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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a worldwide expansion  of its bis-peroxide capacity]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is announcing a 15% debottlenecking of its bis-peroxide capacity in both its Spinetta (Italy) and Franklin (Virginia) factories. This new capacity will allow Arkema to respond immediately to strong demand in the synthetic rubber crosslinking industry, in particular in Asia, and to support recent developments in fast-growing markets.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>mar, 18 jun 2013 20:38:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s polymers boost the performance of photovoltaic panels]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Polymers have become key components of photovoltaic panels: their role is to help maintain high performances over time, a challenge taken up by Arkema thanks to three of its polymers: Kynar<sup>®</sup> PVDF used to protect electrical components in the panel’s backsheet, as well as EVA Evatane<sup>®</sup> and Apolhya<sup>®</sup> Solar used to encapsulate the cells.  Arkema will be presenting this product range for panel manufacturers at the INTERSOLAR trade show in Munich from June 19 to 21 2013.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-polymers-boost-the-performance-of-photovoltaic-panels/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 17 jun 2013 10:01:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema receives EUBIA award for its extensive work in the field of biosourced materials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On Monday June 3<sup>rd</sup>, Arkema was awarded the EUBIA prize (European Biomass Industry Association) at the 21<sup>st</sup> Biomass Conference held in Copenhagen.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-receives-EUBIA-award-for-its-extensive-work-in-the-field-of-biosourced-materials/</link>
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      <pubDate>jue, 06 jun 2013 10:36:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces the successful start-up of its acrylic acid capacity expansion at Clear Lake, TX]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In line with previous announcements, Arkema has brought on stream additional acrylic acid capacity at its Clear Lake, Texas, site.  A ramp-up period is planned to continue over the next few months associated with commercial qualification of newly manufactured products. This project will improve reliability and increase competitiveness of the Clear Lake plant and brings the site to a nameplate capacity of 270 KT per year.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-the-successful-start-up-of-its-acrylic-acid-capacity-expansion-at-Clear-Lake-TX/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 05 jun 2013 16:24:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Annual General Meeting June 4th 2013]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[•	Approval of all the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors <br/>
•	€1.80 dividend per share to be paid on June 11th 2013<br/>
•	Renewal of directors’ term of office of Messrs Bernard Kasriel, Thierry Morin, Marc Pandraud and Philippe Vassor, all of whom independent directors<br/>
•	Ratification of the appointment of Mrs Victoire de Margerie, independent director]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Annual-General-Meeting-June-4th-2013/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 05 jun 2013 16:02:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at TECHTEXTIL 2013 with its hotmelt adhesives and PVDF grades for textiles]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will exhibit its Platamid<sup>®</sup> high performance copolyamide hotmelt adhesives, new PVDF Kynar<sup>®</sup> grades for the spinning of ultra-resistant fibers, and specific Kynar<sup>®</sup> PVDF grades designed for nonwoven and textile coatings at the next edition of TECHTEXTIL, the international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens covering all industries being held in Frankfurt from June 11th to 13th.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-TECHTEXTIL-2013-with-its-hotmelt-adhesives-and-PVDF-grades-for-textiles/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 05 jun 2013 12:23:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema successfully completes its second registration phase under REACH]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[May 31st 2013 marks the completion of the second phase in the REACH* registration process. Arkema, through its highly dedicated teams, has registered 123 substances with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-successfully-completes-its-second-registration-phase-under-REACH/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 03 jun 2013 10:51:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Heading for performance: Arkema steps on board Lalou Roucayrol’s trimaran with its innovative materials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema–Région Aquitaine, the trimaran of skipper Lalou Roucayrol, is taking part in the upcoming Route des Princes race. A veritable « Formula 1 craft of the Oceans », this multihull was built with materials and technologies developed by Arkema that help optimize its weight, strength and therefore performance. This project represents a vast testing ground for Arkema’s innovations.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Heading-for-performance-Arkema-steps-on-board-Lalou-Roucayrols-trimaran-with-its-innovative-materials/</link>
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      <pubDate>vie, 31 may 2013 16:04:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carrefour opts for «cool roofing» for one of its hypermarkets in Italy]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of its sustainable development and energy cost reduction policy, Carrefour has successfully tested a "cool roofing"  high durability covering - or reflective roof - based on Kynar<sup>®</sup> Aquatec to coat the roof of one of its hypermarkets in Italy.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Carrefour-opts-for-cool-roofing-for-one-of-its-hypermarkets-in-Italy/</link>
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      <pubDate>jue, 30 may 2013 18:41:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema China takes part in « Arbor Day », a green initiative for the Earth]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As a concrete illustration of its commitment to the protection of the environment, Arkema China joined in the « Arbor Day » organized on 10 March 2013 by taking part in the region’s reforestation.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-China-takes-part-in-Arbor-Day-a-green-initiative-for-the-Earth/</link>
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      <pubDate>mar, 21 may 2013 12:28:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema participates to Feiplastic 2013 fair in Brazil]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-participates-to-Feiplastic-2013-fair-in-Brazil/</link>
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      <pubDate>vie, 17 may 2013 17:06:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema introduces transparent polyamide  for home healthcare applications  at MEDTEC (France) and MD&M East (USA)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema introduces Rilsan<sup>®</sup> Clear G-170 MED, a fully transparent polyamide for use in breathing masks, tubing and other transparent medical components. Rilsan<sup>®</sup> Clear G-170 MED is more transparent than glass, lighter and more flexible than polycarbonate for applications in which patient comfort is required.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-introduces-transparent-polyamide-for-home-healthcare-applications-at-MEDTEC-France-and-MDM-East-USA/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 15 may 2013 15:43:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[First Quarter 2013 Results]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/First-Quarter-2013-Results/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 15 may 2013 07:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Worldwide commitment of Arkema during the Day for Safety and Health at Work]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[End of April has marked World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Arkema endorsed this international event.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Worldwide-commitment-of-Arkema-during-the-Day-for-Safety-and-Health-at-Work/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Worldwide-commitment-of-Arkema-during-the-Day-for-Safety-and-Health-at-Work/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 30 abr 2013 18:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema France signs Parenting Charter]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On Friday April 26, in the presence of Dominique Bertinotti, French Minister for the Family, Arkema signed the Parenting Charter, thereby formalizing its commitment to gender equality at work.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-France-signs-Parenting-Charter/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 29 abr 2013 16:13:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema wins European Coating Award 2013]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema received the award of best scientific paper at the European Coatings Award 2013 with the presentation "A New Way to Ensure Metal Protection with Waterborne Dispersions".]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-wins-European-Coating-Award-2013/</link>
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      <pubDate>vie, 26 abr 2013 11:01:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema launches the Rilsan<sup>®</sup> T, a new range of biosourced polyamides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, the world’s number 1 for specialty polyamides, expands its offering with Rilsan<sup>®</sup> T range, some new biosourced polyamide 10.10 processed from castor oil. Manufactured at its Serquigny facility in France, it benefits from unrivaled raw material integration, boosted by the recent acquisition of Casda and Hipro as well as a new joint venture with Jayant Agro.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-the-Rilsansup-sup-T-a-new-range-of-biosourced-polyamides/</link>
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      <pubDate>jue, 25 abr 2013 11:43:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase of its technical fluids]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase of its technical fluids, Jarytherm® and Jarylec®, effective on April 1st 2013, as contractual situations allow.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-price-increase-of-its-technical-fluids-00001/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 24 abr 2013 18:44:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[With Eliclear<sup>TM</sup> 4U, clear and textured shampoos and body washes to convince your consumers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[An innovative rheology modifier to be launched at In Cosmetics 2013 (Paris, 16-18 April), this is the first outcome of the partnership announced last year between the two companies Seppic and Coatex. No compromise on clarity for textured formulations containing suspended particles, Eliclear<sup>TM</sup> 4U offers a real marketing advantage to convince consumers with transparent packagings.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/With-EliclearsupTM-sup-4U-clear-and-textured-shampoos-and-body-washes-to-convince-your-consumers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/With-EliclearsupTM-sup-4U-clear-and-textured-shampoos-and-body-washes-to-convince-your-consumers/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 16 abr 2013 11:48:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema unveils new applications for its Orgasol<sup>®</sup>, Rilsan<sup>®</sup> cosmetics powders and its Oleris<sup>®</sup> range at the In Cosmetics 2013 fair]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema draws on the benefits of its Orgasol<sup>®</sup> and Rilsan<sup>®</sup> cosmetics powders to develop skincare products for men to be unveiled for the first time at the In Cosmetics trade fair in Paris (Porte de Versailles) from April 16 to 18. This tradeshow also provides an opportunity to share the findings of a clinical trial that demonstrates the moisturizing benefits of the Orgasol<sup>®</sup> Hydra+ powder in a new healthy glow extra-soft powder formulation, and the latest innovations in its Orgasol<sup>®</sup> and Rilsan<sup>®</sup> fine powder ranges, in an approach that perfectly integrates the Group’s CSR strategy, at a technical forum on April 17 at 17.30h. Finally, also will be presented Oleris<sup>®</sup>, a vegetable oil origin range of chemicals, processed from castor oil, used in many cosmetic applications, and enhanced this year with new references]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-unveils-new-applications-for-its-Orgasolsup-sup-Rilsansup-sup-cosmetics-powders-and-its-Olerissup-sup-range-at-the-In-Cosmetics-2013-fair/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-unveils-new-applications-for-its-Orgasolsup-sup-Rilsansup-sup-cosmetics-powders-and-its-Olerissup-sup-range-at-the-In-Cosmetics-2013-fair/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 15 abr 2013 15:14:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas<sup>®</sup> ShieldUp and concept car Peugeot Onyx:  to the vehicle of the future]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On the occasion of the 28th International Automobile Festival, Peugeot won the award for the best concept car with Onyx. Altuglas<sup>®</sup>  ShieldUp Innovation is an integral part of this project.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglassup-sup-ShieldUp-and-concept-car-Peugeot-Onyx-to-the-vehicle-of-the-future/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglassup-sup-ShieldUp-and-concept-car-Peugeot-Onyx-to-the-vehicle-of-the-future/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 12 abr 2013 14:44:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema partners with Jayant Agro in India]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and Jayant Agro have signed a joint venture agreement whereby Arkema will acquire a stake of some 25% in Ihsedu Agrochem, a subsidiary of Jayant Agro, specializing in the production of castor oil. This joint venture aims to develop castor oil production in order to provide Arkema with long-term secure and competitive access to this strategic raw material for the manufacture of its biosourced polyamides.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-partners-with-Jayant-Agro-in-India/</link>
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      <pubDate>jue, 11 abr 2013 08:38:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents its fine powders  for “Laser Sintering” at the AMUG conference]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A world leader in high performance polymers, Arkema offers a diverse range of fine powders for the manufacture of prototypes and functional technical short runs using the laser sintering technology. From 14 to 18th of April in Jacksonville (Florida - USA), Arkema will showcase its powders offer at the AMUG 2013 (Additive Manufacturing Users Group) conference which promotes the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-fine-powders-for-Laser-Sintering-at-the-AMUG-conference/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-fine-powders-for-Laser-Sintering-at-the-AMUG-conference/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 10 abr 2013 11:28:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Information on the financing of the observation period of Kem One]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On March 27th 2013, the Lyon commercial court opened insolvency proceedings with continuation of activities for a six-month observation period against the company Kem One SAS. 
As part of the financing of the observation period, Arkema points out that its contribution amounts to €68.7 million.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Information-on-the-financing-of-the-observation-period-of-Kem-One/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 10 abr 2013 10:55:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema acquires majority stake in  AEC Polymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces that it has acquired a majority stake in AEC Polymers, a French manufacturer of structural adhesives. AEC Polymers recently developed a range of methacrylate glues (SAF® range) based on an Arkema technology, which boast unrivalled mechanical properties. AEC Polymers will join the Group’s new products and new technologies incubator.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-acquires-majority-stake-in-AEC-Polymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-acquires-majority-stake-in-AEC-Polymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 03 abr 2013 18:41:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas<sup>®</sup>  LED acrylic sheet new generation range gain in sustainable efficiency and colours]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas International, a subsidiary of Arkema group launches its new generation of Altuglas® acrylic sheet optimised for LEDs (Light Emitting Diode). The formulation of the acrylic glass is optimized for a uniform and maximised light distribution associated with LEDs. The result: coloured acrylic sheet with high light transmission which reduce energy consumption and the number of LEDs used by up to 20% compared to a standard acrylic sheet. 14 standard colours are available and could also be offered in Corporate Identity Colours. The applications of this new generation of acrylic sheet vary from sign, signage to architecture and design (interior and exterior)]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglassup-sup-LED-acrylic-sheet-new-generation-range-gain-in-sustainable-efficiency-and-colours/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglassup-sup-LED-acrylic-sheet-new-generation-range-gain-in-sustainable-efficiency-and-colours/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 29 mar 2013 11:20:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema files its 2012 reference document]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2012-reference-document/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2012-reference-document/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 27 mar 2013 19:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kem One situation: Arkema clarification]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Lyon commercial court has decided to open insolvency proceedings with continuation of activities for a six-month observation period against the company Kem One SAS, corresponding to the upstream part (chlorine / caustic soda electrolysis and PVC production) of the various businesses sold by Arkema to the Klesch Group.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kem-One-situation-Arkema-clarification/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kem-One-situation-Arkema-clarification/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 27 mar 2013 18:20:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Initial results of the Genesis research program into nanostructured materials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Genesis program coordinated by Arkema, leader in performance materials, aims to develop in Europe an innovative and competitive industrial sector involving nanostructured materials. On March 19th and 20th, Arkema welcomes the program’s partners to its offices along with a hundred guests in order to review the developments and conclusive results of this program.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Initial-results-of-the-Genesis-research-program-into-nanostructured-materials/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Initial-results-of-the-Genesis-research-program-into-nanostructured-materials/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 18 mar 2013 14:04:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Luperox<sup>®</sup> FreeO makes malodorous synthetic rubber soles a thing of the past!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At the International Rubber Conference (IRC) 2013 being held in Paris from March 20 to 22, Arkema will launch Luperox® FreeO, its new organic peroxide for the crosslinking of synthetic shoe soles. As sponsor of the IRC Scientific Program, Arkema will hold a technical conference on this topic on Thursday March 21 at 3:20 pm.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Luperoxsup-sup-FreeO-makes-malodorous-synthetic-rubber-soles-a-thing-of-the-past/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Luperoxsup-sup-FreeO-makes-malodorous-synthetic-rubber-soles-a-thing-of-the-past/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 18 mar 2013 10:55:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema showcases its extensive range of solutions and innovations for the Coatings market at ECS 2013]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a leading player in the paint and coatings industry, is exhibiting at the <i>European Coatings Show</i> in Nuremberg from March 19th to 21st, with its comprehensive offering for the paint and coatings industry, a multi-technology and multi-product offering that is unique on the market.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-showcases-its-extensive-range-of-solutions-and-innovations-for-the-Coatings-market-at-ECS-2013/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Strong Arkema presence at the 2013 edition of JEC Composites!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is exhibiting at the JEC Composites tradeshow in Paris, Porte de Versailles, from March 12 to 14 2013 (Stand V65), when it will launch its latest Altuglas<sup>®</sup> Composite solution, the first thermoplastic resin that can be processed like thermoset materials. The Group will also showcase its full range of nanostructured materials as well as ultra high performance materials.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Strong-Arkema-presence-at-the-2013-edition-of-JEC-Composites/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 11 mar 2013 16:34:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas<sup>®</sup> Composite, the first thermoplastic resin that processes like thermosets wins JEC award]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On the occasion of the JEC 2013 show, Arkema launches Altuglas<sup>®</sup> Composite, the first new thermoplastic resin which allows the manufacturing of composite parts on the same equipments and processes as thermoset composites. The resulting composite parts exhibit mechanical properties similar to those of thermoset parts, but their thermoplastic nature brings the added advantages of thermoformability and recyclability. With this major innovation, Arkema and its partners have won a JEC Award in the “Thermoplastics” category.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglassup-sup-Composite-the-first-thermoplastic-resin-that-processes-like-thermosets-wins-JEC-award/</link>
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      <pubDate>jue, 07 mar 2013 15:34:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema categorically denies the allegations made by the Klesch group]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has just seen, much to its surprise, the press release published today by the Klesch group which calls into question the terms of the divestment by Arkema of the Vinyl Products segment - which has now become Kem One - on July 2nd 2012.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-categorically-denies-the-allegations-made-by-the-Klesch-group/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 04 mar 2013 13:36:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Arkema’s Evatane® EVA]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase of 100 €/MT for its whole Evatane® EVA (High Content Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer) range starting March 1, 2013.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Evatane-EVA/</link>
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      <pubDate>vie, 01 mar 2013 15:12:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2012 Full year results]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2012-Full-year-results-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2012-Full-year-results-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 28 feb 2013 07:30:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Spotlight on Pebax® in the latest ski boot collections!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ISPO Munich, the European trade fair for winter and outdoor sports, offers a showcase for the latest trends in ski equipment. At ISPO 2013, sport brands Atomic®, Scarpa®, Salewa® and Fischer® presented their latest technical boot models that feature Pebax®, Arkema’s thermoplastic elastomer, the reference material for both alpine touring and cross-country ski boots for several years now. Its performances also make it a choice material for free-ride ski boots, a fast growing sector]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Spotlight-on-Pebax-in-the-latest-ski-boot-collections/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Spotlight-on-Pebax-in-the-latest-ski-boot-collections/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 21 feb 2013 12:52:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema launched the approval process of DMDS as soil fumigant in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Development in Europe of the new soil fumigant based on dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) is progressing: in December 2012, Arkema submitted an approval dossier for DMDS to the French Authorities, acting as Rapporteur Member State for the European procedure of Regulation (CE) 1107/2009 (concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market). The French Ministry of Agriculture have recently confirmed the admissibility of this application, a pre-requisite to the European assessment of the dossier by the Competent Authorities.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launched-the-approval-process-of-DMDS-as-soil-fumigant-in-Europe/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 20 feb 2013 14:16:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema introduces hydrophilic Pebax® MED polymer grade at MD&M West and Medtech Europe 2013]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema launches its new hydrophilic Pebax® MV1074 SA 01 MED polymer for medical applications at this week‘s MD&M West show in Anaheim, CA, and at the upcoming MedTech Europe in Stuttgart, Germany from 26-28 February 2013. Hydrophilic Pebax® MV1074 SA 01 MED polymer is suitable for use in minimally invasive devices that are exposed to bodily fluids for less than 30 days, such as surgical tubing. Pebax® MV1074 SA 01 MED polyether block amide copolymer is USP VI certified and offers excellent high moisture absorption properties for device components in wet environments, such as catheters.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-introduces-hydrophilic-Pebax-MED-polymer-grade-at-MDM-West-and-Medtech-Europe-2013/</link>
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      <pubDate>vie, 15 feb 2013 11:56:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for Arkema’s oxygenated solvents]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective February 1st, 2013, or as contracts permit, Arkema announces a worldwide 7 to 10% price increase for its oxygenated solvents portfolio.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Arkemas-oxygenated-solvents/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 06 feb 2013 11:20:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and Altuglas International sponsor ALTUCARD, a mini-business of a new kind]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and Altuglas International are backing a particularly novel educational project conducted in partnership with the association « Entreprendre pour Apprendre » [Learning by Doing]. The objective of the association, a member of European network JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT - YOUNG ENTERPRISE (JA-YE), is to put 14 to 25 year old students in situations of setting up mini-businesses.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Altuglas-International-sponsor-ALTUCARD-a-mini-business-of-a-new-kind/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 04 feb 2013 15:50:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema unveils a new thermoplastic resin at the International Symposium for Composite Processes]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will preview a new resin for the manufacture of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composite parts at the 8th International Symposium of PPE (Pole de Plasturgie de l'Est) at Saint Avold (France) on February 6 and 7. The new resin allows large thermoplastic composite parts to be manufactured for the first time using the same equipment and processes as those used for thermoset composites, without the addition of styrene.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-unveils-a-new-thermoplastic-resin-at-the-International-Symposium-for-Composite-Processes/</link>
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      <pubDate>vie, 01 feb 2013 11:20:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema launches its specialty polyamides MED grades for medical market and appoints Velox as exclusive distributor for this market in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is committed to provide the highest quality material for the medical market; this is why almost 10 years ago Arkema began to introduce MED grades for some of its Specialty Polyamides products.  An extensive range of MED grades is now available for its main product lines (Pebax® SA 01 MED, Rilsan® MED, Rilsamid® MED) that Arkema will sell exclusively in the medical devices market worldwide.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-its-specialty-polyamides-MED-grades-for-medical-market-and-appoints-Velox-as-exclusive-distributor-for-this-market-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-its-specialty-polyamides-MED-grades-for-medical-market-and-appoints-Velox-as-exclusive-distributor-for-this-market-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 31 ene 2013 14:48:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits its product line dedicated to nanomaterials at Tokyo Nanotech tradeshow]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a global chemical player, is an acknowledged leader in the development of nanomaterials thanks to two product groups developed by its R&D: the Graphistrength® range of carbon nanotubes, and the Nanostrength® range of acrylic block copolymers, developed from its BlocBuilder® radical polymerization technology, both of which impart greater mechanical strength and/or conductivity to thermoplastic and thermoset materials.  Nanotech 2013 from January 30th to February 1st 2013 will be the occasion for Arkema to exhibit its latest developments in nanomaterials.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-its-product-line-dedicated-to-nanomaterials-at-Tokyo-Nanotech-tradeshow/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-its-product-line-dedicated-to-nanomaterials-at-Tokyo-Nanotech-tradeshow/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 25 ene 2013 14:56:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for Luperox<sup>®</sup> organic peroxides in EMEA area]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase of 5 to 10% for its Luperox<sup>®</sup> products range (organic peroxides) dedicated to the cross linking market. The level of the increase depends on the product and will be implemented from February 1<sup>st</sup> 2013 as contracts and agreements allow.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Luperoxsup-sup-organic-peroxides-in-EMEA-area/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Luperoxsup-sup-organic-peroxides-in-EMEA-area/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 24 ene 2013 15:46:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and OXIS partner to develop the next generation of battery technology for electric vehicles]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Polymer Lithium Sulfur cells battery technology is considered to be the next generation of battery, complementary to Lithium-ion systems. It has the best performance record among all battery technologies to date. Compared to other batteries currently on the market, this technology displays double the energy density as well as perfect reliability and lower manufacturing and operating costs. OXIS Energy Limited, a company that specialises in the design, development and commercial production of these batteries, and Arkema, a global leading chemicals producer, have signed a Joint Development Agreement to further improve the performance of Polymer Lithium Sulfur cells battery.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-OXIS-partner-to-develop-the-next-generation-of-battery-technology-for-electric-vehicles/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-OXIS-partner-to-develop-the-next-generation-of-battery-technology-for-electric-vehicles/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 09 ene 2013 16:09:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema 2012 Award/INP Pagora Engineering School]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, Arkema has rewarded the author of the best graduation project in the field of paper fibers, bioresource valorization, and improvement of environmental balance of paper processes, among 3rd year student engineers from the International School of Paper, Print Media and Biomaterials (Grenoble INP-Pagora engineering school). Arkema’s participation in this event, as a major supplier of bleaching products to the paper industry, underlines its commitment to the paper industry and its ongoing backing for research.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2012-Award-INP-Pagora-Engineering-School/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2012-Award-INP-Pagora-Engineering-School/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 07 ene 2013 15:52:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2012 Best Investor Relations Award Ceremony]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Thierry Le Hénaff, Arkema's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, was presented last night with the award for Best Investor Relations by a CEO in the NYSE Euronext offices in Paris.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2012-Best-Investor-Relations-Award-Ceremony/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2012-Best-Investor-Relations-Award-Ceremony/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 11 dic 2012 15:09:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas International and NatureWorks launch worldwide marketing collaboration for New High Performance Alloys Incorporating Ingeo™ biopolymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas International, a subsidiary of Arkema group, with its Plexiglas<sup>®</sup> and Altuglas<sup>®</sup> acrylic resins (Americas and Rest of World, respectively) and NatureWorks, a leader in the bio-plastics market with its Ingeo™ biopolymers derived from plants, have signed a global co-marketing agreement. The agreement is designed to deliver a range of newly formulated bio-based, high performance alloys based on polymethylmethacrylate and Ingeo™.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-and-NatureWorks-launch-worldwide-marketing-collaboration-for-New-High-Performance-Alloys-Incorporating-Ingeo-biopolymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-and-NatureWorks-launch-worldwide-marketing-collaboration-for-New-High-Performance-Alloys-Incorporating-Ingeo-biopolymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 11 dic 2012 11:03:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kynar® Film awarded 2012 China Top 10 Brand for PV Materials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema’s Kynar® film has been awarded a 2012 China Top 10 Brand for PV Materials prize by China Modern Photovoltaics magazine. This prize recognises that Kynar® film has become a key material for reliable backsheets of photovoltaic panels.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-Film-awarded-2012-China-Top-10-Brand-for-PV-Materials/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-Film-awarded-2012-China-Top-10-Brand-for-PV-Materials/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 06 dic 2012 14:18:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema named by Thomson Reuters in the "2012 Top 100 Global Innovator Award"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, Arkema ranks among the world's 100 most innovative companies for 2012, according to Thomson Reuters' "2012 Top 100 Global Innovators" ranking.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-named-by-Thomson-Reuters-in-the-2012-Top-100-Global-Innovator-Award/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-named-by-Thomson-Reuters-in-the-2012-Top-100-Global-Innovator-Award/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 06 dic 2012 12:15:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Chinacoat 2012]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Chinacoat-2012/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 28 nov 2012 17:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema expands its coating business in Asia Pacific Region]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a global leader in specialty chemicals and a major global coating material player will present its latest developments in Asia for the coating business at Chinacoat 2012 that opens today. The group continues to implement its growth strategy for the coating business by adding assets to its significant base of manufacturing and research capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. The company is focused on innovation to offer more eco-friendly solutions and better service to its customers.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-expands-its-coating-business-in-Asia-Pacific-Region/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-expands-its-coating-business-in-Asia-Pacific-Region/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 28 nov 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents its various materials for “additive manufacturing” and molding technologies at the EuroMold trade show]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A world leader in high performance polymers, Arkema now offers a diverse range of materials for the manufacture of prototypes and functional technical short runs, using the laser sintering technology, the 3D printing/UV curing process, or molding for high-tech parts. Arkema will showcase its product range at the 19th edition of EuroMold, the global trade show for Moldmaking and Tooling, Design and Product Development, held in Frankfurt from November 27th to 30th.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-various-materials-for-additive-manufacturing-and-molding-technologies-at-the-EuroMold-trade-show/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 21 nov 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Groupement de Recherche de Lacq R&D Center modernizes its library and offers its scientific literature to the education community]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Groupement de Recherche de Lacq has opted for modernization by making its scientific journals available in an electronic format. The R&amp;D center has donated its scientific library (books, collections, etc.) to schools and universities, as well as to associations.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/66b910a1-4ab0-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/66b910a1-4ab0-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 16 nov 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents its coating solutions to extend returnable bottle lifetime at BRAU 2012 trade fair]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[This trade fair, held in N&uuml;remberg from November 13-15, is an opportunity for Arkema, a global leader in returnable glass container coating technology, to communicate with the beer filling industry on its know-how in the field of returnable glass bottle protection. The Kercoat&reg; protective technology together with the Opticoat&reg; masking coating provide optimum performance to a returnable bottle fleet by significantly increasing the lifetime and enhancing the appearance to fulfil customers' expectations.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-coating-solutions-to-extend-returnable-bottle-lifetime-at-BRAU-2012-trade-fair/</link>
