Overview
A global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Paris, France, Arkema is organized around three coherent and complementary segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions. The Group holds privileged positions in high-performance polymers including PVDF fluoropolymers and specialty polyamides, with 90% of its businesses ranked among the world’s top three. Present in 55 countries, Arkema generated sales of €9.5 billion in 2021. The company drives growth through continuous innovation, sustainable development, and strategic acquisitions, operating 10 production sites and 2 R&D centers in China as part of its global industrial footprint. Arkema provides high-purity, high-performance polymer solutions engineered to withstand the extreme chemical and thermal demands of semiconductor fabrication. Kynar® PVDF delivers exceptional chemical resistance and ultra-high purity, meeting the industry's most stringent standards. This high-performance fluoropolymer withstands aggressive chemistries including hot acids, while maintaining compatibility with 18 MegaOhm Deionized (DI) Water. Kynar® PVDF is the material of choice for critical applications including high-purity piping systems, wet benches, tower packing, and fluid handling components such as tanks, pumps, and valves. Zenimid™ Polyimide, the Group's ultra-high-performance polyimide range, is engineered to perform in the most demanding environments. Offering exceptional dimensional stability, flexibility, high-temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and electrical insulation, Zenimid™ materials are available in film, varnish, and stock shapes.