers and proprietary technologies in specialty polymers, fluoropolymers, and adhesives. Global manufacturing footprint targeting high-growth markets.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Arkema offers innovative and sustainable material solutions enabling high-performance applications, focusing on lightweight materials, bio-based products, and new technologies addressing major societal and ecological challenges.
How They Differentiate
Focus as a pure specialty materials player, especially in high-performance and bio-based polymers. Leadership in niches such as polyamide 11 and PVDF with a strong sustainability and innovation strategy.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, construction, consumer goods, electronics, energy, and medical sectors.
Industry Verticals
Automotive, Aerospace/Defense, Industrial, Medical, Consumer, Construction, Electronics, Packaging, Energy
Competitors
BASF; Evonik Industries; Solvay; DuPont
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Reported revenue of €9.5 billion in 2023. Strategic growth focused on sustainable solutions in batteries, lightweighting, bio-based materials, and 3D printing.
Major Milestones
2004: Creation of Arkema from the chemicals branch of Total., 2006: Listing on Paris Stock Exchange (Euronext Paris)., 2015: Acquisition of Bostik, strengthening Adhesive Solutions segment., 2022: Acquisition of Ashland's Performance Adhesives business., 2023: New strategic phase to 2028, focusing on pure specialty materials.
Notable Customers
Stellantis (via investment in Tiamat); Major automotive manufacturers; Aerospace companies; Leading consumer goods brands