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      <pubDate>mar, 13 nov 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[3<sup>rd</sup> Quarter 2012 Results]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/3suprd-sup-Quarter-2012-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/3suprd-sup-Quarter-2012-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 nov 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Appointment to Arkema Board of Directors]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&rsquo;s Board of Directors, at a meeting held on November 7th 2012, decided to propose to the next ordinary general meeting on June 4th 2013 the appointment of Mrs Victoire de Margerie as Director of Arkema.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointment-to-Arkema-Board-of-Directors/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointment-to-Arkema-Board-of-Directors/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 nov 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas® Rnew Biopolymer alloys win R&D magazine’s 2012 Top 100 Award]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas International, subsidiary of Arkema group and its Altuglas&reg; Rnew biopolymer alloys received November 1st the R&amp;D magazine&rsquo;s 2012 R&amp;D100 Award in Orlando USA. The award recognizes the 100 most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace over the past year.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-Rnew-Biopolymer-alloys-win-RD-magazines-2012-Top-100-Award/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-Rnew-Biopolymer-alloys-win-RD-magazines-2012-Top-100-Award/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 06 nov 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Hong Kong Optical Fair 2012 with Rilsan® Clear]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will participate in Hong Kong Optical Fair 2012 to be held at Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Centre from November 7th to 9th. Arkema will promote its different transparent polyamide grades known under Rilsan&reg; Clear brand, in particular the Rilsan&reg; Clear G830 Rnew grade, its innovative bio-based transparent polyamide.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Hong-Kong-Optical-Fair-2012-with-Rilsan-Clear/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Hong-Kong-Optical-Fair-2012-with-Rilsan-Clear/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 05 nov 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s innovative chemistry on display at ChinaCoat 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a global leader in coatings raw materials, will feature a wide range of innovative products and technologies at ChinaCoat 2012 that will help coatings formulators meet their toughest challenges. The Arkema booth is located in Hall 10.2, Booth E25-32.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-innovative-chemistry-on-display-at-ChinaCoat-2012/</link>
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      <pubDate>jue, 25 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kynar® ADX: a unique solution to withstand the oxidative degradation of polyethylene piping for potable water]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[To meet the needs of municipalities seeking stronger pipes, Arkema has developed a Kynar&reg; ADX resin technology available for bonding Kynar&reg; polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) to polyolefin resins in potable water piping. Kynar&reg; ADX allows manufacturers to produce very tough multilayer pipes which utilize the excellent barrier properties of Kynar&reg; PVDF bonded to other polymer structures. 150 km of this multilayer piping have already been installed by water companies in France to the full satisfaction of end-users and municipalities.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-ADX-a-unique-solution-to-withstand-the-oxidative-degradation-of-polyethylene-piping-for-potable-water/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-ADX-a-unique-solution-to-withstand-the-oxidative-degradation-of-polyethylene-piping-for-potable-water/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 23 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema pre-announces at Glasstec a major innovation for the glass manufacturing industry,]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a global leader in the glass container coating technology, is taking part in the 2012 Glasstec tradefair in D&uuml;sseldorf (Germany) from October 23rd to 26th. Glasstec is the ideal showcase for Arkema to pre-announce to its glassmaking customers a major innovation in the field of glass coating technologies, due to be officially launched and marketed in 2013.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-pre-announces-at-Glasstec-a-major-innovation-for-the-glass-manufacturing-industry/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 22 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kynar® PVDF resins designed for lithium-ion batteries on display at Batteries congress 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[This 14th edition will gather in Nice from October 24th to 26th international suppliers and related stakeholders to meet and discuss the latest in energy storage technology for vehicle electrification and electronic devices. Of special interest will be Arkema&rsquo;s binder for lithium-ion batteries, Kynar&reg; HSV 900 PVDF, a high molecular weight resin that provides improved adhesion with reduced loading in electrode constructions. This grade enhances the performance of both phosphates and metal oxides.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-PVDF-resins-designed-for-lithium-ion-batteries-on-display-at-Batteries-congress-2012/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-PVDF-resins-designed-for-lithium-ion-batteries-on-display-at-Batteries-congress-2012/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 19 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema adds a new conductive PVDF grade with improved flexibility to its Kynar® range]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Arkema is now offering Kynar&reg; 3312C, an innovative and flexible conductive PVDF grade for use in applications where flammable liquids are handled, mainly in automotive and chemical applications. This new grade limits the generation of electrostatic discharge, and offers improved flexibility for sophisticated designs of fuel lines and chemical systems.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-adds-a-new-conductive-PVDF-grade-with-improved-flexibility-to-its-Kynar-range/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-adds-a-new-conductive-PVDF-grade-with-improved-flexibility-to-its-Kynar-range/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 15 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sartomer Europe Increases Prices on Monomers and Oligomers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective October 15th or as existing contracts allow, Sartomer Europe increases prices of its Monomers and Oligomers (Acrylates and Methacrylates) sold in Europe, Middle East and Africa.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Sartomer-Europe-Increases-Prices-on-Monomers-and-Oligomers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Sartomer-Europe-Increases-Prices-on-Monomers-and-Oligomers/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 12 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to present its high performance polymers portfolio at Fakuma 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is participating in Fakuma 2012, the international trade fair for plastics processing, which takes place at Friedrichshafen (Germany) from October 16th to 20th, with its unique specialty polymers portfolio. This includes the Kynar&reg; PVDF family and the high performance long-chain polyamides range (PA10, PA 11, PA12, PPA), the largest in the market. These advanced polymers meet the highest technical requirements of various applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive, medical and sports markets.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-present-its-high-performance-polymers-portfolio-at-Fakuma-2012/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-present-its-high-performance-polymers-portfolio-at-Fakuma-2012/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 11 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and CJ officially launch the start of the construction of their Bio-Methionine and Thiochemicals complex in Malaysia]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On October 6th 2012, in the presence of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, CJ and Arkema invited 500 guests for the Ground Breaking Ceremony of their project in Kerteh, in the State of Terengganu in Malaysia.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-CJ-officially-launch-the-start-of-the-construction-of-their-Bio-Methionine-and-Thiochemicals-complex-in-Malaysia/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-CJ-officially-launch-the-start-of-the-construction-of-their-Bio-Methionine-and-Thiochemicals-complex-in-Malaysia/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 08 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema successfully completes a € 250 million bond issue. Publication of a prospectus in view of the listing of bonds]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On October 5th , 2012, Arkema successfully completed the issue of an additional &euro;250 million tranche to its original bond due April 30th 2020, increasing its size to an aggregate amount of &euro;480 million.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-successfully-completes-a-250-million-bond-issue.-Publication-of-a-prospectus-in-view-of-the-listing-of-bonds/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-successfully-completes-a-250-million-bond-issue.-Publication-of-a-prospectus-in-view-of-the-listing-of-bonds/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 08 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at the CPhI 2012 trade fair at Madrid]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema showcases at the CPhI 2012&nbsp;trade show, the world's leading pharmaceutical event, in Madrid from October 9 to 11, its whole range of pharmaceutical intermediates :&nbsp; &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-CPhI-2012-trade-fair-at-Madrid/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-CPhI-2012-trade-fair-at-Madrid/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 05 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema finalizes the acquisition of an Acrylic Emulsions site in Brazil]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Announced on July 16th this year, the project for the acquisition by the Arkema subsidiary Coatex of an acrylic additives and emulsions production site from Brazilian company Resicryl, was closed on October 1st 2012 as scheduled. This transaction fits perfectly with the Group's strategy to increase its presence in high-growth countries, particularly in Latin America, and strengthen its downstream integration of its acrylics activities.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-finalizes-the-acquisition-of-an-Acrylic-Emulsions-site-in-Brazil/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-finalizes-the-acquisition-of-an-Acrylic-Emulsions-site-in-Brazil/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 03 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema finalizes the divestment of its Tin Stabilizer business to PMC Group]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On October 1st 2012 Arkema finalized the divestment of its tin stabilizer business announced in July 2012 to PMC Group, specialized in the manufacture of performance chemicals and plastics. This operation is fully in line with Arkema&rsquo;s ambition to be a world leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials and with the target, announced at the Investor day mid-September, to divest around 400 million euros of sales between 2012 and 2016.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-finalizes-the-divestment-of-its-Tin-Stabilizer-business-to-PMC-Group/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-finalizes-the-divestment-of-its-Tin-Stabilizer-business-to-PMC-Group/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 03 oct 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema introduces DMDS Evolution® E2, a new DMDS grade with optimized odor]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, the world's largest producer of Thiochemicals (sulphur-based fine chemicals), introduces DMDS Evolution&reg; E2, a Dimethyl Disulfide grade with an improved scent especially designed for the refinery and steam cracking applications.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-introduces-DMDS-Evolution-E2-a-new-DMDS-grade-with-optimized-odor/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-introduces-DMDS-Evolution-E2-a-new-DMDS-grade-with-optimized-odor/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 27 sep 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Arkema's Technical fluids]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase for all products in its Technical Fluids product range from October 1, 2012 or as contracts allow.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Technical-fluids/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Technical-fluids/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 25 sep 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at Chillventa 2012 with its Forane® HFC refrigerant range]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Chillventa, from October 9th to 11th, held every two years, is the leading trade fair dedicated to Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, Ventilation and Heat Pumps in Europe. Arkema will be exhibiting at Chillventa 2012 in Nuremberg with its full range of Forane&reg; HFC (HydroFluoroCarbon) refrigerants, and will introduce Forane&reg; 407A, a newcomer to the European Forane&reg; range. The fair will also be an opportunity for Arkema to present, at conferences, its next 4th generation low-GWP alternatives currently under development.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Chillventa-2012-with-its-Forane-HFC-refrigerant-range/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Chillventa-2012-with-its-Forane-HFC-refrigerant-range/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 24 sep 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Arkema caustic soda]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces an increase by 60&euro;/dmt (dry metric tonne) on caustic soda prices (sodium hydroxyde 30,5% and 50%), effective October 1st, 2012 or as contracts allow.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkema-caustic-soda/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkema-caustic-soda/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 21 sep 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases prices for coating resins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&nbsp; is increasing the price for its range of coating resins by 5% to 10% effective 1st October 2012 or as contracts allow.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-prices-for-coating-resins/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-prices-for-coating-resins/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 20 sep 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema confirms its 2016 ambition and presents its roadmap to 2020]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At an Investor Day taking place today in Paris, Arkema presents its 2016 ambition to become a world leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials. With a selective and profitable growth strategy, the Group targets sales of 8 billion euros and an EBITDA margin of 16% in 2016 while maintaining gearing below 40%.&nbsp; Beyond, the Group intends to maintain its pace of development and aims to achieve sales of 10 billion euros with an EBITDA margin close to 17% in 2020.Confident in its long term prospects, Arkema announces that its dividend per share will already show a significant step-up in 2012 and targets beyond a 30% payout ratio on adjusted net income.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-confirms-its-2016-ambition-and-presents-its-roadmap-to-2020/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-confirms-its-2016-ambition-and-presents-its-roadmap-to-2020/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 18 sep 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Firmly rooted in chemistry and innovation, performance and leadership: Arkema acquires a new visual identity]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[With a renewed focus on specialty chemicals and innovation, Arkema, a global chemical company and France&rsquo;s leading chemicals producer, now enters into a new phase in its development. Accordingly, the Group is acquiring a new visual identity and a new signature &ldquo;Innovative Chemistry&rdquo; which reflects its new positioning in its high added value niches as well as the quality of its innovation.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Firmly-rooted-in-chemistry-and-innovation-performance-and-leadership-Arkema-acquires-a-new-visual-identity/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Firmly-rooted-in-chemistry-and-innovation-performance-and-leadership-Arkema-acquires-a-new-visual-identity/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 18 sep 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema awarded Pierre Potier prize with Altuglas® ShieldUp new lightweight and ultra-tough acrylic glass as glass substitute in cars]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Pierre Potier prize (1)&nbsp;rewards chemistry innovations serving sustainable development. This year the top prize has been awarded to Arkema which has achieved major progress and a world first in acrylic glass, with the development of its new acrylic sheet, Altuglas&reg; ShieldUp. Based on a nanostructuration technology of the material, this sheet offers an unprecedented number of properties: high impact resistance, unrivalled chemical stability, and perfect transparency regardless of temperature fluctuations. This combination of properties significantly expands the range of traditional uses for acrylic glass, in particular in the automotive industry: by replacing glass, which is twice as heavy, Altuglas&reg; ShieldUp helps reduce the weight of vehicles and therefore fuel consumption.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-awarded-Pierre-Potier-prize-with-Altuglas-ShieldUp-new-lightweight-and-ultra-tough-acrylic-glass-as-glass-substitute-in-cars/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-awarded-Pierre-Potier-prize-with-Altuglas-ShieldUp-new-lightweight-and-ultra-tough-acrylic-glass-as-glass-substitute-in-cars/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 12 sep 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema takes part in MEDTEC China 2012 with its technical polymers for medical equipment]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will present its comprehensive range of polyamide polymers dedicated to medical applications at the eighth edition of MEDTEC China which will open its doors to the medical industry at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition &amp; Convention Center on September 26 and 27.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-takes-part-in-MEDTEC-China-2012-with-its-technical-polymers-for-medical-equipment/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-takes-part-in-MEDTEC-China-2012-with-its-technical-polymers-for-medical-equipment/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 31 ago 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New high fluidity Kynar® 705 for PVDF ultra resistant mono and multifilaments fibers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has developed Kynar&reg; 705 resin, a new high flow PVDF homopolymer grade, intended to be used in standard commercial spinning equipments to produce ultra-resistant textiles for water, chemical filtration and architectural applications.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-high-fluidity-Kynar-705-for-PVDF-ultra-resistant-mono-and-multifilaments-fibers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-high-fluidity-Kynar-705-for-PVDF-ultra-resistant-mono-and-multifilaments-fibers/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 20 ago 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at NANO KOREA 2012 with its carbon nanotubes range]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will participate in NANO KOREA 2012 to be held at COEX, Seoul, Korea, one of the major international exhibitions devoted to nanotechnologies, from August 16th to 18th 2012.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-NANO-KOREA-2012-with-its-carbon-nanotubes-range/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-NANO-KOREA-2012-with-its-carbon-nanotubes-range/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 10 ago 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema files its 2012 half-year financial report]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2012-half-year-financial-report/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2012-half-year-financial-report/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 02 ago 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Arkema's Evatane® EVA copolymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase of 140 &euro;/MT for its whole Evatane&reg; (High Content Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer) range starting August 1, 2012.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Evatane-EVA-copolymers-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Evatane-EVA-copolymers-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 01 ago 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[First Half Year 2012 Financial Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/First-Half-Year-2012-Financial-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/First-Half-Year-2012-Financial-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 01 ago 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Successful startup of Arkema’s Kynar® fluoropolymer 50% capacity increase at its Changshu site, China]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has brought on stream, several weeks ahead of schedule, the 50% increase in its fluorinated polymer production capacity at its Changshu site announced early 2011. This new capacity will enable the Group to consolidate its leading position in this high added value product line which offers significant growth prospects. Arkema now has major production capabilities for Kynar&reg; PVDF on the three continents of Europe, North America and Asia, and so will be able to accommodate the growth of its customers around the world.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Successful-startup-of-Arkemas-Kynar-fluoropolymer-50-capacity-increase-at-its-Changshu-site-China/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Successful-startup-of-Arkemas-Kynar-fluoropolymer-50-capacity-increase-at-its-Changshu-site-China/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 24 jul 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema gains foothold in Brazil in acrylic specialties]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-gains-foothold-in-Brazil-in-acrylic-specialties/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-gains-foothold-in-Brazil-in-acrylic-specialties/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 16 jul 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a project for the divestment of its Tin Stabilizer business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has announced a project for the sale of its tin stabilizer business to PMC Group headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ, a manufacturer of performance chemicals and plastics. With this proposed divestment of organometallic products, including Thermolite&reg; tin stabilizers, Fascat&reg; catalysts, and fine chemicals, Arkema continues to refocus its activities on fast growing core specialty businesses.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-project-for-the-divestment-of-its-Tin-Stabilizer-business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-project-for-the-divestment-of-its-Tin-Stabilizer-business/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 10 jul 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema finalized the divestment of its Vinyl Products segment]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema finalized today its project for the divestment* of its Vinyl Products activities to the Klesch group announced in November 2011, and so continues to refocus its business on specialty chemicals.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-finalized-the-divestment-of-its-Vinyl-Products-segment/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-finalized-the-divestment-of-its-Vinyl-Products-segment/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 03 jul 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema invests over €70M in Fluoropolymers in France]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The world leader in PVDF fluoropolymer, an innovative and fast-growing (+7% p.a.) performance material, Arkema announces a major project for the development of its Kynar&reg; PVDF business in Europe. Over &euro;70M are to be invested into the Pierre-B&eacute;nite site in France, in particular to increase Kynar&reg; PVDF production capacity by 50%, and so support customers in high-growth applications.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-invests-over-70M-in-Fluoropolymers-in-France/</link>
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      <pubDate>jue, 28 jun 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Scientifically tested performances for Jarylec® GA anti-gassing dielectric fluid for transformer oil]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[This year marks Arkema&rsquo;s third participation in CIGRE (Comit&eacute; International des Grands R&eacute;seaux Electriques) held at Palais des Congr&egrave;s, Paris, from August 27 to 31. At this event Arkema will be presenting the findings of a scientific study recently conducted by the Electrical Energy &amp; Power Systems Group of Manchester University which documents the outstanding performances of Jarylec&reg; GA in transformers as a dielectric fluid that absorbs the gas produced by partial discharges.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Scientifically-tested-performances-for-Jarylec-GA-anti-gassing-dielectric-fluid-for-transformer-oil/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 25 jun 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kynar® PVDF resins designed for lithium-ion batteries on display at Advanced Automotive Batteries Conference 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-PVDF-resins-designed-for-lithium-ion-batteries-on-display-at-Advanced-Automotive-Batteries-Conference-2012/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 18 jun 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Launch of « Lacq Cluster Chimie 2030 »: an exemplary redevelopment of the Lacq industrial basin]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Total, SOBEGI (a Total and GDF-SUEZ subsidiary) and Arkema today inaugurated the &laquo; Lacq Cluster Chimie 2030 &raquo; (LCC30) project in the presence of Messrs Lionel Beffre, Pyr&eacute;n&eacute;es Atlantiques Prefect, Alain Rousset, Conseil R&eacute;gional d&rsquo;Aquitaine President, Georges Labaz&eacute;e, Conseil g&eacute;n&eacute;ral des Pyr&eacute;n&eacute;es-Atlantiques President, and David Habib, Mayor of Mourenx and MP, together with around one hundred local elected officials and industry representatives from the Lacq region.  LCC30 represents the culmination of many years of studies conducted by the three partners in order to put forward an exemplary industrial redevelopment of the site and establish the economic activity and employment in the Lacq region over the long term. The three partners will be investing 154 million euros (M&euro;) to transform the Lacq industrial platform into a pole of excellence in fine chemicals and specialty chemicals. This investment has the backing of the State and of local authorities.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Launch-of-Lacq-Cluster-Chimie-2030-an-exemplary-redevelopment-of-the-Lacq-industrial-basin/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 18 jun 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema is participating in INTERSOLAR 2012 tradefair]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is taking part&nbsp;from June 13th to 15th in INTERSOLAR 2012 in Munich. This&nbsp;event is&nbsp;one of the most important international tradefair devoted to solar technologies.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-participating-in-INTERSOLAR-2012-tradefair/</link>
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      <pubDate>mar, 12 jun 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[5% price increase for bleach]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a 5% price increase for its 50-55 (sodium hypochlorite) bleach with effect from July 1st 2012.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/5-price-increase-for-bleach/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/5-price-increase-for-bleach/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 11 jun 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and CECA present their bitumen additives at 2012 Eurasphalt & Eurobitume Congress]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and its subsidiary CECA are taking part in the 5th Eurasphalt &amp; Eurobitume Congress in Istanbul from 13th to 15th June 2012. Arkema will present its functional polyolefin range used as modifiers in bitumen binders, while CECA, European leader in specialty bitumen additives, will exhibit its complete additives portfolio for the road industry.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-CECA-present-their-bitumen-additives-at-2012-Eurasphalt-Eurobitume-Congress/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-CECA-present-their-bitumen-additives-at-2012-Eurasphalt-Eurobitume-Congress/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 11 jun 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Rilsan® Fine Powders exhibits at Aquatech China 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Rilsan-Fine-Powders-exhibits-at-Aquatech-China-2012/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Rilsan-Fine-Powders-exhibits-at-Aquatech-China-2012/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 05 jun 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Annual Shareholders’ Meeting May 23rd 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Annual-Shareholders-Meeting-May-23rd-2012/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Annual-Shareholders-Meeting-May-23rd-2012/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 23 may 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CEA-Leti and Arkema set up a platform dedicated to lithography based on nanostructured polymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The semiconductor industry forecasts a doubling of the performances of electronic components every 18 months. However, the current printing technology - lithography &ndash; has to address the physical constraints of ever-greater miniaturization of silicon chips. CEA-Leti and Arkema, in association with LCPO (Laboratoire de Chimie des Polym&egrave;res Organiques)&nbsp; of Bordeaux, have succeeded in going beyond the boundaries of the infinitely small by showing the unique resolution potential of lithography based on nanostructured polymers. These initial results meet the requirements of the next 4 generations of electronic chips. Building on this success, CEA-Leti and Arkema have created a development platform dedicated to this technology.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CEA-Leti-and-Arkema-set-up-a-platform-dedicated-to-lithography-based-on-nanostructured-polymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CEA-Leti-and-Arkema-set-up-a-platform-dedicated-to-lithography-based-on-nanostructured-polymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 11 may 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[1<sup>st</sup> Quarter 2012 Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/1supst-sup-Quarter-2012-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/1supst-sup-Quarter-2012-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 10 may 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema participates to the American Coatings Show 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The American Coatings Show 2012 held in Indianapolis from May 8th to 10th marks the first opportunity in North America to showcase the breadth and depth of the company&rsquo;s coatings portfolio since Arkema completed the acquisition of coatings products from Cook Composites and Polymers, Cray Valley, and Sartomer in 2011.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-participates-to-the-American-Coatings-Show-2012/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-participates-to-the-American-Coatings-Show-2012/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 04 may 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema showcases at PLAST Milan 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[PLAST, one of the world&rsquo;s leading events for the plastics and rubber industry, is held in Milan every three years. The 2012 edition from May 8th to 12th will enable Arkema to reaffirm its position as a key player of the polymer and plasticiser industry with its ranges of PMMA acrylic glass, functional polyolefins, heat-sealing copolyamides, PVDF, plastic additives and organic peroxides. These various products will be showcased on stand C46 &ndash; Hall 9 through four application hubs: transportation/automotive, energy, lifestyle, and construction.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-showcases-at-PLAST-Milan-2012/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-showcases-at-PLAST-Milan-2012/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 03 may 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Successful launch of Arkema’s € 230 million bonds issue]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Successful-launch-of-Arkemas-230-million-bonds-issue/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Successful-launch-of-Arkemas-230-million-bonds-issue/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 02 may 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bond issue of April 26, 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Bond-issue-of-April-26-2012/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Bond-issue-of-April-26-2012/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 26 abr 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and CEA set up two new joint laboratories dedicated to micro-electronics and organic electronics]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and CEA are to extend their existing collaboration in photovoltaics to the field of micro-electronics and organic electronics by setting up two joint research laboratories. These public-private mixed laboratories will enable the development of new ultra high performance materials and their integration within manufacturing processes in growth areas of the electronics sector in France.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-CEA-set-up-two-new-joint-laboratories-dedicated-to-micro-electronics-and-organic-electronics/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-CEA-set-up-two-new-joint-laboratories-dedicated-to-micro-electronics-and-organic-electronics/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 23 abr 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Successful third share capital increase operation reserved for Arkema employees]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[With 6,150 employees and former employees subscribing for 535,013 shares totalling 29.2 million euros, the third capital increase operation reserved for Arkema employees has set a record in terms of amount invested and number of participants. This operation is a reflection of the employees&rsquo; confidence in the development of their Group. The share of Arkema&rsquo;s capital held by its employees now stands at 5.5%.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Successful-third-share-capital-increase-operation-reserved-for-Arkema-employees/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Successful-third-share-capital-increase-operation-reserved-for-Arkema-employees/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 20 abr 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema unveils at In Cosmetics 2012 innovative cosmetic formulations with Orgasol fin powders]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-unveils-at-In-Cosmetics-2012-innovative-cosmetic-formulations-with-Orgasol-fin-powders/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-unveils-at-In-Cosmetics-2012-innovative-cosmetic-formulations-with-Orgasol-fin-powders/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 17 abr 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at UTECH 2012 tradeshow in Maastricht April 17th to 19th]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[With over 100 exhibitors and 90 technical conferences, UTECH Europe, the international reference tradeshow for the polyurethane industry, offers a unique opportunity to learn about the latest advances in the global polyurethane technology. Arkema will hold two conferences, while its stand will showcase four of its products used in the polyurethane industry: its blowing agents for polyurethane foam, its DMSO solvent, as well as its molecular sieves and alkoxylate additives marketed by CECA, its specialty chemicals subsidiary.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-UTECH-2012-tradeshow-in-Maastricht-April-17th-to-19th/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-UTECH-2012-tradeshow-in-Maastricht-April-17th-to-19th/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 12 abr 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema is showcasing its Orgasol® and Oleris® ranges at the In-Cosmetics 2012 trade fair in Barcelona]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[For a number of years, Arkema is committed to being an exemplary player in terms of product safety, protection of health and the environment, and sustainable development. At the upcoming In-Cosmetics tradeshow Arkema will present ingredients in agreement with its values.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-showcasing-its-Orgasol-and-Oleris-ranges-at-the-In-Cosmetics-2012-trade-fair-in-Barcelona/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-showcasing-its-Orgasol-and-Oleris-ranges-at-the-In-Cosmetics-2012-trade-fair-in-Barcelona/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 11 abr 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Rilsan® Fine Powders participate to the wastewater treatment conference]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[From April 20012 11th to 13th, Arkema Rilsan&reg; Fine Powders will attend the conference about wastewater and sludge treatment in Beijing. A speech will be given by Colin Cheng from Arkema China with the subject &ldquo;The application of Rilsan&reg; Fine Powders coating in the sludge dewatering roller and waster water treatment system: an alternative to stainless steel to decrease expenditures&rdquo;.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Rilsan-Fine-Powders-participate-to-the-wastewater-treatment-conference/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Rilsan-Fine-Powders-participate-to-the-wastewater-treatment-conference/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 10 abr 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema files its 2011 Reference Document]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2011-Reference-Document/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2011-Reference-Document/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 05 abr 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Appointments at Arkema]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-at-Arkema-00002/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-at-Arkema-00002/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 02 abr 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema appoints two distributors in Italy for its Kynar® and Kynar Flex® PVDF]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In order to better serve its customers, Arkema reinforces its distribution network for its Kynar&reg; product range by appointing two complementary distributors for Italy: Resinex Italy and Daire Chemicals.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-appoints-two-distributors-in-Italy-for-its-Kynar-and-Kynar-Flex-PVDF/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-appoints-two-distributors-in-Italy-for-its-Kynar-and-Kynar-Flex-PVDF/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 30 mar 2012 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at Wire 2012 international trade fair]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[All sectors of activity now require increasingly sophisticated cables and pipes. Manufacturers are therefore continually faced with new production demands as well as changing safety and durability standards. The Wire trade fair held in Dusseldorf from March 26th to 30th 2012 will review current and future state-of-the-art technologies, while providing a showcase for Arkema&rsquo;s comprehensive range of specialty resins and organic peroxides specifically designed for electric and electronic cable manufacture.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Wire-2012-international-trade-fair/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Wire-2012-international-trade-fair/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 22 mar 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema receives 2011 Supply Star Award from Technip]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-receives-2011-Supply-Star-Award-from-Technip/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-receives-2011-Supply-Star-Award-from-Technip/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 22 mar 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema launches novel Kynar® PVDF foam masterbatch to optimise its foaming technology]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is proposing enhanced performance solutions to its customers for Kynar&reg; PVDF and Kynar Flex&reg; PVDF resins by offering a foaming technology based on a novel foam concentrate. This foam masterbatch developed by Arkema R&amp;D team has been specifically designed to work with Kynar&reg; resins, allowing optimised foaming technology.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-novel-Kynar-PVDF-foam-masterbatch-to-optimise-its-foaming-technology/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 21 mar 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase on Waterborne Emulsion range]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-on-Waterborne-Emulsion-range/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-on-Waterborne-Emulsion-range/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 21 mar 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[With its Forane&reg; fluorogas range, Arkema will exhibit at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort in Milan, from March 27th to 30th. This trade show is the not-to-be-missed event in the refrigeration and air-conditioning business in Europe.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Mostra-Convegno-Expocomfort/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Mostra-Convegno-Expocomfort/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 20 mar 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Organic Peroxides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase of its Organic Peroxides product range in Europe, Middle-East and Africa.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Organic-Peroxides-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Organic-Peroxides-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 20 mar 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2011 Financial Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2011-Financial-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2011-Financial-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 mar 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Rilsan® fine powders exhibit at IE EXPO 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[International Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse, Recycling and Energy Conservation,&nbsp; IE EXPO 2012 is the largest environmental technology exhibition in China. Arkema&rsquo;s Rilsan&reg; fine powders will attend IE EXPO 2012 from 7 to 9 March 2012 on a joint booth with distributor Wuhan Huipu in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Rilsan-fine-powders-exhibit-at-IE-EXPO-2012/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Rilsan-fine-powders-exhibit-at-IE-EXPO-2012/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 05 mar 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Doug Sharp named President and CEO of Sartomer]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Doug-Sharp-named-President-and-CEO-of-Sartomer/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Doug-Sharp-named-President-and-CEO-of-Sartomer/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 01 mar 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Elevance Renewable Sciences and Arkema partnership to develop and produce renewable polymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc. and Arkema announced today a global partnership for the development and production of renewable specialty polymers.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Elevance-Renewable-Sciences-and-Arkema-partnership-to-develop-and-produce-renewable-polymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Elevance-Renewable-Sciences-and-Arkema-partnership-to-develop-and-produce-renewable-polymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 27 feb 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase in "Arkema Coating Resins" Business Unit]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-in-Arkema-Coating-Resins-Business-Unit/</link>
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      <pubDate>vie, 24 feb 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema sets new standards for PPA- based materials with its new “ultra-flexible” Rilsan® HT grade]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sets-new-standards-for-PPA-based-materials-with-its-new-ultra-flexible-Rilsan-HT-grade/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sets-new-standards-for-PPA-based-materials-with-its-new-ultra-flexible-Rilsan-HT-grade/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 20 feb 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for Arkema's functional polyolefins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase of &euro;100/MT for its entire Functional Polyolefin range effective March 1st 2012: Evatane&reg; (High Content Ethylene - Vinyl Acetate Copolymers), Lotryl&reg; (Ethylene &ndash; Acrylate Copolymers), Lotader&reg; (Ethylene &ndash; Acrylate Terpolymers), and Orevac&reg; (Grafted Polyolefins).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Arkemas-functional-polyolefins/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Arkemas-functional-polyolefins/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 16 feb 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits its product line dedicated to nanomaterials at the Tokyo Nanotech tradeshow from February 15th to 17th 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A global chemical player and acknowledged leader in the development of nanomaterials, Arkema confirms its ongoing commitment to developing nanomaterials with three product groups: the Graphistrength&reg; range of carbon nanotubes, and the Nanostrength&reg; range of acrylic block copolymers, developed from its BlocBuilder&reg; radical polymerization technology. Arkema will be also showcasing two innovations developed from its R&amp;D and know-how in the nanostructuring of materials: the Altuglas ShieldUp&reg; PMMA sheet, particularly resistant to impact, and Apolhya&trade; Solar, a thermoplastic designed for the encapsulation of new generation photovoltaic modules.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-its-product-line-dedicated-to-nanomaterials-at-the-Tokyo-Nanotech-tradeshow-from-February-15th-to-17th-2012/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 06 feb 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Extraordinary meeting of Arkema Central Works Committee on the plan to divest the Vinyl Products activities]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At an extraordinary meeting of the Central Works Council held today at Arkema&rsquo;s Headquarters in Colombes, the Management of Arkema France made a further presentation to the trade unions on the plan to divest the Vinyl Products activities, including its economic and legal arrangements.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Extraordinary-meeting-of-Arkema-Central-Works-Committee-on-the-plan-to-divest-the-Vinyl-Products-activities/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Extraordinary-meeting-of-Arkema-Central-Works-Committee-on-the-plan-to-divest-the-Vinyl-Products-activities/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 02 feb 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema speeds up its development in Asia and in green chemistry with the closing of the acquisition of Hipro Polymers and Casda Biomaterials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has finalized the acquisition of Chinese companies Hipro Polymers, a producer of specialty biosourced polyamides 10.10, and Casda Biomaterials, the world&rsquo;s leading producer of sebacic acid processed from castor oil.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-speeds-up-its-development-in-Asia-and-in-green-chemistry-with-the-closing-of-the-acquisition-of-Hipro-Polymers-and-Casda-Biomaterials/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 01 feb 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Coating Resins introduces Celocor™ opaque polymer for partial replacement of TiO2]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Coating-Resins-introduces-Celocor-opaque-polymer-for-partial-replacement-of-TiO2/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Coating-Resins-introduces-Celocor-opaque-polymer-for-partial-replacement-of-TiO2/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 31 ene 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase on Garbeflex DOP®]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-on-Garbeflex-DOP-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-on-Garbeflex-DOP-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 25 ene 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema files a complaint for patent infringement against the company SKC]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-a-complaint-for-patent-infringement-against-the-company-SKC/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-a-complaint-for-patent-infringement-against-the-company-SKC/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 24 ene 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema restructures its Functional Polyolefin range]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-restructures-its-Functional-Polyolefin-range/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-restructures-its-Functional-Polyolefin-range/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 17 ene 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Award – INP Pagora Engineering School]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[For the seventh consecutive year, Arkema has rewarded the author of the best graduation project in the field of paper fibers, bioresource valorization, and improvement of environmental balance of paper processes, among 3rd year student engineers from the International School of Paper, Print Media and Biomaterials (Grenoble INP-Pagora engineering school). Arkema&rsquo;s participation in this event, as a major supplier of bleaching products to the paper industry, underlines its commitment to the paper industry and its ongoing backing for research.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Award-INP-Pagora-Engineering-School/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Award-INP-Pagora-Engineering-School/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 13 ene 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Arkema's oxygenated solvents]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces an average price increase of 70 &euro;/mt on its oxygenated solvents portfolio effective on February 1st 2012.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-oxygenated-solvents-00002/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-oxygenated-solvents-00002/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 11 ene 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Distribution agreement between Arkema and Certis for Paladin® soil fumigant]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and Certis have entered into an exclusive joint development and distribution agreement in Europe for Paladin&reg;, a new and innovative pre-plant fumigant for modern and sustainable soil pest control.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Distribution-agreement-between-Arkema-and-Certis-for-Paladin-soil-fumigant/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Distribution-agreement-between-Arkema-and-Certis-for-Paladin-soil-fumigant/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 05 ene 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Arkema's Evatane® EVA copolymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Evatane-EVA-copolymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Evatane-EVA-copolymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 04 ene 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema completes its acquisition of a full range of specialty chemicals from SEPPIC]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Announced on November 8th 2011, this project to acquire the specialty alcoxylate business of SEPPIC* was finalized on December 31st 2011 as planned. This specialty chemicals range will enable Arkema to extend its surfactant range and bolster its positions in industrial niche markets with high growth potential.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-completes-its-acquisition-of-a-full-range-of-specialty-chemicals-from-SEPPIC-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-completes-its-acquisition-of-a-full-range-of-specialty-chemicals-from-SEPPIC-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 04 ene 2012 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New visual identity for Kynar® resins, Arkema’s range of fluorinated polymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-visual-identity-for-Kynar-resins-Arkemas-range-of-fluorinated-polymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-visual-identity-for-Kynar-resins-Arkemas-range-of-fluorinated-polymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 21 dic 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase on Garbeflex DOP®]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-on-Garbeflex-DOP/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-on-Garbeflex-DOP/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 21 dic 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Opening by the European commission of proceedings concerning anti competitive arrangements and abuse of a dominant position]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Opening by the European commission of proceedings concerning anti competitive arrangements and abuse of a dominant position as regards the commercialisation of a new fluorine refrigerant (1234yf) for car air conditioning]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Opening-by-the-European-commission-of-proceedings-concerning-anti-competitive-arrangements-and-abuse-of-a-dominant-position/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Opening-by-the-European-commission-of-proceedings-concerning-anti-competitive-arrangements-and-abuse-of-a-dominant-position/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 16 dic 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema launches new versions of its Rilsan®, Rilsamid® and Orgalloy® technical polymers dedicated websites]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A world leader in specialty polyamides, Arkema has brought on line   www.rilsan.com  ,   www.rilsamid.com   and   www.orgalloy.com  , three comprehensive information platforms on its long-chain polyamide product offering. Reflecting Arkema&rsquo;s strong brand recognition and application know-how in its end-markets, all three sites present the specific technical features and the various grades available in each of the three product lines.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-new-versions-of-its-Rilsan-Rilsamid-and-Orgalloy-technical-polymers-dedicated-websites/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-new-versions-of-its-Rilsan-Rilsamid-and-Orgalloy-technical-polymers-dedicated-websites/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 09 dic 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Extension of « Amazing Chemistry ! » exhibition at Palais de la découverte into 2012]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has been celebrating the International year of Chemistry (IYC) throughout the year with a series of events and meetings on its industrial sites as part of its Common Ground&reg; initiative, and through its &laquo; Amazing Chemistry ! &raquo; teaching laboratory at the Palais de la d&eacute;couverte in Paris. Launched in February, this original operation has drawn around 10,000 visitors into discovering Arkema&rsquo;s innovations.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Extension-of-Amazing-Chemistry-exhibition-at-Palais-de-la-decouverte-into-2012/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Extension-of-Amazing-Chemistry-exhibition-at-Palais-de-la-decouverte-into-2012/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 06 dic 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema showcases its Fine Powders for Laser Sintering at EuroMold tradeshow]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A world leader in high performance polyamides, Arkema now offers a comprehensive range of fine powders for the Laser Sintering (LS) technology, in particular with the launch of Rilsan&reg; Invent Natural. Arkema will showcase its LS range at the 18th edition of EuroMold, the world-leading tradefair for Moldmaking and Tooling, Design and Product Development, held in Frankfurt from November 29th to December 2nd.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-showcases-its-Fine-Powders-for-Laser-Sintering-at-EuroMold-tradeshow/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-showcases-its-Fine-Powders-for-Laser-Sintering-at-EuroMold-tradeshow/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 29 nov 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Chinacoat 2011]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Chinacoat-2011/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Chinacoat-2011/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 24 nov 2011 16:57:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema refocuses on Specialty Chemicals and announces a plan to divest its Vinyl Products activities]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Divestment of Vinyl Products business segment to the Klesch Group, specializing in the development of commodity-related industrial activities   Creation of an independent and integrated leader in the European PVC industry, to be headquartered in Lyon.   Establishment of a dedicated management team from Arkema, as well as a strong financial structure at the service of an ambitious industrial project.   Transfer with no restructuring of the industrial plants: the employees concerned by this project retain the specific terms of their employment contracts.   Arkema refocuses on its specialty activities: Industrial Chemicals and Performance Products segments.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-refocuses-on-Specialty-Chemicals-and-announces-a-plan-to-divest-its-Vinyl-Products-activities/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-refocuses-on-Specialty-Chemicals-and-announces-a-plan-to-divest-its-Vinyl-Products-activities/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 23 nov 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema continues to expand in specialty polyamides with the acquisition of Chinese companies Hipro Polymers and Casda Biomaterials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a project to acquire Chinese companies Hipro Polymers, a fast-expanding producer of biosourced polyamide 10.10, and Casda Biomaterials, world leader in sebacic acid, derived from castor oil and used in particular to manufacture this polyamide 10.10.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-continues-to-expand-in-specialty-polyamides-with-the-acquisition-of-Chinese-companies-Hipro-Polymers-and-Casda-Biomaterials/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-continues-to-expand-in-specialty-polyamides-with-the-acquisition-of-Chinese-companies-Hipro-Polymers-and-Casda-Biomaterials/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 21 nov 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema, as a new major global coating materials player participates to Chinacoat 2011]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is taking part in Chinacoat 2011 in Shanghai from November 23rd to 25th where it will showcase its new global offering for the paint and coatings market, together with its development ambitions in Asia. Arkema&rsquo;s presence at this tradeshow, the largest coating tradeshow in Asia, illustrates two of the Group&rsquo;s major strategic commitments: to become a specialty chemicals leader, in particular in products and solutions for the coatings markets, and to speed up its development in Asia.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-as-a-new-major-global-coating-materials-player-participates-to-Chinacoat-2011/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-as-a-new-major-global-coating-materials-player-participates-to-Chinacoat-2011/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 16 nov 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema/INP-Pagora 2011 Award]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[For the seventh consecutive year, Arkema is to reward the author of the best graduation project among 3rd year student engineers from the International School of Paper, Print Media and Biomaterials (Ecole Grenoble INP-Pagora)&nbsp; with the presentation of the Arkema Award. This project is n the field of paper fibers, bioresource valorization, and improvement of environmental balance of paper processes.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-INP-Pagora-2011-Award/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-INP-Pagora-2011-Award/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 16 nov 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[“Reflective” roofs at Interfora Ifaip for natural air-conditioning thanks to an innovative and durable coating: Kynar Aquatec®]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of the renovation of existing buildings and the construction of new ones, Interfora, a well-known French training organization in the chemical sector, opted for a white coating made from Kynar Aquatec&reg; resins for its roofs. As a result, 900 m2 of roof surface now benefit from this highly durable protective coating capable of reflecting sunrays, helping eliminate air-conditioning costs and therefore reduce the energy consumption of buildings.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Reflective-roofs-at-Interfora-Ifaip-for-natural-air-conditioning-thanks-to-an-innovative-and-durable-coating-Kynar-Aquatec/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Reflective-roofs-at-Interfora-Ifaip-for-natural-air-conditioning-thanks-to-an-innovative-and-durable-coating-Kynar-Aquatec/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 10 nov 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema confirms its project to reorganize its Jarrie site]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema today presented to the Central Works Council a project for the new organization of the chlorochemicals and hydrogen peroxide activities at its Jarrie site. The project, which aims to minimize significantly the local community&rsquo;s exposure to risk as part of the Technological Risk Prevention Plan (&ldquo;PPRT&rdquo;), entails the conversion of mercury electrolysis in particular. It will also help consolidate the site&rsquo;s hydrogen peroxide manufacturing activity while improving the competitiveness of the chlorochemicals operations.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-confirms-its-project-to-reorganize-its-Jarrie-site/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-confirms-its-project-to-reorganize-its-Jarrie-site/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 10 nov 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[3rd Quarter 2011 Financial Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/3rd-Quarter-2011-Financial-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/3rd-Quarter-2011-Financial-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 09 nov 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a project to acquire a complete range of specialty chemicals from SEPPIC]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has announced a project to acquire the industrial applications specialty alcoxylate* business of SEPPIC**. This new product range would allow Arkema to extend its surfactant range and bolster its positions in industrial niche markets with high growth potential.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-project-to-acquire-a-complete-range-of-specialty-chemicals-from-SEPPIC-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-project-to-acquire-a-complete-range-of-specialty-chemicals-from-SEPPIC-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 08 nov 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coatex awarded at "Green Industrial Coating Asia" exhibition]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On October 18th, in Shanghai, Coatex received &ldquo;The Best Coating Raw Materials Environmental Friendly Award&rdquo; at the Green Industrial Coating Asia (GICA) 2011. This year, more than 250 international Coatings manufactures and Coatings raw materials suppliers did gather at this summit.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-awarded-at-Green-Industrial-Coating-Asia-exhibition/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-awarded-at-Green-Industrial-Coating-Asia-exhibition/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 31 oct 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Rilsan® powders are attending Aquatech exhibition in Amsterdam with Viking Johnson]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[From 1st to 4th of November, Rilsan&reg; fine powders are exhibiting jointly with Viking Johnson (stand 317, Hall 1) at Aquatech, the world's leading trade exhibition on process, drinking and waste water technology.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Rilsan-powders-are-attending-Aquatech-exhibition-in-Amsterdam-with-Viking-Johnson/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Rilsan-powders-are-attending-Aquatech-exhibition-in-Amsterdam-with-Viking-Johnson/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 27 oct 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at the CPhI 2011 trade fair at Frankfurt]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema showcases its whole range of pharmaceutical intermediates at the CPhI trade show in Frankfurt from October 25 to 27 2011, Booth 31 B62: &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-CPhI-2011-trade-fair-at-Frankfurt/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-CPhI-2011-trade-fair-at-Frankfurt/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 24 oct 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema strengthens its Rilsan® pipe coating solution with new working partnership with RMB Products, Inc.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema Inc.&rsquo;s Technical Polymers business has strengthened its Rilsan&reg; fine powder solution for water treatment and water desalination applications through a new working partnership with RMB Products, Inc., which specializes in large-scale coating of steel piping in the fabrication and plastic lining/coating of large metal structures.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-strengthens-its-Rilsan-pipe-coating-solution-with-new-working-partnership-with-RMB-Products-Inc.-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-strengthens-its-Rilsan-pipe-coating-solution-with-new-working-partnership-with-RMB-Products-Inc.-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 19 oct 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Press trip to China on October 11th and 12th]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At a press trip to China on October 11th and 12th, Thierry Le H&eacute;naff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Arkema, will inaugurate two new units on the Group&rsquo;s Changshu site near Shanghai, for the production of fluorinated polymers (PVDF Kynar&reg;) and rheology additives (Coatex).    At the same time, he also announced the creation of a Research and Development Center on the same site.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Press-trip-to-China-on-October-11th-and-12th/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Press-trip-to-China-on-October-11th-and-12th/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 11 oct 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema innovates in its Impact Modifier range for Polyamide 6 and 66 in low temperature applications]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lotader&reg; impact modifier range enhanced with 2200 grade for PA66    New impact modifier Orevac&reg; IM300 developed for PA6   Both these new impact modifiers impart flexibility and impact resistance to PA6 and PA66 at even lower temperatures, while maintaining high fluidity for good productivity.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-innovates-in-its-Impact-Modifier-range-for-Polyamide-6-and-66-in-low-temperature-applications/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-innovates-in-its-Impact-Modifier-range-for-Polyamide-6-and-66-in-low-temperature-applications/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 10 oct 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas International's innovative new Altuglas® ShieldUp acrylic sheet.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-Internationals-innovative-new-Altuglas-ShieldUp-acrylic-sheet./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-Internationals-innovative-new-Altuglas-ShieldUp-acrylic-sheet./</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 07 oct 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema participates at the first edition Cold Chain Forum]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will participate to the Cold Chain Forum which is the first conference ever organized in France to gather during 2 days all the cold chain stakeholders. This event will take place in Paris, at the Grande Halle de la Villette, on 19-20 October 2011. Arkema will held from 10 to 11 am on October 19th a workshop on the following topic : &quot;Forane&reg; 427A : the most advanced solution for the retrofit of existing R-22 installations&quot;.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-participates-at-the-first-edition-Cold-Chain-Forum/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-participates-at-the-first-edition-Cold-Chain-Forum/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 06 oct 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Arkema's Kynar® PVDF]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will implement a price increase&nbsp; for its Kynar&reg; fluoropolymers products, effective on November 1st 2011 or as soon as practicable under the contracts .&nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Kynar-PVDF/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Kynar-PVDF/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 04 oct 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to host Kaplan Energy, an energy storage start-up, at its Rhône-Alpes Research Center]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Already deeply committed to innovation and the economic vitality of the Lyon region, in particular via the Axelera Competitiveness Cluster, the recently launched Institute of Excellence INDEED, and many local partnerships, Arkema is showing its support for the industrial fabric of the &ldquo;Chemical Valley&rdquo; by hosting the start-up company Kaplan Energy SAS on its Pierre-B&eacute;nite site. This fledgling company specializes in the development and marketing of thermal energy storage solutions in Phase Change Materials (PCM).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-host-Kaplan-Energy-an-energy-storage-start-up-at-its-Rhone-Alpes-Research-Center/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-host-Kaplan-Energy-an-energy-storage-start-up-at-its-Rhone-Alpes-Research-Center/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 sep 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema polymers boost photovoltaic panel efficiency]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The lifetime of a solar panel spans 20 to 30 years. Therefore the panel&rsquo;s components have to deliver long-lasting top performance. A challenge taken up successfully by Arkema thanks to two of its polymers - Kynar&reg; PVDF and Evatane&reg; EVA -, and specific organic peroxide grades - Luperox&reg; Solar. Arkema also recently developed Apolhya&reg; Solar, a nanostructured thermoplastic for new-generation &laquo; thin layer &raquo; panels. Arkema will be showcasing these products for solar panel manufacturers at the 26th &laquo; Photovoltaic Solar Energy &raquo; tradeshow held in Hamburg from September 5th to 9th (Hall B1G / Stand A 18).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-polymers-boost-photovoltaic-panel-efficiency/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-polymers-boost-photovoltaic-panel-efficiency/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 02 sep 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Synaqua® 4804 alkyd emulsion awarded Ringier Technology Innovation prize in "paint resin" category]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cray Valley Resins, an activity that is now part of Arkema Coating Resins, was awarded the Ringier Technology Innovation prize for its Synaqua&reg; 4804 alkyd emulsion in China in June. This waterborne paint binder is an innovative alkyd emulsion that helps produce top quality gloss paint with application characteristics very close to those of solvent paint.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Synaqua-4804-alkyd-emulsion-awarded-Ringier-Technology-Innovation-prize-in-paint-resin-category/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Synaqua-4804-alkyd-emulsion-awarded-Ringier-Technology-Innovation-prize-in-paint-resin-category/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 31 ago 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and CJ Cheil-Jedang select Malaysia for their Bio-Methionine and Thiochemicals plants]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[After a long and thorough study on the best place to build their plants, CJ Cheil-Jedang and Arkema have selected the site of Kerteh, in the state of Terengganu in Malaysia.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-CJ-Cheil-Jedang-select-Malaysia-for-their-Bio-Methionine-and-Thiochemicals-plants/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-CJ-Cheil-Jedang-select-Malaysia-for-their-Bio-Methionine-and-Thiochemicals-plants/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 12 ago 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[1st Half year 2011 Financial Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/1st-Half-year-2011-Financial-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/1st-Half-year-2011-Financial-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 02 ago 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema appointments]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Following the acquisition of Total&rsquo;s Coating Resins and Photocure Resins:    Richard Jenkins has been appointed Global Group President of the Arkema Coating Resins business unit (Emulsion Systems activities and ex Cray Valley and Cook Composites &amp; Polymers activities).     &nbsp;Marcel De Wolf has been appointed Global Group President of the Photocure Resins business unit (Sartomer)]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-appointments/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-appointments/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 28 jul 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema awarded 2011 Potier prize for Hydrogen Peroxide, a clean and ecological solution for effluent treatment]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Created by Union des Industries Chimiques (UIC &ndash; French Chemical Industries Association) and F&eacute;d&eacute;ration Fran&ccedil;aise des sciences pour la Chimie (FFC &ndash; French Federation for Chemical Sciences) under the aegis of the French Ministry for Industry, the Pierre Potier prize rewards companies that bring out innovations in the field of sustainable development. This year, Arkema has won the 2011 prize with an innovative process that uses hydrogen peroxide to eliminate sulfur residues from industrial effluents. The ultimate clean reagent, with water and oxygen as its only by-products, hydrogen peroxide has the advantage of generating neither sewage sludge nor toxic by-products.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-awarded-2011-Potier-prize-for-Hydrogen-Peroxide-a-clean-and-ecological-solution-for-effluent-treatment/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-awarded-2011-Potier-prize-for-Hydrogen-Peroxide-a-clean-and-ecological-solution-for-effluent-treatment/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 07 jul 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema appointments on July 1st]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<ul>
<li>Rich Rowe, currently Managing Director of the Functional Additives business unit, has been appointed Managing Director of the Fluorochemicals business unit</li>
<li>Christophe Villain, currently Managing Director of the Specialty Chemicals business unit (CECA), has been appointed Managing Director of the PMMA business unit (Altuglas International)</li>
<li>Manny Katz, currenty Arkema Inc. Vice President Goods &amp; Services Purchasing and Supply Chain, has been appointed Managing Director of the Functional Additives business unit</li>
<li>Marc-Antoine Mallet has been appointed Managing Director of the Specialty Chemicals business unit (CECA)</li>
<li>Michelle Williams has been appointed Managing Director of the Hydrogen Peroxide business unit.</li>
</ul>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-appointments-on-July-1st/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-appointments-on-July-1st/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 06 jul 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema completes the acquisition of Total’s Coatings Resins and Photocure Resins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Announced last December, Arkema&rsquo;s acquisition from Total of coatings resins from both Cray Valley and Cook Composites and Polymers, and the photocure resins of Sartomer has been approved by the antitrust authorities in all countries concerned and is now final. Arkema is pleased to welcome these new businesses, which complement its offering to the coatings market and strengthen the downstream integration of its acrylics business. Representing sales of &euro;850 million, these new activities enable Arkema to become one of the world&rsquo;s leaders in the materials market for coatings and paints.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-completes-the-acquisition-of-Totals-Coatings-Resins-and-Photocure-Resins/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-completes-the-acquisition-of-Totals-Coatings-Resins-and-Photocure-Resins/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 01 jul 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rilsan® Fine Powders Polyamide 11, a coating solution in the desalination industry]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema Rilsan&reg; Fine Powders&nbsp; attended China Desalination Conference from June 20th to June 23rd in Qingdao China. A speech has been given by Colin Cheng from Arkema China&nbsp;on &nbsp;the subject &quot;Rilsan&reg; Fine Powders Polyamide 11 coating: an alternative to stainless steel to reduce the cost (CAPEX and OPEX) in the desalination industry&quot;.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-Fine-Powders-Polyamide-11-a-coating-solution-in-the-desalination-industry/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-Fine-Powders-Polyamide-11-a-coating-solution-in-the-desalination-industry/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 28 jun 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at JICABLE 2011, the leading international forum for power insulated cables]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[JICABLE is the major international conference about Insulated power cables, held every four years since 1984.It will be held on June 20th - 23th in Versailles Congress Center in France.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-JICABLE-2011-the-leading-international-forum-for-power-insulated-cables/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-JICABLE-2011-the-leading-international-forum-for-power-insulated-cables/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 20 jun 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and Canada Fluorspar sign a memorandum of understanding to develop together a fluorspar mine in Canada]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and Canada Fluorspar Inc. (CFI) today have signed a memorandum of understanding that will enable both groups to develop a fluorspar mine in St. Lawrence (Newfoundland, Canada). The investment of some C$ 100 million will provide Arkema with long-term competitive access to strategic feedstock for its fluorochemicals operations in North America.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Canada-Fluorspar-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding-to-develop-together-a-fluorspar-mine-in-Canada/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Canada-Fluorspar-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding-to-develop-together-a-fluorspar-mine-in-Canada/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 15 jun 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema consolidates its PEKK Industrial activities and sells its PEKK Medical business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[After acquiring in 2009 Oxford Performance Materials, an American company specializing in PEKK (polyether ketone ketone), Arkema has decided to concentrate its development efforts on the PEKK industrial business and to sell its PEKK medical business.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-consolidates-its-PEKK-Industrial-activities-and-sells-its-PEKK-Medical-business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-consolidates-its-PEKK-Industrial-activities-and-sells-its-PEKK-Medical-business/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 06 jun 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at AABC in Mainz from 6th to 10th of June 2011]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema participates in the Advanced Automotive Batteries Conference that takes place in Mainz, Germany from 6th to 10th of June 2011.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-AABC-in-Mainz-from-6th-to-10th-of-June-2011/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-AABC-in-Mainz-from-6th-to-10th-of-June-2011/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 06 jun 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sumitomo Seika expands the production capacity of its superabsorbents on Arkema Carling site]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Sumitomo-Seika-expands-the-production-capacity-of-its-superabsorbents-on-Arkema-Carling-site/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Sumitomo-Seika-expands-the-production-capacity-of-its-superabsorbents-on-Arkema-Carling-site/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 01 jun 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at TECHTEXTIL in Frankfurt from 24th to 26th of May 2011]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema presents a new grade of Rilsan&reg; PA11 - its 100% bio-sourced technical polymer - designed for the fiber market. This new Rilsan&reg; PA11 grade is intended to produce bio-based&nbsp; fibers that combine a unique set of performances: light weight, soft touch, and resistance to bacteria, wear and abrasion. &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-TECHTEXTIL-in-Frankfurt-from-24th-to-26th-of-May-2011/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-TECHTEXTIL-in-Frankfurt-from-24th-to-26th-of-May-2011/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 24 may 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Annual General Meeting]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Annual-General-Meeting-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Annual-General-Meeting-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 24 may 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases the price of Azo Initiator AZDN (AIBN)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase of its AZDN grades in Europe and North America applicable from June 1st, 2011 or as contracts allow.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-Azo-Initiator-AZDN-AIBN-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-Azo-Initiator-AZDN-AIBN-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 16 may 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[10% price increase for bleach]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/10-price-increase-for-bleach/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/10-price-increase-for-bleach/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 10 may 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Raises Prices for High Performance Polyamides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective June 1st, 2011, or as existing contracts permit, Arkema is increasing by 8 to 15% the prices of its Rilsan&reg; PA11, Rilsamid&trade; PA12 and Pebax&reg; high performance polyamides. The amount of the increase will vary across grades and product lines and across regions. &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Raises-Prices-for-High-Performance-Polyamides-00004/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Raises-Prices-for-High-Performance-Polyamides-00004/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 09 may 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[1st Quarter 2011 Financial Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/1st-Quarter-2011-Financial-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/1st-Quarter-2011-Financial-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 05 may 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Information relating to the Combined Annual General Meeting of May 24th, 2011]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Information-relating-to-the-Combined-Annual-General-Meeting-of-May-24th-2011/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Information-relating-to-the-Combined-Annual-General-Meeting-of-May-24th-2011/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 22 abr 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema successfully starts up Kynar® fluorinated polymer production plant in China in a strong growth market]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has just brought on stream successfully and on schedule its new Kynar&reg; PVDF production fluorinated polymer plant at its Changshu site in China. With this additional capacity, Arkema now boasts significant VF2 and PVDF production resources on three continents - Europe, North America and Asia -, and so can provide superior service to its customers in each region.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-successfully-starts-up-Kynar-fluorinated-polymer-production-plant-in-China-in-a-strong-growth-market/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-successfully-starts-up-Kynar-fluorinated-polymer-production-plant-in-China-in-a-strong-growth-market/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 13 abr 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CJ CheilJedang and Arkema announce a project to build the world’s first bio-methionine plant and a thiochemicals platform in Asia]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[CJ CheilJedang (CJ Group) and Arkema have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding to build a bio-methionine and thiochemicals platform in South East Asia (Malaysia or Thailand). This project entails the construction of the world&rsquo;s first world-scale methyl mercaptan integrated bio-methionine plant, which will enable CJ to respond to strong demand for methionine, a sulfur amino acid widely used for animal feed in Asia, and Arkema to better serve its Asian customers from a new industrial platform. The project represents overall investments of $400m split equally between both partners.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CJ-CheilJedang-and-Arkema-announce-a-project-to-build-the-worlds-first-bio-methionine-plant-and-a-thiochemicals-platform-in-Asia/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CJ-CheilJedang-and-Arkema-announce-a-project-to-build-the-worlds-first-bio-methionine-plant-and-a-thiochemicals-platform-in-Asia/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 11 abr 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Green light from European Commission for roll-out of Jarrie PPRT: new phase for Arkema site’s industrial project]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The European Competition authorities recently approved an overall aid package by the French State for PPRT financing. Accordingly, the State may now subsidize part of the PPRT at the Jarrie (Is&egrave;re - France) chemical platform.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Green-light-from-European-Commission-for-roll-out-of-Jarrie-PPRT-new-phase-for-Arkema-sites-industrial-project/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Green-light-from-European-Commission-for-roll-out-of-Jarrie-PPRT-new-phase-for-Arkema-sites-industrial-project/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 07 abr 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alphacan announces a plan to divest its pipe business in France]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Alphacan, a subsidiary of the Arkema Group, announces a plan to divest its pipes business in France to Pipelife France, a subsidiary of the Pipelife Group.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Alphacan-announces-a-plan-to-divest-its-pipe-business-in-France/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Alphacan-announces-a-plan-to-divest-its-pipe-business-in-France/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 01 abr 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema files its 2010 reference document]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2010-reference-document/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2010-reference-document/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 31 mar 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at ECS 2011]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-ECS-2011/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-ECS-2011/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 30 mar 2011 16:12:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: a major supplier in the paint and coating industry in 2011]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema plans to assume ownership of Total&rsquo;s coatings resins and photocure resins activity&nbsp;(*) mid-2011. On completion of the acquisition, Arkema will have a unique and comprehensive portfolio of coatings materials and technologies.&nbsp; The current acquisition is the latest in a series of acquisitions over four years that will make Arkema a leading supplier serving paint and coating producers around the world. Arkema will present this new positioning through its comprehensive offering focused on innovation and sustainability to the main market players at the European Coatings Show held in Nuremberg from March 29 to 31 2011.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-a-major-supplier-in-the-paint-and-coating-industry-in-2011/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-a-major-supplier-in-the-paint-and-coating-industry-in-2011/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 30 mar 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at the JEC Composites 2011 tradeshow in Paris]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is taking part in the JEC Composites tradeshow in Paris, Porte de Versailles, from March 29 to 31 2011 (Hall 1/Stand R57) where it will showcase its offering for nanomaterials and its extensive organic peroxide range in particular.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-JEC-Composites-2011-tradeshow-in-Paris/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-JEC-Composites-2011-tradeshow-in-Paris/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 28 mar 2011 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema is showcasing its Orgasol® and Oleris® product ranges at the In-Cosmetics 2011 trade fair]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-showcasing-its-Orgasol-and-Oleris-product-ranges-at-the-In-Cosmetics-2011-trade-fair/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-showcasing-its-Orgasol-and-Oleris-product-ranges-at-the-In-Cosmetics-2011-trade-fair/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 21 mar 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[First annual meeting of EuroBioRef project in Arkema premises]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[EuroBioRef project, whose Arkema is a founder member, organized its first annual meeting in Colombes, France, in the premises of Arkema&rsquo;s head office, on March, 17th 201. On this occasion, a press conference was organised, in which specialists of all aspects of biorefineries presented the biorefinery concept and answered all questions from the audience. &nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/First-annual-meeting-of-EuroBioRef-project-in-Arkema-premises/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/First-annual-meeting-of-EuroBioRef-project-in-Arkema-premises/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 18 mar 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Arkema's Oxygenated Solvents]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In order to cope with the high continuous rise in acetone cost since January, Arkema increases the price of its Oxygenated Solvents range by 200 &euro;/T, in addition to the price announcement in December.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Oxygenated-Solvents-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Oxygenated-Solvents-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 11 mar 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Ethylene copolymers Evatane® and Lotryl®]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase of 180&euro;/ton starting the 1st of April 2011 for its full range of Ethylene copolymers Evatane&reg; (EVA high content Copolymer) and Lotryl&reg; (EMA and EBA Copolymers).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Ethylene-copolymers-Evatane-and-Lotryl/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Ethylene-copolymers-Evatane-and-Lotryl/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 11 mar 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increases on Arkema plastics additives range]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increases-on-Arkema-plastics-additives-range/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increases-on-Arkema-plastics-additives-range/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 10 mar 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increases on Arkema’s Luperox® organic peroxides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will implement, on April 1st, 2011, or as contracts allow, a price increase in Europe, Middle East and Africa on all ranges of organic peroxides used in all polymer initiators, crosslinking and thermoset markets.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increases-on-Arkemas-Luperox-organic-peroxides/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increases-on-Arkemas-Luperox-organic-peroxides/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 10 mar 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Arkema's Kynar® fluoropolymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Kynar-fluoropolymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-Kynar-fluoropolymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 09 mar 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2010 Annual Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2010-Annual-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2010-Annual-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 02 mar 2011 15:29:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2010 Financial Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2010-Financial-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2010-Financial-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 02 mar 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coatex inaugurates its new Application Laboratory and Technical Service Center in China]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Coatex, a subsidiary of Arkema group, is celebrating the inauguration of its new Asia Pacific Application Laboratory &amp; Technical Center in Changshu, China. With this facility, Coatex strengthens its presence in the region. This Technical center will be dedicated to support Coatex Asia Pacific Customers on the Coatings, Paper, Construction and Mineral Processing Markets. The team will work closely with Coatex Research &amp; Development centers in Europe and in the USA.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-inaugurates-its-new-Application-Laboratory-and-Technical-Service-Center-in-China/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-inaugurates-its-new-Application-Laboratory-and-Technical-Service-Center-in-China/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 21 feb 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Luc BENOIT-CATTIN will be joining the ARKEMA Group on March 1st 2011]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective March 1st 2011, Luc BENOIT-CATTIN will be joining the ARKEMA Group, and on July 1st 2011 will be appointed Executive Vice President Industry and a member of the Executive Committee.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Luc-BENOIT-CATTIN-will-be-joining-the-ARKEMA-Group-on-March-1st-2011/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Luc-BENOIT-CATTIN-will-be-joining-the-ARKEMA-Group-on-March-1st-2011/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 14 feb 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Denis Tual appointed Vice President Goods and Services Purchasing at Arkema]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Denis-Tual-appointed-Vice-President-Goods-and-Services-Purchasing-at-Arkema/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Denis-Tual-appointed-Vice-President-Goods-and-Services-Purchasing-at-Arkema/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 09 feb 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and INES set up the first joint research laboratory dedicated to polymers for photovoltaics]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and CEA teams from INES (Institut National de l'Energie Solaire) have joined forces to create in France the first private/public mixed research laboratory dedicated to the development of polymer materials for the various photovoltaic module technologies.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-INES-set-up-the-first-joint-research-laboratory-dedicated-to-polymers-for-photovoltaics/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-INES-set-up-the-first-joint-research-laboratory-dedicated-to-polymers-for-photovoltaics/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 27 ene 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema celebrates 2011 as « International Year of Chemistry »]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-celebrates-2011-as-International-Year-of-Chemistry-/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-celebrates-2011-as-International-Year-of-Chemistry-/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 19 ene 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces major increase in fluorinated polymer (Kynar®) capacity at its Changshu plant in China.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-major-increase-in-fluorinated-polymer-Kynar-capacity-at-its-Changshu-plant-in-China./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-major-increase-in-fluorinated-polymer-Kynar-capacity-at-its-Changshu-plant-in-China./</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 06 ene 2011 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema 2010 Award – INP Pagora Engineering School]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[For the sixth consecutive year, Arkema has rewarded the author of the best graduation project in the field of paper fibers, bioresource valorization, and improvement of environmental balance of paper processes, among 3rd year student engineers from the International School of Paper, Print Media and Biomaterials (Grenoble INP-Pagora engineering school).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2010-Award-INP-Pagora-Engineering-School/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2010-Award-INP-Pagora-Engineering-School/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 22 dic 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Arkema's oxygenated solvents]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase of minimum 50 &euro;/mt on its oxygenated solvents portfolio on January 1st 2011.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-oxygenated-solvents/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Arkemas-oxygenated-solvents/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 22 dic 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases grafted Orevac® prices]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a &euro; 150/ton increase for its grafted Orevac&reg; functional polyolefins effective January 1st 2010 .]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-grafted-Orevac-prices/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-grafted-Orevac-prices/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 14 dic 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Planned acquisition by Arkema of Total’s Photocure and Coatings Resins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Create a global leader in the Coatings materials market   &nbsp;Reinforce downstream acrylics activities in specialty polymers   &nbsp;Around &euro;850M sales   &nbsp;Implement major development synergies    &nbsp;New growth drivers in Asia     Arkema announces a project to acquire the Coatings Resins (Cray Valley and Cook Composite Polymers) and Photocure Resins* (Sartomer) businesses of Total&rsquo;s Specialty Chemicals activities for a &euro;550M enterprise value. Fully in line with its strategy to bolster its specialty product activities, this project would establish Arkema as a leader in the global coatings resins market. It would further increase the downstream integration of its acrylics chain, while offering major potential for growth and synergies.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Planned-acquisition-by-Arkema-of-Totals-Photocure-and-Coatings-Resins/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Planned-acquisition-by-Arkema-of-Totals-Photocure-and-Coatings-Resins/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 07 dic 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases the price of Azo Initiator AZDN (AIBN)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase of its AZDN grades in Europe and North America, with an immediate effect or as contracts allow.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-Azo-Initiator-AZDN-AIBN/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-Azo-Initiator-AZDN-AIBN/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 06 dic 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema is attending, with Chempart Polymers, the Arabplast 2011 fair]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will be co-exhibiting with Chempart Polymers on stand 7C160 at the 10th edition of Arabplast from 8th&nbsp; to 11th of January at the &ldquo;Dubai International Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre&rdquo;.&nbsp; Arkema will exhibit its Functional Polyolefins and its large range of PVC.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-attending-with-Chempart-Polymers-the-Arabplast-2011-fair/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-attending-with-Chempart-Polymers-the-Arabplast-2011-fair/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 30 nov 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema successfully finalizes its first REACH Registration phase]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[November 30th 2010 marks the completion of the initial phase in the REACH registration process. Arkema, through its highly dedicated teams, has registered 140 substances on time with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-successfully-finalizes-its-first-REACH-Registration-phase/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-successfully-finalizes-its-first-REACH-Registration-phase/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 26 nov 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces an ambitious 5-year growth plan]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[During its Investor Day that takes place today in Paris, Arkema announces its 2015 targets and emphasizes its growth strategy for the next five years. At the end of this new development phase, in 2015, Arkema has the ambition to generate above 1 billion euros EBITDA, corresponding to 14% (1) EBITDA margin.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-an-ambitious-5-year-growth-plan/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-an-ambitious-5-year-growth-plan/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 23 nov 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of hydrogen peroxide and sodium chlorate in Europe and overseas markets]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-hydrogen-peroxide-and-sodium-chlorate-in-Europe-and-overseas-markets/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-hydrogen-peroxide-and-sodium-chlorate-in-Europe-and-overseas-markets/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 22 nov 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema trebles its polyamide production capacities in China]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[With a view to strengthening its high performance polyamide offering in Asia, Arkema announces a threefold production increase at its Changshu plant near Shanghai by 2013. These new polyamide capacities will help Arkema meet the sharply growing demand from its Asian customers, in particular in the automotive and energy markets.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-trebles-its-polyamide-production-capacities-in-China/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-trebles-its-polyamide-production-capacities-in-China/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 22 nov 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces an investment of $110 M for its Acrylics business in the United States]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announced today an ambitious investment plan for its Acrylics sites in Clear Lake and Bayport, Texas.&nbsp; This plan will target acrylic acid and its esters, and will focus on growth opportunities seen for applications in water treatment, super absorbent polymers and enhanced oil &amp; gas recovery. This investments program, for a total amount of $110 M over 3&nbsp;years, reinforces Arkema&rsquo;s commitment to the Acrylics chain and its ambition as the #3 global supplier of Acrylics to grow this core strategic business while boosting its competitiveness.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-an-investment-of-$110-M-for-its-Acrylics-business-in-the-United-States/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-an-investment-of-$110-M-for-its-Acrylics-business-in-the-United-States/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 17 nov 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema 2010 Award]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[For the sixth consecutive year, Arkema is to reward the author of the best graduation project in the field of paper fibers, bioresource valorization, and improvement of environmental balance of paper processes, among 3rd year student engineers from the International School of Paper, Print Media and Biomaterials (Ecole Grenoble INP-Pagora), with the presentation of the Arkema Award.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2010-Award/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2010-Award/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 10 nov 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Financial Results 3rd Quarter 2010]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Financial-Results-3rd-Quarter-2010/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Financial-Results-3rd-Quarter-2010/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 09 nov 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema invests €30 million to develop and strengthen the competitiveness of the Carling site]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-invests-30-million-to-develop-and-strengthen-the-competitiveness-of-the-Carling-site/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-invests-30-million-to-develop-and-strengthen-the-competitiveness-of-the-Carling-site/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 05 nov 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema chooses Tetrachim as European distributor for Kynar® ADX powder coating]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-chooses-Tetrachim-as-European-distributor-for-Kynar-ADX-powder-coating/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-chooses-Tetrachim-as-European-distributor-for-Kynar-ADX-powder-coating/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 04 nov 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-K.2010/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at K 2010: Materials at the Cutting Edge of Technology]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has turned ecotechnologies into reality with increasingly efficient materials that are key to the competitiveness of its downstream markets: the growing use of renewable raw materials, thermoplastics and nanostructured composites for lighter cars and aircraft, as well as solutions for storing energy and improving the yield of solar photovoltaic devices.&nbsp; Arkema&rsquo;s biosourced polymers and ultra high performance materials are helping meet all these challenges. At K 2010, Arkema is showcasing its extensive range of specialty polymers, the concrete embodiment of its R&amp;D drive to develop innovative chemicals that increasingly focus on the challenges of sustainable development.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-K-2010-Materials-at-the-Cutting-Edge-of-Technology/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-K-2010-Materials-at-the-Cutting-Edge-of-Technology/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 26 oct 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[First Rilsan® PA11 high pressure natural gas pipe installations in the US]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The first natural gas pipes made of Rilsan&reg; PA11, a high performance polyamide of renewable non-food-crop origin, were recently installed in the United States on two sites (1.2 and 10.5 miles each) to replace corroded steel pipes. Rilsan&reg; PA11 was chosen as it requires very little maintenance, while the installed cost is comparable to that of steel pipes.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/First-Rilsan-PA11-high-pressure-natural-gas-pipe-installations-in-the-US/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/First-Rilsan-PA11-high-pressure-natural-gas-pipe-installations-in-the-US/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 21 oct 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase on organic peroxides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will implement, on November 1st, 2010, or as contracts allow, a price increase on perester, diacyl and dialkyl organic peroxides in Europe, Middle East and Africa.&nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-on-organic-peroxides/</link>
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      <pubDate>jue, 21 oct 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Successful launch of Arkema's inaugural bond issue]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema completed today the placement of a 500 million euro bond issue.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Successful-launch-of-Arkemas-inaugural-bond-issue/</link>
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      <pubDate>jue, 14 oct 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coatex presents its new Eco-friendly method to encapsulate hydrophobic substances at the World Congress on Emulsions]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At the 5th World Congress on Emulsions taking place on October 12-14 in Lyon, Coatex will present its new Eco-friendly method to encapsulate hydrophobic substances. The symposium session &quot;How Can More Natural Emulsions Be Made&rdquo; is organized by CED and will take place on the afternoon of the 13th.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-presents-its-new-Eco-friendly-method-to-encapsulate-hydrophobic-substances-at-the-World-Congress-on-Emulsions/</link>
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      <pubDate>mar, 12 oct 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The MODENA TERMINAL refrigerated warehouse chooses Forane® 427A for the retrofit of its cold stores]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The company MODENA TERMINAL operates one of Italy&rsquo;s largest refrigerated warehouses in Modena near Bologna, for the conservation of parmesan, the local cheese, as well as food products such as meat requiring much lower temperatures. The company has used Arkema&rsquo;s Forane&reg; 427A refrigerant fluid for the retrofit of its refrigeration equipment running on R22, an HCFC* type refrigerant fluid, to comply with the latest regulations. Forane&reg; 427A is a 100% HFC** refrigerant blend that does not harm the ozone layer.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-MODENA-TERMINAL-refrigerated-warehouse-chooses-Forane-427A-for-the-retrofit-of-its-cold-stores/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-MODENA-TERMINAL-refrigerated-warehouse-chooses-Forane-427A-for-the-retrofit-of-its-cold-stores/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 12 oct 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema showcases its Forane® product range at the Chillventa tradeshow in Nuremberg]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a world-leading producer of fluorinated refrigerant gases, will be present at the Chillventa trade show in Nuremberg from October 13th to 15th 2010. This event brings together suppliers to the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump industries, and is an opportunity for Arkema to reaffirm its commitment to its customers in the light of the latest environmental standards.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-showcases-its-Forane-product-range-at-the-Chillventa-tradeshow-in-Nuremberg/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-showcases-its-Forane-product-range-at-the-Chillventa-tradeshow-in-Nuremberg/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 11 oct 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema acquires the PIEZOTECH startup company and speeds up its development in the fluorinated materials of the future]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has announced the acquisition of French company PIEZOTECH which designs and manufactures electroactive fluorinated polymers, thereby enhancing its portfolio with a new range of ultra high performance materials. These specialty polymers will soon have high added value applications in many sectors, including robotics, aerospace, textile, automotive and electronics.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-acquires-the-PIEZOTECH-startup-company-and-speeds-up-its-development-in-the-fluorinated-materials-of-the-future/</link>
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      <pubDate>mar, 05 oct 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at the CPhI 2010 trade fair]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema showcases its range of pharmaceutical intermediates at the CPhI trade show in Paris-Villepinte from October 5 to 7 2010,&nbsp; Hall 5 - B 84:]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-CPhI-2010-trade-fair/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-CPhI-2010-trade-fair/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 30 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema confirms its ambition to develop Kynar® in Asia]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is proud to announce that early in 2011, it will start production of Kynar&reg; PVDF resins, including its flagship resin, Kynar 500&reg;, in its new plant in China.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-confirms-its-ambition-to-develop-Kynar-in-Asia/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-confirms-its-ambition-to-develop-Kynar-in-Asia/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 28 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s PVDF Kynar® resins designed for lithium-ion batteries on display at Batteries 2010 Conference]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&rsquo;s Kynar&reg; grades designed specifically for lithium-ion cells will be on display at the 12th edition of Batteries 2010, taking place in Cannes from September 29th to October 1st.&nbsp; This international annual event is a key forum for raw materials suppliers, electronic devices suppliers, battery manufacturers, industrial users, environment and recycling specialists and universities to exchange in the fields of batteries and energy storage.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-PVDF-Kynar-resins-designed-for-lithium-ion-batteries-on-display-at-Batteries-2010-Conference/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-PVDF-Kynar-resins-designed-for-lithium-ion-batteries-on-display-at-Batteries-2010-Conference/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 27 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema expands its presence in emulsions in China]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has announced the construction of a latex plant in China to produce a range of emulsion polymers for use primarily in the coatings and adhesives markets. Arkema will invest $30 million in the new plant located on its Changshu platform. Start-up is expected in late 2012.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-expands-its-presence-in-emulsions-in-China-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-expands-its-presence-in-emulsions-in-China-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 24 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ultra tough sports socks and travel bags made from Rilsan® textile,Arkema’s 100% biosourced polyamide]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[One year after the market launch by Arkema of its Rilsan&reg; 11 biosourced polyamide grade for the spinning of high performance synthetic textile fibers, the very first manufactured articles are entering the market: ski socks by Monnet, the French sports socks specialist, and a range of ultra durable luggage made from textiles by UNITIKA, a Japanese company specializing in technical fibers.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Ultra-tough-sports-socks-and-travel-bags-made-from-Rilsan-textileArkemas-100-biosourced-polyamide/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Ultra-tough-sports-socks-and-travel-bags-made-from-Rilsan-textileArkemas-100-biosourced-polyamide/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 24 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema on Facebook!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join us on Facebook and you&rsquo;ll get the latest scoop on all Arkema-related news, events, job offers and exclusive access to interactive media and more.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-on-Facebook/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-on-Facebook/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 22 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Certincoat® Glass Coatings business will participate to the next Glasstec fair]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Certincoat-Glass-Coatings-business-will-participate-to-the-next-Glasstec-fair/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Certincoat-Glass-Coatings-business-will-participate-to-the-next-Glasstec-fair/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 21 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coatex reaffirms its ambition to develop its business in Asia]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Coatex reaffirms its ambition to develop its business in Asia with a new plant to start up mid 2011 and a Technical Service Application Laboratory launch early 2011. During a press conference organized at China Paper 2010 in Shanghai, Coatex, a subsidiary of Arkema Group, confirmed the development of its business in Asia, a key sector of Coatex&rsquo;s continued global business development. Thanks to a dynamic and innovative R&amp;D team, as well as a leading commercial position and its renowned hallmarks, Coatex is growing&nbsp; rapidly in Asia.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-reaffirms-its-ambition-to-develop-its-business-in-Asia/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-reaffirms-its-ambition-to-develop-its-business-in-Asia/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 16 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema will attend as sponsor the next SolarPACES 2010 Conference (Solar Power And Chemical Energy Systems)]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-attend-as-sponsor-the-next-SolarPACES-2010-Conference-Solar-Power-And-Chemical-Energy-Systems/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-attend-as-sponsor-the-next-SolarPACES-2010-Conference-Solar-Power-And-Chemical-Energy-Systems/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 14 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and Purac sign an agreement for joint development of Lactides based block-copolymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and Purac announce their collaboration in functional Lactide-based block copolymers. These innovative block copolymers will enhance the thermo-mechanical and physical properties of many biobased polymers like Poly Lactic Acid (PLA), resulting in a wider range of applications opportunities. These copolymers are produced by combining Arkema&rsquo;s organic catalysis ring-opening polymerisation technology with Purac&rsquo;s L- and D-Lactide monomers.  &nbsp; Arkema is known for its expertise in anionic and controlled radical polymerisation technologies. A polymer range based on these technologies is already available on the market under the Nanostrength&reg; brand name. Arkema has developed a new ring-opening polymerisation process based on organic catalysis, thereby enabling full control over the polymer architecture. This process helps produce high purity copolymers from cyclic compounds such as lactides and lactones, providing environmental benefits due to absence of metal residues. &nbsp; Purac is well known for its expertise in fermentation of lactic acid and subsequent conversion into high purity and 100% biobased L- and D-Lactides.These monomers are marketed under the brand name PURALACT&reg;. Purac is enabling the growth of the PLA market through partnerships with leading and innovative companies throughout the value-chain. &nbsp; The combined know-how of Arkema and Purac will allow the development of this new range of high purity functional block copolymers containing PLA segments. This new product improves the specific functional properties, such as thermal resistance and impact strength in various polymers.&nbsp; PLA is a strongly growing biobased thermoplastic polymer which is widely used in packaging, textile and other consumer goods.  &nbsp;  Arkema is a global chemical company consisting of three businesses: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products. Arkema reported sales of 4.4 billion euros in 2009. Arkema has 13,800 employees in over 40 countries and 7 research centers located in France, the United States and Japan. With internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets.  &nbsp;  Purac is a leading company in lactic acid based bioplastics and the worldwide market leader in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives and lactides. Purac develops this bioplastics market through innovative solutions and partnerships with a select group of companies in the plastics industry. Purac has almost 80 years of experience in the development, manufacturing and marketing of these products in a broad range of industries. Purac operates production plants in the USA, the Netherlands, Spain, Brazil and Thailand and markets its products through a worldwide network of sales offices and distributors. Purac is headquartered in The Netherlands and is a part of CSM.     &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Purac-sign-an-agreement-for-joint-development-of-Lactides-based-block-copolymers/</link>
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      <pubDate>lun, 13 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NAUTILE: the first research laboratory for the study of the ecotoxicity of carbon nanotubes in the aquatic environment]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, CNRS, Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse and Universit&eacute; Paul Sabatier have signed a framework agreement to set up a joint research laboratory, NAUTILE (NAnotUbes et &eacute;coToxIcoLogiE), the first public/private joint laboratory dedicated to the study of the ecotoxicological impact of carbon nanotubes (CNTs)&nbsp; in the aquatic environment.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/NAUTILE-the-first-research-laboratory-for-the-study-of-the-ecotoxicity-of-carbon-nanotubes-in-the-aquatic-environment/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/NAUTILE-the-first-research-laboratory-for-the-study-of-the-ecotoxicity-of-carbon-nanotubes-in-the-aquatic-environment/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 10 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Rilsan® powders are attending, with Kersten Kunststoffcoating GmbH, the IFAT ENTSORGA]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At IFAT ENTSORGA 2010 (an international trade fair in the fields of water, sewage, waste and raw materials management), being held in Munich from September 13 to 17, Rilsan&reg; coated parts by Kersten Kunststoffcoating are displayed at their booth (booth 535, Hall A3).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Rilsan-powders-are-attending-with-Kersten-Kunststoffcoating-GmbH-the-IFAT-ENTSORGA/</link>
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      <pubDate>vie, 10 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Forane® Unit opening ceremony]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-Forane-Unit-opening-ceremony/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-Forane-Unit-opening-ceremony/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 07 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-European-Photovoltaic-Solar-Energy-Conference-and-Exhibition-2010/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-European-Photovoltaic-Solar-Energy-Conference-and-Exhibition-2010/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 06 sep 2010 18:30:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s plastics aid photovoltaics boom!]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-plastics-aid-photovoltaics-boom/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-plastics-aid-photovoltaics-boom/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 06 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[First edition of Chemstart’up Award: Arkema and Chemparc reward the young company Borochem]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and Chemparc have now awarded the very first Chemstart&rsquo;up prize to the company Borochem. Teamed up with the 2010 Pierre Potier Prize, this award was launched to assist with the development of young innovative chemical companies at the service of sustainable development. With backing from F&eacute;d&eacute;ration Fran&ccedil;aise pour les Sciences de la Chimie and Union des Industries Chimiques, this award is organized under the aegis of the French Ministry for Industry.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/First-edition-of-Chemstartup-Award-Arkema-and-Chemparc-reward-the-young-company-Borochem/</link>
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      <pubDate>mié, 01 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema awarded Pierre Potier prize for Kynar Aquatec®]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema awarded Pierre Potier prize for Kynar Aquatec&reg;, a solvent-free paint resin for more energy-efficient air-conditioning &nbsp; Launched in 2005 by Union des Industries Chimiques (UIC &ndash; French Chemical Industries Association) and F&eacute;d&eacute;ration Fran&ccedil;aise des sciences pour la Chimie (FFC &ndash; French Federation for Chemical Sciences) under the aegis of the French Ministry for Industry, the Pierre Potier prize rewards companies that bring out innovations in the field of sustainable development. This year, Arkema has won top prize with Kynar Aquatec&reg;, a PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) resin available for the first time as an aqueous formulation for the manufacture of roofs that reflect sunlight, therefore help reduce air-conditioning costs and achieve major energy savings.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-awarded-Pierre-Potier-prize-for-Kynar-Aquatec/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-awarded-Pierre-Potier-prize-for-Kynar-Aquatec/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 01 sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[K2010: a showcase for Arkema’s latest innovations]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&rsquo;s polymers play a part in the vast majority of industries: automotive, electronics, furniture, construction, packaging, medical and the energies sector.They help manufacture increasingly sturdy, light and durable components, often replacing metal or glass. With its extensive range of technical polymers of renewable origin at the forefront, Arkema will be exhibiting at the upcoming Kunststoffe 2010 tradeshow with an original stand showcasing the many applications of its plastics.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/K2010-a-showcase-for-Arkemas-latest-innovations/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/K2010-a-showcase-for-Arkemas-latest-innovations/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 26 ago 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CIGRE 2010]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is taking part in the next CIGRE (Comit&eacute; International des Grands R&eacute;seaux Electriques) event in Paris from August 23 to 27.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CIGRE-2010/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CIGRE-2010/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 20 ago 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema files its 2010 half-year financial report]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2010-half-year-financial-report/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2010-half-year-financial-report/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 10 ago 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[1st Half Year 2010 Financial Results]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/1st-Half-Year-2010-Financial-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/1st-Half-Year-2010-Financial-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 03 ago 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Financial Results 1st Half Year 2010]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Financial-Results-1st-Half-Year-2010/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Financial-Results-1st-Half-Year-2010/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 03 ago 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema receives U.S. registration for Paladin® soil fumigant]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-receives-U.S.-registration-for-Paladin-soil-fumigant-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-receives-U.S.-registration-for-Paladin-soil-fumigant-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 13 jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema raises prices for its high performance polyamides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective August 1st, 2010, or as existing contracts permit, Arkema is increasing by 8 to 12% the prices of its Rilsan&reg; high performance polyamides granules. The amount of the increase will vary across grades and product lines and across regions.&nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-raises-prices-for-its-high-performance-polyamides/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-raises-prices-for-its-high-performance-polyamides/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Globalization of AES / Coatex portfolio to the Coatings market in North America]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Globalization-of-AES---Coatex-portfolio-to-the-Coatings-market-in-North-America/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Globalization-of-AES---Coatex-portfolio-to-the-Coatings-market-in-North-America/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: update on the improvement of market conditions in the 2nd quarter 2010]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-update-on-the-improvement-of-market-conditions-in-the-2nd-quarter-2010/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-update-on-the-improvement-of-market-conditions-in-the-2nd-quarter-2010/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 01 jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Grolman becomes distributor of Arkema’s fine powders  for the paint market]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has appointed a new distributor, Grolman, to market in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia and the Benelux countries, its Orgasol&reg; and Rilsan&reg; fine powders for paint and varnish applications.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Grolman-becomes-distributor-of-Arkemas-fine-powders-for-the-paint-market/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Grolman-becomes-distributor-of-Arkemas-fine-powders-for-the-paint-market/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 30 jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and SolVin streamline the industrial structure of their vinyl production joint ventures in France and Spain]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and SolVin announce the conclusion of an agreement for the purchase, effective July 1st 2010, of their reciprocal minority interests within their joint production entities for VCM (Vinylfos and Vinilis) and PVC (Vinylberre and Vinilis).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-SolVin-streamline-the-industrial-structure-of-their-vinyl-production-joint-ventures-in-France-and-Spain/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-SolVin-streamline-the-industrial-structure-of-their-vinyl-production-joint-ventures-in-France-and-Spain/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 25 jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Moby Lines chooses Forane® 427A for the retrofit of a water cooler on one of its ferries]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Moby Lines passenger ferry company decided to use Arkema&rsquo;s Forane&reg; 427A refrigerant fluid for a problem-free retrofit of refrigeration equipment running on R-22 on its OTTA ferry. R-22 is an HCFC* type refrigerant fluid. Forane&reg; 427A is a 100% HFC** refrigerant blend that does not harm the ozone layer.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Moby-Lines-chooses-Forane-427A-for-the-retrofit-of-a-water-cooler-on-one-of-its-ferries/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Moby-Lines-chooses-Forane-427A-for-the-retrofit-of-a-water-cooler-on-one-of-its-ferries/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 23 jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for Thermolite® and Clearstrength® additives]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Thermolite-and-Clearstrength-additives/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Thermolite-and-Clearstrength-additives/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 21 jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pebax® Rnew selected for the first time in soccer ball!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pebax&reg; Rnew, a bio-sourced elastomer produced by Arkema has been selected by Sony for its original soccer ball, named &ldquo;Join the Team!&rdquo;, specifically developed for donation to children in Africa.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Pebax-Rnew-selected-for-the-first-time-in-soccer-ball/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Pebax-Rnew-selected-for-the-first-time-in-soccer-ball/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 08 jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Agreement signed on prevention of stress at work at Arkema France]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In line with the Company&rsquo;s social dialogue and occupational health and safety policy, the senior management of Arkema France has signed an agreement on the prevention of stress at work with four trade unions.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Agreement-signed-on-prevention-of-stress-at-work-at-Arkema-France/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Agreement-signed-on-prevention-of-stress-at-work-at-Arkema-France/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 03 jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[arkema.com/inspirations]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[2009 in motion...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/arkema.com-inspirations/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/arkema.com-inspirations/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 03 jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Annual General Meeting on June 1st, 2010]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Annual-General-Meeting-on-June-1st-2010/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Annual-General-Meeting-on-June-1st-2010/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 01 jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coatex raises prices of its dispersing agents and rheology modifiers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-raises-prices-of-its-dispersing-agents-and-rheology-modifiers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-raises-prices-of-its-dispersing-agents-and-rheology-modifiers/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 01 jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Inc. receives regulatory approval to market its carbon nanotubes in the United States]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema now has received EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) approval for commercial sales of its Graphistrength&reg; multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the United States.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Inc.-receives-regulatory-approval-to-market-its-carbon-nanotubes-in-the-United-States/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Inc.-receives-regulatory-approval-to-market-its-carbon-nanotubes-in-the-United-States/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 31 may 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chinese company Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Group Co., Ltd acquires three licenses to use Arkema's PVC production processes]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chinese company Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Group Co., Ltd has opted for Arkema&rsquo;s PVC production processes for a 230 kT PVC Suspension production plant, a 35 kT PVC Emulsion plant, and a 6 kT Chlorinated PVC plant. As part of the cooperation agreement reached in November 2008 with Arkema, Aker Solutions will prepare the basic engineering for two of the plants initially.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Chinese-company-Qinghai-Salt-Lake-Industry-Group-Co.-Ltd-acquires-three-licenses-to-use-Arkemas-PVC-production-processes/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Chinese-company-Qinghai-Salt-Lake-Industry-Group-Co.-Ltd-acquires-three-licenses-to-use-Arkemas-PVC-production-processes/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 25 may 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of organic peroxides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-organic-peroxides/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-organic-peroxides/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 21 may 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price rise for methyl methacrylate (MMA) in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As from 1st June 2010, or otherwise as early as contracts allow, Arkema is to increase the price of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in Europe by &euro;230 per tonne.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-rise-for-methyl-methacrylate-MMA-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-rise-for-methyl-methacrylate-MMA-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 20 may 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[1st Quarter 2010 Financial Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/1st-Quarter-2010-Financial-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/1st-Quarter-2010-Financial-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 11 may 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema partners first parliamentary meetings on Green Chemistry]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-partners-first-parliamentary-meetings-on-Green-Chemistry/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-partners-first-parliamentary-meetings-on-Green-Chemistry/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 10 may 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Forane® 125 production plant comes on stream on Changshu platform, China]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and Daikin have announced the successful startup of the HFC-125 world-scale production plant built on the Changshu site, China, as part of the Arkema Daikin Advanced Fluorochemicals Co. Ltd joint venture (ADAF), owned 60 % by Arkema and 40 % by Daikin.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Forane-125-production-plant-comes-on-stream-on-Changshu-platform-China-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Forane-125-production-plant-comes-on-stream-on-Changshu-platform-China-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 07 may 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s DMSO, a paint-stripping solvent with an excellent toxicological profile]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On April 2, the Arkema&rsquo;s Thiochemicals business unit, in partnership with Rhodia and Brenntag, organized a briefing seminar at Arkema&rsquo;s headquarters for its customers looking for a paint-stripping solution.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-DMSO-a-paint-stripping-solvent-with-an-excellent-toxicological-profile/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-DMSO-a-paint-stripping-solvent-with-an-excellent-toxicological-profile/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 29 abr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and Toyobo to Start Alliance on High Temperature Biobased Polyamides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Toyobo-to-Start-Alliance-on-High-Temperature-Biobased-Polyamides/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Toyobo-to-Start-Alliance-on-High-Temperature-Biobased-Polyamides/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 28 abr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kynar® Film showcased at first edition of "Polymers in Photovoltaics" Conference]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cologne, Germany, is the venue for a brand new international conference, Polymers in Photovoltaics 2010, on April 21 and 22. The conference will review the latest developments concerning polymers for the manufacture of photovoltaic panels, and involve the main players of the photovoltaics sector: researchers, component and module manufacturers, testing institutes, and contractors. Arkema will present its Kynar&reg; PVDF polymer in film form, used for its durability properties in solar panel backsheets.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-Film-showcased-at-first-edition-of-Polymers-in-Photovoltaics-Conference/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-Film-showcased-at-first-edition-of-Polymers-in-Photovoltaics-Conference/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 19 abr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Second share capital increase reserved for Arkema employees is a success]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The success of this second share capital increase reserved for Arkema employees underlines their confidence in the Group&rsquo;s development project. Some 3,400 Arkema employees and former employees from 17 countries have subscribed to 824,424 shares in total, increasing the employees&rsquo; holdings in Arkema share capital to almost 5 %.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Second-share-capital-increase-reserved-for-Arkema-employees-is-a-success/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Second-share-capital-increase-reserved-for-Arkema-employees-is-a-success/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 15 abr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema is exhibiting at the American Coatings Show (ACS) being held in Charlotte, North Carolina]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At ACS 2010, from April 13 to 15, Arkema&nbsp; company will highlight a wide range of products used in the coatings industry at its booth.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-exhibiting-at-the-American-Coatings-Show-ACS-being-held-in-Charlotte-North-Carolina/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-exhibiting-at-the-American-Coatings-Show-ACS-being-held-in-Charlotte-North-Carolina/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 14 abr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s latest innovations for composites presented at JEC COMPOSITES 2010 Show]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-latest-innovations-for-composites-presented-at-JEC-COMPOSITES-2010-Show/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-latest-innovations-for-composites-presented-at-JEC-COMPOSITES-2010-Show/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 12 abr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of acetone based oxygenated solvents]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-acetone-based-oxygenated-solvents/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-acetone-based-oxygenated-solvents/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 12 abr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases the prices of its phthalic anhydride and Garbeflex® DOP plasticizer]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-prices-of-its-phthalic-anhydride-and-Garbeflex-DOP-plasticizer/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-prices-of-its-phthalic-anhydride-and-Garbeflex-DOP-plasticizer/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 06 abr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema files its 2009 Reference Document]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2009-Reference-Document/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-files-its-2009-Reference-Document/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 01 abr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema will raise prices of its Kynar® Fluoropolymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-raise-prices-of-its-Kynar-Fluoropolymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-raise-prices-of-its-Kynar-Fluoropolymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 30 mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces the sale of its Higher Methacrylates business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In the scope of the restructuring of its methacrylics activity, Arkema has reached an agreement with Evonik for the sale of its Higher Methacrylates business]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-the-sale-of-its-Higher-Methacrylates-business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-the-sale-of-its-Higher-Methacrylates-business/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 29 mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to present its Orgasol® range of fine powders at the IN COSMETICS tradefair]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-present-its-Orgasol-range-of-fine-powders-at-the-IN-COSMETICS-tradefair/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-present-its-Orgasol-range-of-fine-powders-at-the-IN-COSMETICS-tradefair/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 25 mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at the international 2010 Wire & Tube tradeshow]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-international-2010-Wire-Tube-tradeshow/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-international-2010-Wire-Tube-tradeshow/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 22 mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema raises prices for Rilsan® polyamides 12]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-raises-prices-for-Rilsan-polyamides-12/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-raises-prices-for-Rilsan-polyamides-12/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 17 mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at Mostra Convegno tradefair alongside its Italian distributor]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Mostra-Convegno-tradefair-alongside-its-Italian-distributor/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Mostra-Convegno-tradefair-alongside-its-Italian-distributor/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 15 mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema's EVA price increase]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-EVA-price-increase/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-EVA-price-increase/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 10 mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to lead research project on «biobased acrylics» in Lorraine region of France]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-lead-research-project-on-biobased-acrylics-in-Lorraine-region-of-France/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-lead-research-project-on-biobased-acrylics-in-Lorraine-region-of-France/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 08 mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2009 Annual Results - Press Conference]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2009-Annual-Results-Press-Conference/</link>
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      <pubDate>jue, 04 mar 2010 14:24:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Full year results 2009]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Full-year-results-2009/</link>
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      <pubDate>jue, 04 mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kynar® showcased at the 2nd International Congress on Plastic Materials in Plant Engineering]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-showcased-at-the-2nd-International-Congress-on-Plastic-Materials-in-Plant-Engineering/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-showcased-at-the-2nd-International-Congress-on-Plastic-Materials-in-Plant-Engineering/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 03 mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema partners EuroBioRef and BIOCORE projects in the transformation of biomass (bio-refining)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[With its long-standing experience in the processing of vegetable raw materials, Arkema now partners the EuroBioRef (European Multilevel Integrated Biorefinery Design for Sustainable Biomass Processing) and BIOCORE (Biocommodity Refinery) projects. Both programs are receiving funding as part of the European Union&rsquo;s 7th Framework program, and involve many partners from 20 countries who specialize in the entire biomass transformation process, from plant cultivation to commercial end-products.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-partners-EuroBioRef-and-BIOCORE-projects-in-the-transformation-of-biomass-bio-refining/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-partners-EuroBioRef-and-BIOCORE-projects-in-the-transformation-of-biomass-bio-refining/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 02 mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits its biosourced transparent polyamide at MIDO]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will showcase at the Milan MIDO tradefair from March 5th to 7th 2010 its latest innovations in biosourced polyamides, Rilsan&reg; Clear G830 Rnew, a transparent high performance polyamide used for spectacle frames made from 54% renewable raw materials. Arkema will also exhibit the latest spectacle frame designs made from its technical polymers: the Evolve product range from Smith Optics, a leading sunglass and sports spectacle brand, and the children&rsquo;s spectacle design Tango, from the highly creative French brand Julbo.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-its-biosourced-transparent-polyamide-at-MIDO/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-its-biosourced-transparent-polyamide-at-MIDO/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 26 feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema elected top supplier of the year for its progress plan by Technip Le Trait flexible pipe plant]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-elected-top-supplier-of-the-year-for-its-progress-plan-by-Technip-Le-Trait-flexible-pipe-plant/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-elected-top-supplier-of-the-year-for-its-progress-plan-by-Technip-Le-Trait-flexible-pipe-plant/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 25 feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema welcomes Grenoble INP-Pagora students for the 3rd consecutive year]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-welcomes-Grenoble-INP-Pagora-students-for-the-3rd-consecutive-year/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-welcomes-Grenoble-INP-Pagora-students-for-the-3rd-consecutive-year/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 24 feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases Orevac® prices]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-Orevac-prices/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-Orevac-prices/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 19 feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema, a global chemical manufacturer and nanomaterial leader]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-a-global-chemical-manufacturer-and-nanomaterial-leader/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-a-global-chemical-manufacturer-and-nanomaterial-leader/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 12 feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases Acrylic Acid and Acrylic Esters prices in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-Acrylic-Acid-and-Acrylic-Esters-prices-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-Acrylic-Acid-and-Acrylic-Esters-prices-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 03 feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kynar® PVDF resins designed for lithium-ion batteries on display at Advanced Automotive Batteries Conference]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-PVDF-resins-designed-for-lithium-ion-batteries-on-display-at-Advanced-Automotive-Batteries-Conference/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Kynar-PVDF-resins-designed-for-lithium-ion-batteries-on-display-at-Advanced-Automotive-Batteries-Conference/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 01 feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases its Garbeflex® DOP plasticiser price]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-its-Garbeflex-DOP-plasticiser-price/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-its-Garbeflex-DOP-plasticiser-price/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 29 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coatex Includes In Its Portfolio The Acquisition Of Polyphobe™ Rheology Modifiers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As a result of the acquisition by Arkema of UCAR Emulsion Systems (UES) from Dow, Coatex will be supplying POLYPHOBETM products to the Paint and Coatings industry in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The POLYPHOBETM trademark has exceptional market recognition as a family of tailored hydrophobically modified alkali soluble thickeners (HASE) for interior and exterior paints and coatings.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-Includes-In-Its-Portfolio-The-Acquisition-Of-Polyphobe-Rheology-Modifiers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-Includes-In-Its-Portfolio-The-Acquisition-Of-Polyphobe-Rheology-Modifiers/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 29 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema integrates Acrylics assets purchased from Dow]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As of January 25th 2010, Arkema formally completed its acquisition of Dow's Acrylic Monomers and Acrylic Latex Polymers (UCAR Emulsion Systems) business in North America.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-integrates-Acrylics-assets-purchased-from-Dow/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-integrates-Acrylics-assets-purchased-from-Dow/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 28 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents its new Carbon Nanotube Masterbatches at Nano tech 2010]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-new-Carbon-Nanotube-Masterbatches-at-Nano-tech-2010/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-new-Carbon-Nanotube-Masterbatches-at-Nano-tech-2010/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 26 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dow Finalizes Sale to Arkema of Acrylic Acid, Esters and Specialty Latex Assets in North America]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Dow-Finalizes-Sale-to-Arkema-of-Acrylic-Acid-Esters-and-Specialty-Latex-Assets-in-North-America/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Dow-Finalizes-Sale-to-Arkema-of-Acrylic-Acid-Esters-and-Specialty-Latex-Assets-in-North-America/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 25 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dow and Arkema confirm FTC Clearance]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Dow-and-Arkema-confirm-FTC-Clearance/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Dow-and-Arkema-confirm-FTC-Clearance/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 22 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema continues to meet customers’ needs in the refrigerant industry through investment and technology]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, one of the world&rsquo;s largest producers of fluorochemicals, continues its program of major investments in both advanced refrigerant technology and expansion of its global capacity to meet the current and future needs of the refrigerant market. Arkema will meet the short-term needs of the refrigerant market through the use of HCFC-22 alternatives, reclaim services, and the full range of refrigerant products. For longer-term needs, Arkema is investing in HFC production capacity and low GWP product development.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-continues-to-meet-customers-needs-in-the-refrigerant-industry-through-investment-and-technology/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-continues-to-meet-customers-needs-in-the-refrigerant-industry-through-investment-and-technology/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 22 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema sponsors the Chemstart’up Award which rewards innovation at the service of sustainable development]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema sponsors Chemparc, a public interest group in charge of development in the Lacq basin of SW France, for the first edition of the Chemstart&rsquo;up Award. With backing from F&eacute;d&eacute;ration Fran&ccedil;aise pour les Sciences de la Chimie and Union des Industries Chimiques, this award is organized under the aegis of the French Ministry for Industry, and is directly linked to the Pierre Potier Prize.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-the-Chemstartup-Award-which-rewards-innovation-at-the-service-of-sustainable-development/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-the-Chemstartup-Award-which-rewards-innovation-at-the-service-of-sustainable-development/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 21 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for Thermolite® and Clearstrength® additives sold in EMEA]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Thermolite-and-Clearstrength-additives-sold-in-EMEA/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Thermolite-and-Clearstrength-additives-sold-in-EMEA/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 19 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Presentation of Arkema/INP-Pagora 2009 Award]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Presentation-of-Arkema-INP-Pagora-2009-Award/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Presentation-of-Arkema-INP-Pagora-2009-Award/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 15 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Florence Schlegel appointed General Counsel for the Arkema Group]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Florence-Schlegel-appointed-General-Counsel-for-the-Arkema-Group/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Florence-Schlegel-appointed-General-Counsel-for-the-Arkema-Group/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 11 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Rilsan® grades offer superior protective coating for outdoor furniture]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-Rilsan-grades-offer-superior-protective-coating-for-outdoor-furniture/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-Rilsan-grades-offer-superior-protective-coating-for-outdoor-furniture/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 07 ene 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chinese company Anhui Hwasu Co., Ltd acquires license to use Arkema PVC production process]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The company Anhui Hwasu Co, Ltd, a subsidiary of the Chinese group Huaibei Mining, has opted for Arkema&rsquo;s production process for its new 1,000,000 ton PVC production plant in Luquiao, Anhui Province. This project entails two consecutive phases, with the first to be launched in 2011, and will represent the world&rsquo;s largest PVC production plant. As part of the cooperation agreement reached in November 2008 with Arkema, Aker Solutions will prepare the basic engineering for the plant.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Chinese-company-Anhui-Hwasu-Co.-Ltd-acquires-license-to-use-Arkema-PVC-production-process/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Chinese-company-Anhui-Hwasu-Co.-Ltd-acquires-license-to-use-Arkema-PVC-production-process/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 17 dic 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema, a player in the development of eco-technologies]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema today showcases its latest innovations at the service of sustainable development at the Palais de la d&eacute;couverte.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-a-player-in-the-development-of-eco-technologies/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-a-player-in-the-development-of-eco-technologies/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 14 dic 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema sponsors the refurbishment of Palais de la découverte]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is partnering the Palais de la d&eacute;couverte as a sponsor for the development of a new permanent area dedicated to &laquo; Learning about matter and energy &raquo;.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-the-refurbishment-of-Palais-de-la-decouverte/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-the-refurbishment-of-Palais-de-la-decouverte/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 14 dic 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at ELECRAMA 2010]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-ELECRAMA-2010/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-ELECRAMA-2010/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 11 dic 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces its new DMSO website at www.arkema.com/dmso]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-its-new-DMSO-website-at-www.arkema.com-dmso/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-its-new-DMSO-website-at-www.arkema.com-dmso/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 24 nov 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[E-nov'mag, Arkema materials for innovative and sustainable architecture]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The fourth issue of E-nov'mag, Arkema's innovation webzine, focuses on the Arkema materials for use in innovative and sustainable architecture. &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/E-novmag-Arkema-materials-for-innovative-and-sustainable-architecture/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/E-novmag-Arkema-materials-for-innovative-and-sustainable-architecture/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 24 nov 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema/INP-Pagora 2009 Award]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-INP-Pagora-2009-Award/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-INP-Pagora-2009-Award/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 23 nov 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Decision from the European Commission regarding anti-trust practices in the heat stabilizer market]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema notes the European Commission&rsquo;s decision relating to past anti-trust practices in the heat stabilizer* market, and confirms that this fine will have no impact on its results.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Decision-from-the-European-Commission-regarding-anti-trust-practices-in-the-heat-stabilizer-market/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Decision-from-the-European-Commission-regarding-anti-trust-practices-in-the-heat-stabilizer-market/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 13 nov 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Appointments to Arkema’s Board of Directors]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&rsquo;s Board of Directors, at a meeting held on November 9th 2009, decided to propose to the next Ordinary General Meeting on June 1st 2010 the appointments of Mrs Isabelle Kocher and Mrs Claire Pedini as Directors of Arkema.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-to-Arkemas-Board-of-Directors/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-to-Arkemas-Board-of-Directors/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 10 nov 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 3rd Quarter 2009 Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-3rd-Quarter-2009-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-3rd-Quarter-2009-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 10 nov 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to distribute Chang Chun Petrochemicals EVOH]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-distribute-Chang-Chun-Petrochemicals-EVOH/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-distribute-Chang-Chun-Petrochemicals-EVOH/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 09 nov 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed closure of a PVC production unit on Arkema’s Balan site]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has presented to its Balan facility&rsquo;s trade union representatives a plan to shut-down a 30,000 ton PVC production unit on the site in order to strengthen the competitiveness of its Balan plant (France).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-closure-of-a-PVC-production-unit-on-Arkemas-Balan-site/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-closure-of-a-PVC-production-unit-on-Arkemas-Balan-site/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 06 nov 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Inauguration of photovoltaic power plant at Arkema’s Serquigny industrial facility]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Neoen and Arkema announce the start-up of a photovoltaic power plant on Arkema&rsquo;s Serquigny industrial site in Haute-Normandie, France. This 174 kWc* solar power plant, representing an investment of over 1 million euros, has been built into the roof of one of the site&rsquo;s maintenance buildings.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Inauguration-of-photovoltaic-power-plant-at-Arkemas-Serquigny-industrial-facility/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Inauguration-of-photovoltaic-power-plant-at-Arkemas-Serquigny-industrial-facility/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 05 nov 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at Hong Kong Optical Fair 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema presents Rilsan&reg; Clear G830, the first bio based,&nbsp;&nbsp;fully transparent and high performance Polyamide at Hong Kong Optical Fair 2009 from November 4th to 6th, 2009.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Hong-Kong-Optical-Fair-2009/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Hong-Kong-Optical-Fair-2009/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 03 nov 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases its Evatane® EVA copolymer prices]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a &euro;50/MT price increase in Europe for its entire Evatane&reg; (High Content Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer) range from November 2009. Price increases will also be implemented in the other regions of the world, and will be notified by our local salesforce.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-its-Evatane-EVA-copolymer-prices/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-its-Evatane-EVA-copolymer-prices/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 29 oct 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases production capacity at its Calvert City Kynar® PVDF plant]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Work to extend Arkema&rsquo;s Kynar&reg; PVDF resin plant in Calvert City (United States / Kentucky) is nearing completion. This latest debottlenecking of around $20 M will ensure a 15% increase in the plant&rsquo;s production capacity from early 2010.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-production-capacity-at-its-Calvert-City-Kynar-PVDF-plant/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-production-capacity-at-its-Calvert-City-Kynar-PVDF-plant/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 26 oct 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema's share lifts the Force Majeure on Oxo Alcohols]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-share-lifts-the-Force-Majeure-on-Oxo-Alcohols/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-share-lifts-the-Force-Majeure-on-Oxo-Alcohols/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 26 oct 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at International Carbon Composites Conference]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-International-Carbon-Composites-Conference/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-International-Carbon-Composites-Conference/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 23 oct 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New price increase of oxygenated solvents]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-price-increase-of-oxygenated-solvents/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-price-increase-of-oxygenated-solvents/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 23 oct 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ICIS Innovation Awards: Arkema, winner in the Best Product Innovation category]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/ICIS-Innovation-Awards-Arkema-winner-in-the-Best-Product-Innovation-category/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/ICIS-Innovation-Awards-Arkema-winner-in-the-Best-Product-Innovation-category/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 19 oct 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Web Seminar Orgasol Caresse]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Web-Seminar-Orgasol-Caresse/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Web-Seminar-Orgasol-Caresse/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 16 oct 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at CPhI 2009 tradeshow, Madrid, from October 13 to 15, 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is taking part in the CPhI 2009 tradeshow in Madrid, from October 13 to 15 2009, Hall 3, Stand G14, to showcase its extensive range of chemical intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry:]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-CPhI-2009-tradeshow-Madrid-from-October-13-to-15-2009/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-CPhI-2009-tradeshow-Madrid-from-October-13-to-15-2009/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 13 oct 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coatex exhibits its Synthetic Thickeners at JAPAN TAPPI congress]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Japanese Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (JAPAN TAPPI) composed of pulp and paper scientists, engineers, and managers held its annual congress in SENDAI from October 2009, 7 to 9. This event is a milestone in the development of the paper industry in Japan.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-exhibits-its-Synthetic-Thickeners-at-JAPAN-TAPPI-congress/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-exhibits-its-Synthetic-Thickeners-at-JAPAN-TAPPI-congress/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 06 oct 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pebax® Rnew100, high performance 100% bio-sourced thermoplastic elastomers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Capitalizing on its long-standing experience in castor oil chemistry, Arkema has now developed Pebax&reg; Rnew100, a range of thermoplastic elastomers produced entirely from renewable raw materials.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Pebax-Rnew100-high-performance-100-bio-sourced-thermoplastic-elastomers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Pebax-Rnew100-high-performance-100-bio-sourced-thermoplastic-elastomers/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 05 oct 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema launches recycling innovation with its Rcycle™ service package]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-recycling-innovation-with-its-Rcycle-service-package/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-recycling-innovation-with-its-Rcycle-service-package/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 30 sep 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema introduces Pebax® MH2030 and MV2080, two new high performance antistatic polymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-introduces-Pebax-MH2030-and-MV2080-two-new-high-performance-antistatic-polymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-introduces-Pebax-MH2030-and-MV2080-two-new-high-performance-antistatic-polymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 29 sep 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coatex exhibits its Rheology Modifiers portfolio at ABRAFATI tradefair in Brazil.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-exhibits-its-Rheology-Modifiers-portfolio-at-ABRAFATI-tradefair-in-Brazil./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-exhibits-its-Rheology-Modifiers-portfolio-at-ABRAFATI-tradefair-in-Brazil./</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 22 sep 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Apolhya™ Solar, a thermoplastic with outstanding properties for photovoltaic panel encapsulation]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Apolhya-Solar-a-thermoplastic-with-outstanding-properties-for-photovoltaic-panel-encapsulation/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Apolhya-Solar-a-thermoplastic-with-outstanding-properties-for-photovoltaic-panel-encapsulation/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 21 sep 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to build Carbon Nanotube pilot plant in France]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a world leader in nanostructured materials, announces the construction of a carbon nanotube (CNT) pilot production plant at its Mont site (France, Pyr&eacute;n&eacute;es-Atlantiques).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-build-Carbon-Nanotube-pilot-plant-in-France/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-build-Carbon-Nanotube-pilot-plant-in-France/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 17 sep 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Denis Bortzmeyer appointed Chairman of Axelera competitiveness cluster]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Board of Directors of Axelera, at a meeting on September 10th 2009, appointed Denis Bortzmeyer, Partnerships Director at Arkema&rsquo;s R&amp;D, Chairman of the Chemistry-Environment competitiveness cluster for a two-year term.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Denis-Bortzmeyer-appointed-Chairman-of-Axelera-competitiveness-cluster/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Denis-Bortzmeyer-appointed-Chairman-of-Axelera-competitiveness-cluster/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 14 sep 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Apolhya™, a new range of flexible nanostructured thermoplastic polymers with outstanding properties]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Apolhya-a-new-range-of-flexible-nanostructured-thermoplastic-polymers-with-outstanding-properties/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Apolhya-a-new-range-of-flexible-nanostructured-thermoplastic-polymers-with-outstanding-properties/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 04 sep 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed reorganization of Saint-Auban industrial site]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-reorganization-of-Saint-Auban-industrial-site/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-reorganization-of-Saint-Auban-industrial-site/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 02 sep 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Philippe Chartres appointed Managing Director of Arkema’s Thiochemicals business unit]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Philippe-Chartres-appointed-Managing-Director-of-Arkemas-Thiochemicals-business-unit/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Philippe-Chartres-appointed-Managing-Director-of-Arkemas-Thiochemicals-business-unit/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 01 sep 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase for its Functional Polyolefins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-price-increase-for-its-Functional-Polyolefins/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-price-increase-for-its-Functional-Polyolefins/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 31 ago 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Under Armour® launches in Japan the first baseball shoe using Pebax® Clear outsole]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Under-Armour-launches-in-Japan-the-first-baseball-shoe-using-Pebax-Clear-outsole/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Under-Armour-launches-in-Japan-the-first-baseball-shoe-using-Pebax-Clear-outsole/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 20 ago 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 2nd Quarter 2009 Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2nd-Quarter-2009-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2nd-Quarter-2009-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 03 ago 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to Buy Certain Acrylates and Latex Assets From Dow in North America]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Colombes, France and Midland, Michigan. &ndash; August 3, 2009 &ndash; Arkema and The Dow Chemical Company have entered into an agreement for Dow to meet FTC required divestitures related to its acquisition of Rohm and Haas Company. This comes ahead of the November 27, 2009 deadline.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-Buy-Certain-Acrylates-and-Latex-Assets-From-Dow-in-North-America/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-Buy-Certain-Acrylates-and-Latex-Assets-From-Dow-in-North-America/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 03 ago 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema invests in Specialty Acrylic Polymer production in China through its subsidiary Coatex]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In order to sustain the growth of the specialty acrylic polymer market in Asia, Arkema announces the construction of a production plant at its Changshu site (China).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-invests-in-Specialty-Acrylic-Polymer-production-in-China-through-its-subsidiary-Coatex/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-invests-in-Specialty-Acrylic-Polymer-production-in-China-through-its-subsidiary-Coatex/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 28 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Smith Optics and Arkema present the new “Evolve” sunglasses collection using Rilsan® Clear Rnew]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Smith-Optics-and-Arkema-present-the-new-Evolve-sunglasses-collection-using-Rilsan-Clear-Rnew/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Smith-Optics-and-Arkema-present-the-new-Evolve-sunglasses-collection-using-Rilsan-Clear-Rnew/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 23 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of Durastrength®, Plastistrength® et Clearstrength®]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Durastrength-Plastistrength-et-Clearstrength/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-Durastrength-Plastistrength-et-Clearstrength/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 20 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema rounds out the Rilsan® HT product line designed to replace metal, with Rilsan® HT injection resins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-rounds-out-the-Rilsan-HT-product-line-designed-to-replace-metal-with-Rilsan-HT-injection-resins/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-rounds-out-the-Rilsan-HT-product-line-designed-to-replace-metal-with-Rilsan-HT-injection-resins/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 17 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Impact on Arkema activities following the accident on the Total Petrochemicals France (TPF) Carling site]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Impact-on-Arkema-activities-following-the-accident-on-the-Total-Petrochemicals-France-TPF-Carling-site/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Impact-on-Arkema-activities-following-the-accident-on-the-Total-Petrochemicals-France-TPF-Carling-site/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 16 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema appoints Velox as European distributor for its  Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-appoints-Velox-as-European-distributor-for-its-Multiwall-Carbon-Nanotubes/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-appoints-Velox-as-European-distributor-for-its-Multiwall-Carbon-Nanotubes/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 10 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coatex launches its online Technical Center on SpecialChem4Coatings]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-launches-its-online-Technical-Center-on-SpecialChem4Coatings/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coatex-launches-its-online-Technical-Center-on-SpecialChem4Coatings/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 09 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jean-François Chesneau appointed Vice President Raw materials purchasing at Arkema]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Jean-Francois-Chesneau-appointed-Vice-President-Raw-materials-purchasing-at-Arkema/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Jean-Francois-Chesneau-appointed-Vice-President-Raw-materials-purchasing-at-Arkema/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 08 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase for its Forane® 134a in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-price-increase-for-its-Forane-134a-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-price-increase-for-its-Forane-134a-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 08 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at the International Mechanical Pulp Conference in Sundsvall, Sweden]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-International-Mechanical-Pulp-Conference-in-Sundsvall-Sweden/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-International-Mechanical-Pulp-Conference-in-Sundsvall-Sweden/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 06 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and Australian company Chemeq Technologies sign manufacturing cooperation agreement]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Australian-company-Chemeq-Technologies-sign-manufacturing-cooperation-agreement/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Australian-company-Chemeq-Technologies-sign-manufacturing-cooperation-agreement/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 03 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Appointments at Arkema]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-at-Arkema-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-at-Arkema-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 02 jul 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of oxygenated solvents]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-oxygenated-solvents/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-oxygenated-solvents/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 30 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New price increase for EVA copolymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-price-increase-for-EVA-copolymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-price-increase-for-EVA-copolymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 29 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed consolidation of the Methyl Methacrylate / Polymethyl Methacrylate activity]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and its subsidiary Altuglas International today presented to their respective Central Works Councils plans for the reorganization of both the Arkema Carling site and the Altuglas International PMMA Sheet business.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-consolidation-of-the-Methyl-Methacrylate---Polymethyl-Methacrylate-activity/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-consolidation-of-the-Methyl-Methacrylate---Polymethyl-Methacrylate-activity/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 25 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a € 120/T price increase for its entire suspension PVC range from July 1, 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-120-T-price-increase-for-its-entire-suspension-PVC-range-from-July-1-2009/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-120-T-price-increase-for-its-entire-suspension-PVC-range-from-July-1-2009/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 25 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema partners Bioplastics Chair at Mines ParisTech School]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Alongside four other leading industrial players, L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al, Nestl&eacute; Waters, PSA and Schneider Electric, Arkema partners the Bioplastics Chair created at the Mines Paris Tech school, launched officially on June 18th 2009.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-partners-Bioplastics-Chair-at-Mines-ParisTech-School/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-partners-Bioplastics-Chair-at-Mines-ParisTech-School/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 18 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Hydrogen Peroxide BU Technical Publications now available on internet]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Hydrogen-Peroxide-BU-Technical-Publications-now-available-on-internet/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Hydrogen-Peroxide-BU-Technical-Publications-now-available-on-internet/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 17 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema has reached an agreement to sell its aluminum chloride business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of the reorganization of its Vinyl Products segment, Arkema announces the planned divestment of its aluminum chloride business to Gulbrandsen Chemicals.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-reached-an-agreement-to-sell-its-aluminum-chloride-business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-reached-an-agreement-to-sell-its-aluminum-chloride-business/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 16 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at TECHTEXTIL presents its "green" polymers for the textile market]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-TECHTEXTIL-presents-its-green-polymers-for-the-textile-market/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-TECHTEXTIL-presents-its-green-polymers-for-the-textile-market/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 16 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Annual General Meeting June 15th 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Annual-General-Meeting-June-15th-2009/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Annual-General-Meeting-June-15th-2009/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 15 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Annual General Meeting June 15th 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Annual-General-Meeting-June-15th-2009-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Annual-General-Meeting-June-15th-2009-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 15 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema cooperates on EU F3 Factory Project]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema cooperates on EU F3 Factory Project: Conserving resources through more efficient processes]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-cooperates-on-EU-F3-Factory-Project/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-cooperates-on-EU-F3-Factory-Project/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 09 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases the price of its Garbeflex® DOP plasticizer]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a &euro; 50/T increase in the price of its Garbeflex&reg; DOP with effect from June 1st 2009. This increase has been made necessary by the significant hike in raw material costs since the beginning of the year, whereas Garbeflex&reg; DOP prices have fallen continuously for over twelve months.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-Garbeflex-DOP-plasticizer/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-Garbeflex-DOP-plasticizer/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 08 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema China offers first-aid training to 400 students and teachers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/a8e02446-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/a8e02446-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 05 jun 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases the price of its EVA copolymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-EVA-copolymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-EVA-copolymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 29 may 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Web Seminar Alpamine N41™ in Pigment Pastes]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is organizing a web seminar on June 4th at 10 am jointly with Specialchem]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Web-Seminar-Alpamine-N41-in-Pigment-Pastes/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Web-Seminar-Alpamine-N41-in-Pigment-Pastes/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 28 may 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Self-healing elastomer enters industrial production]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Self-healing-elastomer-enters-industrial-production/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Self-healing-elastomer-enters-industrial-production/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 27 may 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed appointment of Mr Marc Pandraud as Director of Arkema]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-appointment-of-Mr-Marc-Pandraud-as-Director-of-Arkema/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-appointment-of-Mr-Marc-Pandraud-as-Director-of-Arkema/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 18 may 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 1st Quarter 2009 Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-1st-Quarter-2009-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-1st-Quarter-2009-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 13 may 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces restructuring of its North American operations]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-restructuring-of-its-North-American-operations/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-restructuring-of-its-North-American-operations/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 12 may 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents its new Kynar® PVDF extruded foams at Achema tradeshow]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-new-Kynar-PVDF-extruded-foams-at-Achema-tradeshow/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-new-Kynar-PVDF-extruded-foams-at-Achema-tradeshow/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 12 may 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Brasilplast 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Brasilplast-2009/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Brasilplast-2009/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 04 may 2009 15:58:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema continues to refocus its Functional Additives business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-continues-to-refocus-its-Functional-Additives-business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-continues-to-refocus-its-Functional-Additives-business/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 04 may 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema unveils its latest polymers innovations at Brasilplast 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-unveils-its-latest-polymers-innovations-at-Brasilplast-2009/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-unveils-its-latest-polymers-innovations-at-Brasilplast-2009/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 04 may 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Registration of the 2008 Reference Document]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Registration-of-the-2008-Reference-Document/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Registration-of-the-2008-Reference-Document/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 22 abr 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at In Cosmetics 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-In-Cosmetics-2009/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-In-Cosmetics-2009/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 21 abr 2009 17:45:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at "In-Cosmetics 2009" show in Munich]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a world leader in polyamide powders exhibits at &quot;In-Cosmetics 2009&quot; show in Munich, from April 21st to 23rd.  &nbsp; Thanks to its long-term expertise in colour cosmetics and skin care, Arkema enlarges its Orgasol&reg; range. &nbsp;  New Orgasol&reg; Active PowdersBreaking the line between Care and Beauty ingredients   &nbsp; Arkema presents two innovative fine powders ingredients: &nbsp;    Orgasol&reg; Hydra+ turns make up into beauty care treatment to fight first signs of ageing For women in their 30s and above, Orgasol&reg; Hydra+ is an innovative active powder, which brings deep moisturizing to preserve skin elasticity and smoothness. The complexion is immediately illuminated and protected by a transparent veil of silky powder.  &nbsp;    Orgasol&reg; Restore, the combination of care and beauty to cherish mature skin For women in their 40-50s, Arkema has designed Orgasol&reg; Restore, a new active powder that helps mature skin fight dryness and discomfort. It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while restoring the tonicity and suppleness of the skin.   &nbsp; &nbsp;  Arkema extends the Orgasol&reg; range for skin care market]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-In-Cosmetics-2009-show-in-Munich/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-In-Cosmetics-2009-show-in-Munich/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 21 abr 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Play with Pebax® Rnew and win 60 pairs of Mizuno Wave Rider® 12]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Mizuno, a leader in running footwear and apparel technology, has announced the use of a new thermoplastic elastomer range for the Wave&reg; Technology plates in four models of high performance running shoes set to debut in 2009. This new thermoplastic elastomer range named Pebax&reg; Rnew, is made from renewable resources, castor oil, and contributes to global warming reduction.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Play-with-Pebax-Rnew-and-win-60-pairs-of-Mizuno-Wave-Rider-12/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Play-with-Pebax-Rnew-and-win-60-pairs-of-Mizuno-Wave-Rider-12/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 20 abr 2009 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at European Coating Show]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-European-Coating-Show/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-European-Coating-Show/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 27 mar 2009 17:20:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at the European Coating Show 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On the occasion of the European Coating Show 2009 from March 31st to April 2nd, Arkema exhibits its latest innovations for coating and painting industry:]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-European-Coating-Show-2009/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-European-Coating-Show-2009/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 27 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema is about to launch fourth generation blowing agents to replace HFCs]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-about-to-launch-fourth-generation-blowing-agents-to-replace-HFCs/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-about-to-launch-fourth-generation-blowing-agents-to-replace-HFCs/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 26 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at the JEC Composites 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-JEC-Composites-2009/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-JEC-Composites-2009/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 20 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema unveils its latest innovations at Plast Milan]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-unveils-its-latest-innovations-at-Plast-Milan/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-unveils-its-latest-innovations-at-Plast-Milan/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 20 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Counterfeit Forane® disposable cylinders]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Counterfeit-Forane-disposable-cylinders/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Counterfeit-Forane-disposable-cylinders/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 19 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PMMA: Launch of the Altuglas® “Think Thick” line - the brand gets thick]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas&reg;, the number one brand in PMMA, is launching its new &ldquo;Think Thick&rdquo; line of Altuglas&reg; blocks on the European market this month. This line of thick acrylic panes (called blocks in the profession) is being produced in a new European workshop in Saint-Avold, France, which opened its doors in early February. Altuglas&reg; provides high-end PMMA blocks with a thickness of 30 mm to 110 mm and in hues ranging from transparent colourless &ndash; a reference in the field &ndash; to a line of &ldquo;opals&rdquo;, the latest trend on the market.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/PMMA-Launch-of-the-Altuglas-Think-Thick-line-the-brand-gets-thick/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/PMMA-Launch-of-the-Altuglas-Think-Thick-line-the-brand-gets-thick/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 17 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema will distribute Zyvex’s Nano-Enhanced Resins in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-distribute-Zyvexs-Nano-Enhanced-Resins-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-distribute-Zyvexs-Nano-Enhanced-Resins-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 13 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Successful Arkema & hte research project in glycerol to acrolein and acrylic acid conversion]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a leading acrylics player, and hte Aktiengesellschaft, the high throughput experimentation company, have announced the successful conclusion of a research collaboration on catalysis for glycerol to acrolein and acrylic acid conversion.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Successful-Arkema-hte-research-project-in-glycerol-to-acrolein-and-acrylic-acid-conversion/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Successful-Arkema-hte-research-project-in-glycerol-to-acrolein-and-acrylic-acid-conversion/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 12 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed closure of methyl ethyl ketone production at the La Chambre industrial site]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has today presented to the Central Works Council a plan for the closure of its production at the La Chambre industrial site by end 2009.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-closure-of-methyl-ethyl-ketone-production-at-the-La-Chambre-industrial-site/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-closure-of-methyl-ethyl-ketone-production-at-the-La-Chambre-industrial-site/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 11 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema appoints Hubron as UK distributor for its multiwall carbon nanotubes]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-appoints-Hubron-as-UK-distributor-for-its-multiwall-carbon-nanotubes/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-appoints-Hubron-as-UK-distributor-for-its-multiwall-carbon-nanotubes/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 06 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2008 Full Year Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2008-Full-Year-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2008-Full-Year-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 05 mar 2009 09:58:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 2008 Annual Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2008-Annual-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2008-Annual-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 05 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents at MIDO Rilsan® Clear G830 Rnew, the first bio-based transparent polyamide,]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-at-MIDO-Rilsan-Clear-G830-Rnew-the-first-bio-based-transparent-polyamide/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-at-MIDO-Rilsan-Clear-G830-Rnew-the-first-bio-based-transparent-polyamide/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 04 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rilsan® HT: the first flexible, high-temperature thermoplastic to replace metal in engine-compartment tubing]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-HT-the-first-flexible-high-temperature-thermoplastic-to-replace-metal-in-engine-compartment-tubing/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-HT-the-first-flexible-high-temperature-thermoplastic-to-replace-metal-in-engine-compartment-tubing/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 03 mar 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Orgasol® Caresse, a new texture agent on SpecialChem for cosmetics]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the premium benefits of Orgasol&reg; Caresse a texture agent powder for water continuous formulations.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Orgasol-Caresse-a-new-texture-agent-on-SpecialChem-for-cosmetics/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Orgasol-Caresse-a-new-texture-agent-on-SpecialChem-for-cosmetics/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 23 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema extends its distribution network for its cosmetic powders in Poland and Turkey.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-extends-its-distribution-network-for-its-cosmetic-powders-in-Poland-and-Turkey./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-extends-its-distribution-network-for-its-cosmetic-powders-in-Poland-and-Turkey./</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 20 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dyneon and Arkema have entered into a long-term agreement for the supply of HCFC22 in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Dyneon-and-Arkema-have-entered-into-a-long-term-agreement-for-the-supply-of-HCFC22-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Dyneon-and-Arkema-have-entered-into-a-long-term-agreement-for-the-supply-of-HCFC22-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 19 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[E-nov’mag, exploring nanostructured materials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The latest issue of E-nov&rsquo;mag, Arkema&rsquo;s webzine dedicated to innovation, looks at nanostructured materials and their applications.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/E-novmag-exploring-nanostructured-materials/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/E-novmag-exploring-nanostructured-materials/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 19 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema-Pagora 2008 award]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Pagora-2008-award/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Pagora-2008-award/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 16 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents the latest generation of its Carbon Nanotube range at the Nanotech fair in Tokyo]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-the-latest-generation-of-its-Carbon-Nanotube-range-at-the-Nanotech-fair-in-Tokyo/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-the-latest-generation-of-its-Carbon-Nanotube-range-at-the-Nanotech-fair-in-Tokyo/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 13 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[An Investorsight / IFA study highlights Arkema’s best practices in terms of Corporate Governance]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As a guest at a meeting of Institut Fran&ccedil;ais des Administrateurs (IFA), Thierry Le H&eacute;naff, Chairman and CEO of Arkema, spoke about the &laquo; role and responsibility of Boards of Directors in preparing the 2009 Annual General Meetings &raquo;.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/An-Investorsight---IFA-study-highlights-Arkemas-best-practices-in-terms-of-Corporate-Governance/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/An-Investorsight---IFA-study-highlights-Arkemas-best-practices-in-terms-of-Corporate-Governance/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 12 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[www.graphistrength.com: Arkema’s new website dedicated to its Carbon Nanotube product range]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/www.graphistrength.com-Arkemas-new-website-dedicated-to-its-Carbon-Nanotube-product-range/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/www.graphistrength.com-Arkemas-new-website-dedicated-to-its-Carbon-Nanotube-product-range/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 11 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema sells its Vinyl Compounding activity in Vanzaghello, Italy, to Industrie Generali spa]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of the recentering of its vinyl compound production activities, Arkema announces the sale of its Vanzaghello industrial site activity, just outside Milan, to the Italian company Industrie Generali spa.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sells-its-Vinyl-Compounding-activity-in-Vanzaghello-Italy-to-Industrie-Generali-spa/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sells-its-Vinyl-Compounding-activity-in-Vanzaghello-Italy-to-Industrie-Generali-spa/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 09 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces the acquisition of American company Oxford Performance Materials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of its strategy to further expand in performance materials, Arkema announces the acquisition of the US company Oxford Performance Materials, Inc. (OPM), maker of polyether ketone ketone ultra-high-performance technical polymers marketed under the brandname OXPEKK&reg;, with sales of the order of $ 2 M.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-the-acquisition-of-American-company-Oxford-Performance-Materials/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-the-acquisition-of-American-company-Oxford-Performance-Materials/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 06 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clarification on atmospheric mercury content around the Arkema Jarrie facility]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has expressed surprise at the abnormally high results of ad hoc atmospheric mercury measurements taken by the France Nature Environnement (FNE) association in the vicinity of its Jarrie site (Is&egrave;re), which contradict its own measurements and those taken by ASCOPARG.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Clarification-on-atmospheric-mercury-content-around-the-Arkema-Jarrie-facility/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Clarification-on-atmospheric-mercury-content-around-the-Arkema-Jarrie-facility/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 05 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema's Rilsan® has taken part to the “Pipeline Coating 2009 Conference"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Rilsan-has-taken-part-to-the-Pipeline-Coating-2009-Conference/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Rilsan-has-taken-part-to-the-Pipeline-Coating-2009-Conference/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 05 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a new price increase for its Forane® R22 in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-new-price-increase-for-its-Forane-R22-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-new-price-increase-for-its-Forane-R22-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 04 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CECA expands its activities in the filtration sector with the acquisition of Winkelmann Mineraria]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[CECA, Arkema&rsquo;s Specialty Chemicals business unit, has today announced the acquisition of the Italian company Winkelmann Mineraria. This company&rsquo;s main activity is expanded perlite manufacture for the agro-food market, and its annual sales are of the order of &euro; 6 M.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CECA-expands-its-activities-in-the-filtration-sector-with-the-acquisition-of-Winkelmann-Mineraria-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CECA-expands-its-activities-in-the-filtration-sector-with-the-acquisition-of-Winkelmann-Mineraria-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 02 feb 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Forane® 427A refrigerant replaces R-22 in temperature - critical commercial and industrial applications.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Forane-427A-refrigerant-replaces-R-22-in-temperature-critical-commercial-and-industrial-applications./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Forane-427A-refrigerant-replaces-R-22-in-temperature-critical-commercial-and-industrial-applications./</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 21 ene 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Moroccan company SNEP acquires licence to use Arkema PVC production process]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Soci&eacute;t&eacute; Nationale d&rsquo;Electrolyse et de P&eacute;trochimie (SNEP), part of the Moroccan group YNNA (Chaabi), has chosen Arkema&rsquo;s manufacturing process for its PVC production plant in Mohammedia, near Casablanca.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Moroccan-company-SNEP-acquires-licence-to-use-Arkema-PVC-production-process/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Moroccan-company-SNEP-acquires-licence-to-use-Arkema-PVC-production-process/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 19 ene 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rilsan® PA11 allowed by US Authorities in Piping Systems for high pressure natural gas distribution]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-PA11-allowed-by-US-Authorities-in-Piping-Systems-for-high-pressure-natural-gas-distribution/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-PA11-allowed-by-US-Authorities-in-Piping-Systems-for-high-pressure-natural-gas-distribution/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 16 ene 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alpamine™ N41, a neutralizing amine presenting excellent properties for waterborne paints and coatings]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Alpamine-N41-a-neutralizing-amine-presenting-excellent-properties-for-waterborne-paints-and-coatings/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Alpamine-N41-a-neutralizing-amine-presenting-excellent-properties-for-waterborne-paints-and-coatings/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 14 ene 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mizuno utilizes Pebax® Rnew in its new running shoes]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Mizuno-utilizes-Pebax-Rnew-in-its-new-running-shoes/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Mizuno-utilizes-Pebax-Rnew-in-its-new-running-shoes/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 12 ene 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases its plan to reduce costs]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-its-plan-to-reduce-costs/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-its-plan-to-reduce-costs/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 15 dic 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CECA sells its quaternary esters and phosphoric esters to the American company Stepan]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of the recentering of its surfactant business initiated in 2007, CECA, Arkema’s Specialty Chemicals business unit, announces the sale of its quaternary esters and phosphoric esters to Stepan.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CECA-sells-its-quaternary-esters-and-phosphoric-esters-to-the-American-company-Stepan-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CECA-sells-its-quaternary-esters-and-phosphoric-esters-to-the-American-company-Stepan-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 15 dic 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema partners CANOE in Aquitaine region]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and the Aquitaine Regional Council are today consolidating the partnership they launched in 2006, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the setting-up of a Europe-wide technological innovation platform dedicated to developing the nanostructured materials sector, through the creation of CANOE, Consortium Aquitain d’Innovation Nanomatériaux et Electronique Organique.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-partners-CANOE-in-Aquitaine-region/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-partners-CANOE-in-Aquitaine-region/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 11 dic 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema plans to acquire Organic Peroxide business of GEO Specialty Chemicals]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces a project to acquire the Organic Peroxide Business of the American company GEO Specialty Chemicals. With annual sales of approximately $ 30M, this business will reinforce the Performance Products segment of Arkema, in line with Arkema&rsquo;s transformation strategy.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-plans-to-acquire-Organic-Peroxide-business-of-GEO-Specialty-Chemicals/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-plans-to-acquire-Organic-Peroxide-business-of-GEO-Specialty-Chemicals/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 10 dic 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema eliminates fluorosurfactants from Kynar 500® PVDF]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In line with its voluntary product stewardship approach, Arkema has developed a new process that eliminates fluorosurfactants from its Kynar 500&reg; PVDF.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-eliminates-fluorosurfactants-from-Kynar-500-PVDF/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-eliminates-fluorosurfactants-from-Kynar-500-PVDF/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 05 dic 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema welcomes you to Pollutec]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lyon Eurexpo, from December 2 to 5, 2008, Stand 104, Hall 8 - Lane BS   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-welcomes-you-to-Pollutec/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-welcomes-you-to-Pollutec/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 02 dic 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema has achieved the pre-registration of all its substances concerned by the Reach regulation]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Following several months&rsquo;work on this project, Arkema&rsquo;s teams have achieved the pre-registration of 470 substances concerned by the Reach regulation with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-achieved-the-pre-registration-of-all-its-substances-concerned-by-the-Reach-regulation/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-achieved-the-pre-registration-of-all-its-substances-concerned-by-the-Reach-regulation/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 02 dic 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ecole Pagora: Presentation of Arkema 2008 Award]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The author of the best Research &amp; Development project in the field of paper fibers, among 3rd year student engineers from the International School of Paper, Print Media and Biomaterials (Ecole Grenoble INP-Pagora), will be rewarded with the presentation of the Arkema Award.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Ecole-Pagora-Presentation-of-Arkema-2008-Award/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Ecole-Pagora-Presentation-of-Arkema-2008-Award/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 27 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema improves further the competitiveness of its Vinyl Products segment]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema France presented today at an Extraordinary Central Works Council a project for the reorganization of two industrial sites within the Vinyl Products segment. This plan includes:     &nbsp;        the closure of aluminium chloride production on the Jarrie site (France) and vinyl chloride / vinyl acetate copolymer production on the Saint-Auban site (France), two structurally loss-making businesses which impact the segment&rsquo;s results;      &nbsp;        the adaptation of organizations of these sites to the new industrial scope, and the reduction of production costs in excess which affect their results.          As part of this reorganization, some support functions of Arkema&rsquo;s Saint-Auban site would join a platform gathering several industrial players involved in new businesses, in particular the production of photovoltaic silicon. This industrial platform would enable these various players to benefit from many synergies, in particular by pooling industrial services and supply of utilities.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-improves-further-the-competitiveness-of-its-Vinyl-Products-segment/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-improves-further-the-competitiveness-of-its-Vinyl-Products-segment/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 26 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Scaleva® solution accepted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and registered by NSF International]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&rsquo;s Scaleva&reg; solution, a new alternative to phosphoric acid in food and beverage-related and institutional cleaning formulations, has been accepted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for use in food processing facilities as a non-food chemical product. It has also been registered by NSF International&sup1; on the non-food compounds listings in the category &ldquo;AX&rdquo; (ingredient for use in cleaning products).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Scaleva-solution-accepted-by-the-Canadian-Food-Inspection-Agency-CFIA-and-registered-by-NSF-International/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Scaleva-solution-accepted-by-the-Canadian-Food-Inspection-Agency-CFIA-and-registered-by-NSF-International/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 26 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alphacan announces a plan for the industrial reorganization of the French activities of its Profiles business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At a Central Works Council meeting of Alphacan, an Arkema group subsidiary, the management has informed the trade unions of a project to reorganize the French activities of its Profiles business, which would result, in particular, in the closure of the Hasparren site (France). This project will be discussed at an Extraordinary Central Works Council meeting on December 11.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Alphacan-announces-a-plan-for-the-industrial-reorganization-of-the-French-activities-of-its-Profiles-business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Alphacan-announces-a-plan-for-the-industrial-reorganization-of-the-French-activities-of-its-Profiles-business/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 26 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed evolution of the organization of goods and services procurement for Arkema France]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema France today presented to the Central Works Council a project for the future organization of its goods and services procurement, aimed at centralizing within the Lyon region all purchasing functions for its various industrial sites.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-evolution-of-the-organization-of-goods-and-services-procurement-for-Arkema-France/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-evolution-of-the-organization-of-goods-and-services-procurement-for-Arkema-France/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 26 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Plast Eurasia 08]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Plast-Eurasia-08-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Plast-Eurasia-08-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 24 nov 2008 15:50:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Plast Eurasia 08]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[From November 27th to 30th, 2008, the Arkema Group is taking part in the International Exhibition Plast Eurasia in Istanbul, Turkey.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Plast-Eurasia-08/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Plast-Eurasia-08/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 24 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rilsan® Techline: a new high performance minicoat grade for undergarment adjusters]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Thanks to its continuous partnership with customers and investment in R&amp;D, Arkema, the leading supplier of polyamide / copolyamide powders, proudly announces the birth of Rilsan&reg; Techline, a new member of the minicoat family.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-Techline-a-new-high-performance-minicoat-grade-for-undergarment-adjusters/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-Techline-a-new-high-performance-minicoat-grade-for-undergarment-adjusters/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 20 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas International develops acrylic resins based on renewable raw materials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas&reg; Rnew, an acrylic containing 20% renewable carbon   Altuglas International, subsidiary of the Arkema Group, is introducing Altuglas&reg; Rnew, a new PMMA grade containing 20% of carbon that is derived directly from biomass. This product offers properties comparable to those of conventional grades produced entirely from fossil carbon. It extends the existing family of Arkema thermoplastics under the "Arkema Renewables" label, which is intended to emphasise and exploit Arkema&rsquo;s approach to durable development and gives priority to the use of renewable raw materials in the manufacture of its products.    Altuglas&reg; acrylic resins, part of an eco-development initiative]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-develops-acrylic-resins-based-on-renewable-raw-materials/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-develops-acrylic-resins-based-on-renewable-raw-materials/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 19 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Babolat and Pebax® revolutionizes tennis racket]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The French leading tennis rackets manufacturer Babolat and high-performance thermoplastic polymers producer Arkema worked together to design the grommet systems of the new XS line. Babolat Xtra Sweetspot Technology use Pebax&reg; elastomer to enhance lightness, comfort and tolerance of the game.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Babolat-and-Pebax-revolutionizes-tennis-racket/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Babolat-and-Pebax-revolutionizes-tennis-racket/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 18 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and Aker Solutions sign MoU for the marketing of Arkema’s PVC process]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and Aker Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding for global cooperation on marketing Arkema&rsquo;s proprietary PVC technology. Under the terms of this proposed cooperation, Arkema will provide its proprietary technology and start-up technical services, whilst Aker Solutions will supply process design, engineering and construction services.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Aker-Solutions-sign-MoU-for-the-marketing-of-Arkemas-PVC-process/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Aker-Solutions-sign-MoU-for-the-marketing-of-Arkemas-PVC-process/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 14 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alphacan announces a plan to divest its Sanitary and Heating Pipes business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Alphacan, a subsidiary of the Arkema Group, announces a plan to divest its Sanitary and Heating Pipes business to the French company COMAP, a subsidiary of the Dutch group Aalberts Industries NV.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Alphacan-announces-a-plan-to-divest-its-Sanitary-and-Heating-Pipes-business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Alphacan-announces-a-plan-to-divest-its-Sanitary-and-Heating-Pipes-business/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 13 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 3rd Quarter 2008 Results]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-3rd-Quarter-2008-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-3rd-Quarter-2008-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 13 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at IPF 2008 at Tokyo, Japan]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-IPF-2008-at-Tokyo-Japan/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-IPF-2008-at-Tokyo-Japan/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 07 nov 2008 16:16:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Hong Kong Optical Fair 2008]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Hong-Kong-Optical-Fair-2008/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Hong-Kong-Optical-Fair-2008/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 06 nov 2008 16:29:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tokyo, 7-11 November 2008: Arkema takes part in the IPF International Plastic Fair Japan.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is exhibiting its large portfolio of technical polymers, bioplastics, vinyl compounds and carbon nanotubes at the International Plastic Fair.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Tokyo-7-11-November-2008-Arkema-takes-part-in-the-IPF-International-Plastic-Fair-Japan./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Tokyo-7-11-November-2008-Arkema-takes-part-in-the-IPF-International-Plastic-Fair-Japan./</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 05 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents Rilsan® Clear G830, the first bio based transparent Polyamide]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&rsquo;s newest high performance transparent polyamide, Rilsan&reg; Clear G830: first bio based, fully transparent and high performance.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-Rilsan-Clear-G830-the-first-bio-based-transparent-Polyamide/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-Rilsan-Clear-G830-the-first-bio-based-transparent-Polyamide/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 03 nov 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Press Conference in Shanghai]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Press-Conference-in-Shanghai/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Press-Conference-in-Shanghai/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 21 oct 2008 10:07:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema strengthens its position in Asia by doubling the production capacity of its Shanghai Hydrogen Peroxide plant]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As the world&rsquo;s third leading hydrogen peroxide producer, Arkema has successfully expanded the capacity at its Wujing (Shanghai, China) plant, which increases the capacity to 80,000 ton/year.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-strengthens-its-position-in-Asia-by-doubling-the-production-capacity-of-its-Shanghai-Hydrogen-Peroxide-plant/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-strengthens-its-position-in-Asia-by-doubling-the-production-capacity-of-its-Shanghai-Hydrogen-Peroxide-plant/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 21 oct 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema sponsors Fondation ENSIC]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fondation ENSIC was set up officially on September 5th 2008 under the aegis of the Fondation de France to promote access to higher education while strengthening the links between education and business in the areas of training, research, and the industrial valorization of research. Arkema is sponsoring this new body as a founding member.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-Fondation-ENSIC/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-Fondation-ENSIC/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 16 oct 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Chillventa 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Chillventa-2008/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Chillventa-2008/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 15 oct 2008 16:04:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema awarded ‘Fils d’Or 2008’ Top Prize for best shareholder department]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On October 14th 2008 Arkema was awarded the &lsquo;Fils d&rsquo;Or&rsquo; top prize for best individual shareholder department in the CAC-Mid100 category at a financial communication event organized by La Vie Financi&egrave;re, Les Echos and Synerfil.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-awarded-Fils-dOr-2008-Top-Prize-for-best-shareholder-department/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-awarded-Fils-dOr-2008-Top-Prize-for-best-shareholder-department/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 15 oct 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at Chillventa 2008 - Nuremberg, October 15th to 17th]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At the Chillventa tradeshow in Nuremberg, Arkema confirms its commitment to supporting user-markets in meeting the deadlines imposed by European Directives.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Chillventa-2008-Nuremberg-October-15th-to-17th/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Chillventa-2008-Nuremberg-October-15th-to-17th/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 15 oct 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas International will be on the Resinex booth (Hall A3 / 3207) – Fakuma, 14-18 October.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas International will present at Fakuma Fair its new Altuglas&reg; resin range with enhanced chemical resistance and its new very high impact PMMA grade.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-will-be-on-the-Resinex-booth-Hall-A3---3207-Fakuma-14-18-October./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-will-be-on-the-Resinex-booth-Hall-A3---3207-Fakuma-14-18-October./</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 14 oct 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New price increase for Altuglas® and Repsol Glass® sheets]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-price-increase-for-Altuglas-and-Repsol-Glass-sheets/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-price-increase-for-Altuglas-and-Repsol-Glass-sheets/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 09 oct 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pullman Hotels chooses Altuglas® LED System for hotel signs]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pullman Hotels, part of the Accor Group chain, has chosen Altuglas&reg; LED System sheet for the signs that for some months have been appearing on the facades of its 200 hotels worldwide.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Pullman-Hotels-chooses-Altuglas-LED-System-for-hotel-signs/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Pullman-Hotels-chooses-Altuglas-LED-System-for-hotel-signs/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 09 oct 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema chooses Tetrachim to bolster its European distribution network for Rilsan® PA 11 fine powders for high performance coatings]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tetrachim is to distribute Arkema&rsquo;s Rilsan&reg; polyamide 11 high performance fine powders in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Tetrachim was selected for the quality of its sales network and for its specialist expertise in the distribution of high-tech coatings to surface treatment processors. Arkema&rsquo;s European customers will therefore benefit from a dedicated package of services and optimum logistics resources.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-chooses-Tetrachim-to-bolster-its-European-distribution-network-for-Rilsan-PA-11-fine-powders-for-high-performance-coatings/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-chooses-Tetrachim-to-bolster-its-European-distribution-network-for-Rilsan-PA-11-fine-powders-for-high-performance-coatings/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 07 oct 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Technical Polymers present at Ausplas 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&rsquo;s distributor Multichem/Polychem will participate at Ausplas 2008 with the support of local staff, promoting Rilsan&reg; renewable polyamides, Kynar&reg; PVDF, Pebax&reg; and the range of functional polyolefins, Evatane&reg;, Lotryl&reg;, Lotader&reg; and Orevac&reg;.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Technical-Polymers-present-at-Ausplas-2008/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Technical-Polymers-present-at-Ausplas-2008/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 02 oct 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[E-nov’mag, shining the light on photovoltaics!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema now launches the second instalment in its &laquo; E-novmag &raquo; innovation webzine, which looks at photovoltaic energy.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/E-novmag-shining-the-light-on-photovoltaics/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/E-novmag-shining-the-light-on-photovoltaics/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 01 oct 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema consolidates its Hydrazine Hydrate and Derivatives activity at its Lannemezan industrial facility]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The world leader in hydrazine chemistry, Arkema has invested nearly &euro; 10 M in its Lannemezan industrial facility (France) where the world&rsquo;s largest hydrazine hydrate plant operates an efficient and environmentally sound process.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-consolidates-its-Hydrazine-Hydrate-and-Derivatives-activity-at-its-Lannemezan-industrial-facility/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-consolidates-its-Hydrazine-Hydrate-and-Derivatives-activity-at-its-Lannemezan-industrial-facility/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 30 sep 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Aquatech 2008 conference in Amsterdam (The Netherlands)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Aquatech-2008-conference-in-Amsterdam-The-Netherlands/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Aquatech-2008-conference-in-Amsterdam-The-Netherlands/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 30 sep 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases the price of its Durastrength®, Plastistrength® and Clearstrength®]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective October 1st 2008, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) prices for Durastrength&reg;, Plastistrength&reg; and Clearstrength&reg; will be increased by 5 % to 10% as contracts allow.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-Durastrength-Plastistrength-and-Clearstrength-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-Durastrength-Plastistrength-and-Clearstrength-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 25 sep 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Warm mix asphalt technology from CECA, an Arkema subsidiary, rewarded by the International Road Federation]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Already a winner of the Pierre Potier prize in France, Cecabase&reg; RT warm mix asphalt additives were recently rewarded by the IRF (International Road Federation) for their contribution to innovation at the service of road infrastructures.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Warm-mix-asphalt-technology-from-CECA-an-Arkema-subsidiary-rewarded-by-the-International-Road-Federation/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Warm-mix-asphalt-technology-from-CECA-an-Arkema-subsidiary-rewarded-by-the-International-Road-Federation/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 25 sep 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema will be present at the CPhI 2008 show in Frankfurt, September 30th to October 2nd]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-be-present-at-the-CPhI-2008-show-in-Frankfurt-September-30th-to-October-2nd/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-be-present-at-the-CPhI-2008-show-in-Frankfurt-September-30th-to-October-2nd/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 22 sep 2008 17:07:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema will be present at the CPhI show]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will be present at the CPhI Show in Frankfurt, September 30th to October 2nd 2008, Hall 30, Stand D18, with:   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-be-present-at-the-CPhI-show/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-be-present-at-the-CPhI-show/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 22 sep 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate production unit at Carling industrial site]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[To keep up with the strong growth of the acrylic esters market, Arkema announces a new 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate production unit at its Carling site (France).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-2-ethyl-hexyl-acrylate-production-unit-at-Carling-industrial-site/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-2-ethyl-hexyl-acrylate-production-unit-at-Carling-industrial-site/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 18 sep 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema partners World First Aid Day 2008 September 13th in Lyon]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, Arkema joined forces with the French Red Cross for the&nbsp;Lyon edition of the World First Aid Day on September 13th. This action has strengthened the partnership Arkema&nbsp;previously signed with the French Red Cross to organize first aid training courses for its employees and for people living near its production sites.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/649e3bdf-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/649e3bdf-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 16 sep 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Rio Oil & Gas Show]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Rio-Oil-Gas-Show/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Rio-Oil-Gas-Show/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 15 sep 2008 09:25:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas International will participate to Beyond Beauty Paris Fair from October 6th to 8th, 2008 in Paris (Villepinte)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas International, will participate for the first time to the fair&nbsp; "Beyond Beauty Paris". More than ever, Beyond Beauty Paris is in step with changes&nbsp; in the beauty industry, offering a panoramic, forward-looking view of its various professions and products.   &nbsp;  It is an&nbsp; European event on beauty and wellness, dedicated to cosmeeting, SPA &amp; Institut, Pharmameeting, Creative and Ingredients.  &nbsp;  Altuglas International will have a booth on the "Creative" area, and will present its Altuglas&reg; acrylic resins range specially designed for manufacturing perfume bottle top, make-up cases, cream jar, make-up packaging ... and its Altuglas&reg; acrylic sheet range well known for P.O.P, P.O.S, interior architecture, merchandising...  &nbsp;  &nbsp;   Please come visit us at Hall 4, stand B 90 - C 91]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-will-participate-to-Beyond-Beauty-Paris-Fair-from-October-6th-to-8th-2008-in-Paris-Villepinte/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-will-participate-to-Beyond-Beauty-Paris-Fair-from-October-6th-to-8th-2008-in-Paris-Villepinte/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 15 sep 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents its non-metallic solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry at the Rio Oil&Gas Show in Rio de Janeiro]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will exhibit at the Rio Oil and Gas show 2008 in Rio de Janeiro (Brasil) from September 15th to 18th, 2008.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-non-metallic-solutions-for-the-Oil-Gas-Industry-at-the-Rio-OilGas-Show-in-Rio-de-Janeiro/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-non-metallic-solutions-for-the-Oil-Gas-Industry-at-the-Rio-OilGas-Show-in-Rio-de-Janeiro/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 15 sep 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces price increase for its Methyl Methacrylate in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-price-increase-for-its-Methyl-Methacrylate-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-price-increase-for-its-Methyl-Methacrylate-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 12 sep 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for Altuglas® acrylic resins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Altuglas-acrylic-resins-00002/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Altuglas-acrylic-resins-00002/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 11 sep 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Appointments at Arkema]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective September 1st 2008, Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric MAROT-ACHILLAS, currently Managing Director of the PVC Business Unit, is being appointed Managing Director of the Technical Polymers Business Unit. On the same date, Bertrand JAUSSEME will be joining Arkema as Managing Director of the PVC Business Unit.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-at-Arkema/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-at-Arkema/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 28 ago 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Belgian chocolate maker Leonidas successfully uses Forane® 427A in refrigeration equipment at one of its plants]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Leonidas has chosen Arkema&rsquo;s Forane&reg; 427A refrigerant fluid, a 100% HFC* blend, for the conversion of existing equipment running on R-22, an HCFC generation refrigerant fluid.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Belgian-chocolate-maker-Leonidas-successfully-uses-Forane-427A-in-refrigeration-equipment-at-one-of-its-plants/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Belgian-chocolate-maker-Leonidas-successfully-uses-Forane-427A-in-refrigeration-equipment-at-one-of-its-plants/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 28 ago 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fire on our Lavera plant]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On Monday August 18th around 1.45 p.m, a small explosion on an electrolysis cell of one of our three chlorine units (which produce chlorine, hydrogen and caustic soda) of our Lavera plant started a fire.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Fire-on-our-Lavera-plant/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Fire-on-our-Lavera-plant/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 18 ago 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Two new gas-adsorbing additives Jarylec® GA et GT for power transformer oils help optimize transformer reliability and efficiency]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is taking part in the next CIGRE (Comit&eacute; International des Grands R&eacute;seaux Electriques) event in Paris from August 24 to 29, and for the first time will present Jarylec&reg; GA and Jarylec&reg; GT, two new additives which optimize the performance of mineral oils contained in power transformers. By adsorbing the gases released by these oils and improving their oxidation resistance and breakdown strength, these additives can help extend the lifetime of the transformers and minimize the risks associated with the formation of these gases.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Two-new-gas-adsorbing-additives-Jarylec-GA-et-GT-for-power-transformer-oils-help-optimize-transformer-reliability-and-efficiency/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Two-new-gas-adsorbing-additives-Jarylec-GA-et-GT-for-power-transformer-oils-help-optimize-transformer-reliability-and-efficiency/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 18 ago 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 2008 Half-Year Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2008-Half-Year-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2008-Half-Year-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 07 ago 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at SEDA/AMTA 2008 Joint Conference in Naples (FL, USA)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema took part in SEDA/AMTA joint conference &amp; exhibition &ldquo;Membrane week&rdquo; with its brand Rilsan&reg; Fine Powders from july 14th to 17th, used as coating in the fluids industry (pipes, fittings, pumps, valves coating).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-SEDA-AMTA-2008-Joint-Conference-in-Naples-FL-USA/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-SEDA-AMTA-2008-Joint-Conference-in-Naples-FL-USA/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 05 ago 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Open day at Arkema Changshu]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On July 10th this year, Arkema&rsquo;s Changshu industrial platform in China organized an open day under the Common Ground&reg; label. With presentations, demonstrations, guided tour and welcome meal, the visitors had the opportunity to find out about the site&rsquo;s chemical actvities and to ask questions.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/5f5f4f96-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/5f5f4f96-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 05 ago 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CECA Honfleur invites high school students from Pont-Audemer to discover its specialty chemicals activity.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In April this year, Ceca, Arkema&rsquo;s Specialty Chemicals subsidiary, welcomed to its Honfleur Factory (Seine-Maritime, France) 37 grade 1 science students from the neighboring Pont-Audemer high school, together with their teachers. The plant tours offered by Arkema to teachers and their students are a special aspect of Common Ground&reg;, the initiative launched by the Group to publicize its activities and foster exchanges with the communities living in the vicinity of its facilities.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/5e926294-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/5e926294-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 29 jul 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Risk: a culture that has to be shared]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of its Common Ground@ initiative, Arkema regularly undertakes briefing and training actions on the risks related to its activities and on the way it manages and controls them. In March this year, Arkema welcomed to its Saint-Fons site (near Lyon, France) forty future instructors from the major risk instructors network set up by the Ministry in charge of the Environment. The purpose of the event was to get involved in these people&rsquo;s training in technological risk.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/5ec1d70a-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/5ec1d70a-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 29 jul 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema acquires American gas odorant specialist Odor-Tech]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, the world leader in the odorization of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), announces the acquisition of Odor-Tech Inc. which specializes in the production, storage and marketing of odorant blends for the gas market. The contribution from this activity, which reported sales approaching $ 8M in 2007, will bolster Arkema&rsquo;s position in the NorthAmerican odorants market.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-acquires-American-gas-odorant-specialist-Odor-Tech/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-acquires-American-gas-odorant-specialist-Odor-Tech/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 24 jul 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for Altuglas®  acrylic resins and sheets]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Altuglas-acrylic-resins-and-sheets/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Altuglas-acrylic-resins-and-sheets/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 15 jul 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema launches an industrial production project in Europe of a low-GWP* fluorinated gas for automotive air-conditioning]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-an-industrial-production-project-in-Europe-of-a-low-GWP-fluorinated-gas-for-automotive-air-conditioning/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-an-industrial-production-project-in-Europe-of-a-low-GWP-fluorinated-gas-for-automotive-air-conditioning/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 09 jul 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[E-nov’mag, Arkema’s new Innovation Webzine]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/E-novmag-Arkemas-new-Innovation-Webzine/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/E-novmag-Arkemas-new-Innovation-Webzine/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 03 jul 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases the price of its Durastrength®, Plastistrength® and Clearstrength®]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-Durastrength-Plastistrength-and-Clearstrength/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-Durastrength-Plastistrength-and-Clearstrength/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 03 jul 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and the Pierre Potier prize 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-the-Pierre-Potier-prize-2008/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-the-Pierre-Potier-prize-2008/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 02 jul 2008 09:15:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases the price of its Organic Peroxides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-Organic-Peroxides/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-Organic-Peroxides/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 02 jul 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema receives Pierre Potier 2008 Prize for its Pebax® Rnew, a high performance polymer derived from renewable resources]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Pierre Potier Prize, created in 2006 on the initiative of the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, rewards every year chemical manufacturers who engage in innovation at the service of sustainable development. Arkema this year has been awarded the top prize for Pebax&reg; Rnew, the first thermoplastic high performance elastomer with a renewable carbon content of up to 95%.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-receives-Pierre-Potier-2008-Prize-for-its-Pebax-Rnew-a-high-performance-polymer-derived-from-renewable-resources/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-receives-Pierre-Potier-2008-Prize-for-its-Pebax-Rnew-a-high-performance-polymer-derived-from-renewable-resources/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 01 jul 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to Implement Raw Material and Energy Surchage for Technical Polymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective July 14, 2008, Arkema will apply a raw material and energy surcharge to its technical polymers product lines Kynar&reg;, Rilsan&reg; (granules and fine powders), Pebax&reg;, Platamid&reg; and Orgalloy&reg; polymers.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-Implement-Raw-Material-and-Energy-Surchage-for-Technical-Polymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-Implement-Raw-Material-and-Energy-Surchage-for-Technical-Polymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 30 jun 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema raises the price of its oxygenated solvants]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-raises-the-price-of-its-oxygenated-solvants/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-raises-the-price-of-its-oxygenated-solvants/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 25 jun 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed reorganization and optimization plan presented by the Arkema subsidiary Alphacan]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The management of Alphacan, an Arkema subsidiary,&nbsp;yesterday presented to the Central Works Council a draft reorganization plan to improve the Company&rsquo;s competitiveness by optimizing its structures and reducing its operating costs.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-reorganization-and-optimization-plan-presented-by-the-Arkema-subsidiary-Alphacan/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-reorganization-and-optimization-plan-presented-by-the-Arkema-subsidiary-Alphacan/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 19 jun 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases the price of its Functional Polyolefins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-Functional-Polyolefins/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-price-of-its-Functional-Polyolefins/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 19 jun 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Appointments]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Appointments-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Appointments-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 17 jun 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) prices in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-Hydrogen-Peroxide-H2O2-prices-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-Hydrogen-Peroxide-H2O2-prices-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 12 jun 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Decision from the European Commission regarding anti-trust practices in the sodium chlorate market]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema notes the European Commission&rsquo;s decision relating to past anti-trust practices in the sodium chlorate market, and confirms that this fine will have no impact on the Company&rsquo;s results.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Decision-from-the-European-Commission-regarding-anti-trust-practices-in-the-sodium-chlorate-market/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Decision-from-the-European-Commission-regarding-anti-trust-practices-in-the-sodium-chlorate-market/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 11 jun 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases the prices of its Ethylene-based copolymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-prices-of-its-Ethylene-based-copolymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-prices-of-its-Ethylene-based-copolymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 11 jun 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s nanostructured materials at the heart of the Genesis research program]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The European Commission today has given its green light for the funding by OSEO&sup1;&nbsp;, amounting to &euro; 46 M out of a total cost of &euro; 107 M, of the Genesis program, coordinated by Arkema, which is opening the way for the development in Europe of an innovative and competitive sector in nanostructured materials.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-nanostructured-materials-at-the-heart-of-the-Genesis-research-program/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-nanostructured-materials-at-the-heart-of-the-Genesis-research-program/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 04 jun 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces the acquisition by its subsidiary Coatex of LyondellBasell’s Ethacryl business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-the-acquisition-by-its-subsidiary-Coatex-of-LyondellBasells-Ethacryl-business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-the-acquisition-by-its-subsidiary-Coatex-of-LyondellBasells-Ethacryl-business/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 02 jun 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at SPCI tradeshow in Stockholm May 27th to 29th 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-SPCI-tradeshow-in-Stockholm-May-27th-to-29th-2008/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-SPCI-tradeshow-in-Stockholm-May-27th-to-29th-2008/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 23 may 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Annual General Meeting May 20th 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Annual-General-Meeting-May-20th-2008/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Annual-General-Meeting-May-20th-2008/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 20 may 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[OECD experts conclude that DMSO is safe for human health and the environment]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/OECD-experts-conclude-that-DMSO-is-safe-for-human-health-and-the-environment/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/OECD-experts-conclude-that-DMSO-is-safe-for-human-health-and-the-environment/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 16 may 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New compounding line for Altuglas International at its Bristol facility (Pennsylvania)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-compounding-line-for-Altuglas-International-at-its-Bristol-facility-Pennsylvania/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-compounding-line-for-Altuglas-International-at-its-Bristol-facility-Pennsylvania/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 15 may 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 1st Quarter 2008 Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-1st-Quarter-2008-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-1st-Quarter-2008-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 14 may 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at MIDO 2008 optical fair with Rilsan® Clear]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will be at MIDO 2008 Show in Milan from 9th to 12th. On this occasion, Arkema announces an investment at its plant in Serquigny (France) in a dedicated line for transparent Polyamides, Rilsan&reg; Clear.    &nbsp;       More information in the press release.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-MIDO-2008-optical-fair-with-Rilsan-Clear/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-MIDO-2008-optical-fair-with-Rilsan-Clear/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 07 may 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at OTC Show at Houston 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-OTC-Show-at-Houston-2008/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-OTC-Show-at-Houston-2008/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 05 may 2008 18:25:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at OTC Show at Houston from May 5th to 8th]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-OTC-Show-at-Houston-from-May-5th-to-8th/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-OTC-Show-at-Houston-from-May-5th-to-8th/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 05 may 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at NSTI Nanotech 2008 at Boston, MA]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-NSTI-Nanotech-2008-at-Boston-MA/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-NSTI-Nanotech-2008-at-Boston-MA/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 01 may 2008 16:24:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[First share capital increase operation reserved for Arkema personnel is a success]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The success of the first share capital increase underlines the personnel&rsquo;s confidence in and commitment to Arkema&rsquo;s industrial project aimed at creating value over the long term. Some 4,000 employees from 19 countries have subscribed to 618,462 shares in total, thereby doubling the quota of employee shareholding to over 2 %.      &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/First-share-capital-increase-operation-reserved-for-Arkema-personnel-is-a-success/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/First-share-capital-increase-operation-reserved-for-Arkema-personnel-is-a-success/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 30 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema chooses Alpure® as the trademark for its sodium chlorate.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-chooses-Alpure-as-the-trademark-for-its-sodium-chlorate./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-chooses-Alpure-as-the-trademark-for-its-sodium-chlorate./</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 29 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents its non-metallic solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry at the OTC Show in Houston]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-non-metallic-solutions-for-the-Oil-Gas-Industry-at-the-OTC-Show-in-Houston/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-non-metallic-solutions-for-the-Oil-Gas-Industry-at-the-OTC-Show-in-Houston/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 28 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents Evatane® 33 - 45 PV, an HC EVA copolymer dedicated to photovoltaic applications]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-Evatane-33-45-PV-an-HC-EVA-copolymer-dedicated-to-photovoltaic-applications/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-Evatane-33-45-PV-an-HC-EVA-copolymer-dedicated-to-photovoltaic-applications/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 23 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema raises prices for High Performance Polyamides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-raises-prices-for-High-Performance-Polyamides-00003/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-raises-prices-for-High-Performance-Polyamides-00003/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 22 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s « Functional Additives » Business Unit takes part in the 10th International PVC Conference in Brighton from April 22 to 24]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&rsquo;s &laquo; Functional Additives &raquo; Business Unit will provide two oral communications on April 23 during which it will showcase its complete range of plastic additives for wood/PVC composites, as well as a brand new generation of acrylic impact modifiers for rigid PVC in window profile applications. On April 24 a third lecture will be given on the various assets of organic peroxides in emulsion vs solid percarbonates.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Functional-Additives-Business-Unit-takes-part-in-the-10th-International-PVC-Conference-in-Brighton-from-April-22-to-24/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Functional-Additives-Business-Unit-takes-part-in-the-10th-International-PVC-Conference-in-Brighton-from-April-22-to-24/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 21 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Chinaplas 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Chinaplas-2008/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Chinaplas-2008/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 18 abr 2008 16:08:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Registration of the 2007 Reference Document]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces that its 2007 reference document was registered with the French Autorit&eacute; des march&eacute;s financiers (AMF) on&nbsp; April 17th , 2008 with visa number R.08-026.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Registration-of-the-2007-Reference-Document/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Registration-of-the-2007-Reference-Document/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 18 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[On the occasion of Chinaplas, Arkema reaffirms its ambition to develop its Technical Polymers activity in Asia]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/On-the-occasion-of-Chinaplas-Arkema-reaffirms-its-ambition-to-develop-its-Technical-Polymers-activity-in-Asia/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/On-the-occasion-of-Chinaplas-Arkema-reaffirms-its-ambition-to-develop-its-Technical-Polymers-activity-in-Asia/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 18 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The McDonald’s Group chooses Forane® 427A for the retrofit of refrigeration equipment at one of its Swiss outlets]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-McDonalds-Group-chooses-Forane-427A-for-the-retrofit-of-refrigeration-equipment-at-one-of-its-Swiss-outlets/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-McDonalds-Group-chooses-Forane-427A-for-the-retrofit-of-refrigeration-equipment-at-one-of-its-Swiss-outlets/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 16 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at In-Cosmetics 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-In-Cosmetics-2008-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-In-Cosmetics-2008-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 15 abr 2008 17:49:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the Changshu industrial site in China]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has announced a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its Forane&reg; 22 production plant at the Changshu industrial facility in China, by incinerating HFC 23, a by-product of HCFC 22 manufacture.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Plan-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-at-the-Changshu-industrial-site-in-China/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Plan-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-at-the-Changshu-industrial-site-in-China/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 15 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and Amber Composites Collaborate on State of the Art New Prepreg To Utilize Graphistrength™ Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Amber-Composites-Collaborate-on-State-of-the-Art-New-Prepreg-To-Utilize-Graphistrength-Multi-Wall-Carbon-Nanotubes/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Amber-Composites-Collaborate-on-State-of-the-Art-New-Prepreg-To-Utilize-Graphistrength-Multi-Wall-Carbon-Nanotubes/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 15 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at "In-Cosmetics 2008" show in Amsterdam]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a world leader in polyamide powders exhibits at "In-Cosmetics 2008" show in Amsterdam, from April 15th to 17th.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-In-Cosmetics-2008-show-in-Amsterdam/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-In-Cosmetics-2008-show-in-Amsterdam/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 15 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Information related to the Annual General Meeting of May 20th 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;  &nbsp;    REGULATED INFORMATION    &nbsp;  &nbsp;   Arkema informs its shareholders that they will be shortly invited to the Combined General Meeting (ordinary and extraordinary) to be held on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 at 4.30 p.m. at the Palais des Congr&egrave;s, 2 place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Information-related-to-the-Annual-General-Meeting-of-May-20th-2008/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Information-related-to-the-Annual-General-Meeting-of-May-20th-2008/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 11 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at In-Cosmetics 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at the In-Cosmetic 2008 show in Amsterdam, from Appril 15th to 17th with products for cosmetic market.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-In-Cosmetics-2008/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-In-Cosmetics-2008/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 11 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces the proposed acquisition by CECA of SNF Italia’s "Activated Carbon and Regeneration" activity]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema today announced the proposed acquisition by its subsidiary CECA of the "Activated Carbon and Regeneration" business&nbsp;of SNF Italia, a subsidiary of the SNF FLOERGER group. This activity, based in Italy, achieves annual sales of the order of &euro;4 M in the European environment market.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-the-proposed-acquisition-by-CECA-of-SNF-Italias-Activated-Carbon-and-Regeneration-activity/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-the-proposed-acquisition-by-CECA-of-SNF-Italias-Activated-Carbon-and-Regeneration-activity/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 10 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema's press conference in Shanghai]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;the occasion&nbsp;of Chinaplas in Shanghai, Arkema will hold a press conference on Friday 18 April 2008 at 8.30am.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-press-conference-in-Shanghai/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-press-conference-in-Shanghai/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 10 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to stop production of MBS modifiers at its US facility in Axis (Alabama)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-stop-production-of-MBS-modifiers-at-its-US-facility-in-Axis-Alabama/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-stop-production-of-MBS-modifiers-at-its-US-facility-in-Axis-Alabama/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 09 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Arkema Saint-Auban plant has donated part of its computer equipment to local education establishments.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[70 PCs found a new home in the region's high schools, schools and associations on 29 January 2008.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/4be81853-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/4be81853-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 08 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Arkema Lannemezan plant donates computer equipment to schools and associations]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Whenever it renews its computer hardware, the Arkema Lannemezan plant donates redundant equipment to schools, high schools and associations in the region which have put in a request.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/4b83b12d-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/4b83b12d-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 07 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema sponsors the PPI Market Pulp Conference – April 6-7, Lisbon, Portugal]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-the-PPI-Market-Pulp-Conference-April-6-7-Lisbon-Portugal/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-the-PPI-Market-Pulp-Conference-April-6-7-Lisbon-Portugal/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 04 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at JEC Composites]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-JEC-Composites-00002/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-JEC-Composites-00002/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 01 abr 2008 18:03:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits, at the JEC Composites 2007 Show, in Paris (France)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will exhibit at the JEC Composites 2008 Show in Paris (France), Porte de Versailles, from April 1st to 3rd 2008 and will present its product range for nanomaterials.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-JEC-Composites-2007-Show-in-Paris-France/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-JEC-Composites-2007-Show-in-Paris-France/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 01 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema is introducing changes to its EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Certincoat® Glass Coating – Spare Part Business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective 1st April 2008, Arkema is gradually introducing changes to its EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Certincoat&reg; Glass Coating &ndash; Spare Part Business. Arkema has been absorbing part of the energy and component price increases over the last few years.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-introducing-changes-to-its-EMEA-Europe-Middle-East-and-Africa-Certincoat-Glass-Coating-Spare-Part-Business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-introducing-changes-to-its-EMEA-Europe-Middle-East-and-Africa-Certincoat-Glass-Coating-Spare-Part-Business/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 01 abr 2008 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Common Ground® Steering Committee Meeting at Arkema Pierre-Bénite Plant]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Set up in 2003 on the initiative of the Arkema Pierre-B&eacute;nite plant with a view to establishing a long-term constructive dialog with its stakeholders, the Common Ground&reg; steering committee includes a number of personalities, mostly local, representing associations, the media, politics, science and culture. Some fifteen people make up the committee which sits regularly once a year.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/49f91976-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/49f91976-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 19 mar 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to increase prices of its Methacrylic monomers in Europe.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-increase-prices-of-its-Methacrylic-monomers-in-Europe./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-increase-prices-of-its-Methacrylic-monomers-in-Europe./</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 18 mar 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema launches its website www.forane427a.com]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-its-website-www.forane427a.com/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-its-website-www.forane427a.com/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 17 mar 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to increase prices of its tin stabilizers by 8% in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Due to the recent surge in the cost of tin metal and non-tin raw materials, as well as energy, transportation and various regulatory compliance, Arkema&rsquo;s Functional Additives Business Unit announces an 8% price increase for its Thermolite&reg; tin stabilizers product line in Europe, effective April 1st 2008.  &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-increase-prices-of-its-tin-stabilizers-by-8-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-increase-prices-of-its-tin-stabilizers-by-8-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 17 mar 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed agreement between Arkema and Sumitomo Seika in Superabsorbents]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema today presented to the Central Works Council a proposed agreement with Japanese company Sumitomo Seika for the sale to Sumitomo Seika of its business in superabsorbent polymers which will be toll-manufactured by Arkema on its Carling industrial site.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-agreement-between-Arkema-and-Sumitomo-Seika-in-Superabsorbents/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-agreement-between-Arkema-and-Sumitomo-Seika-in-Superabsorbents/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 10 mar 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and Scarpa jointly develop the first ski boot from a thermoplastic elastomer of renewable origin]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Scarpa-jointly-develop-the-first-ski-boot-from-a-thermoplastic-elastomer-of-renewable-origin/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Scarpa-jointly-develop-the-first-ski-boot-from-a-thermoplastic-elastomer-of-renewable-origin/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 07 mar 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 8th Asia Nylon Markets & Technology Conference]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will be presenting at the 8th Asia Nylon Markets &amp; Technology Conference at Shanghai, 12-13 March 2008.&nbsp;   &nbsp;  Arkema's presentation will focus on the market trends and the innovation of high performance polyamides in Asia Pacific, especially bio based engineering plastic: polyamide 11.  &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-8th-Asia-Nylon-Markets-Technology-Conference/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-8th-Asia-Nylon-Markets-Technology-Conference/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 07 mar 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2007 full year results and mid-term prospects - Press Release and Conference Slides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2007-full-year-results-and-mid-term-prospects-Press-Release-and-Conference-Slides/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2007-full-year-results-and-mid-term-prospects-Press-Release-and-Conference-Slides/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 05 mar 2008 09:55:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 2007 Annual Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2007-Annual-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2007-Annual-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 05 mar 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to double production capacity at its Leuna hydrogen peroxide facility]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, the world&rsquo;s third leading hydrogen peroxide producer, announces plans to double production capacity at its Leuna site, Germany, to 80,000 ton/year by mid-2010.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-double-production-capacity-at-its-Leuna-hydrogen-peroxide-facility/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-double-production-capacity-at-its-Leuna-hydrogen-peroxide-facility/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 05 mar 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema has finalized the acquisition of Repsol YPF’s PMMA business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-finalized-the-acquisition-of-Repsol-YPFs-PMMA-business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-finalized-the-acquisition-of-Repsol-YPFs-PMMA-business/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 29 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema to increase prices of Forane® Refrigerants in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is to increase the prices of its entire Forane&reg; HFC* Refrigerants range by &euro; 500/ton effective April 1, 2008.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-increase-prices-of-Forane-Refrigerants-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-to-increase-prices-of-Forane-Refrigerants-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 26 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ecole Pagora: presentation of Arkema 2007 Award]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[For the third year in a row, Arkema has presented an Arkema Award to the author of the best graduation project on the wood fibres sector, among 3rd year student engineers from Ecole Pagora, formerly Ecole Fran&ccedil;aise de Papeterie et des Industries Graphiques (EFPG).     &nbsp;     This prize was presented at the graduation ceremony held on January 25th 2008 in Grenoble (France) in the presence of many students, teachers and industry representatives from the pulp and papermaking sector, as well as the guest of honour at the event, Mrs Teresa Presas, Managing Director of CEPI, the Confederation of European Paper Industries.     &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Ecole-Pagora-presentation-of-Arkema-2007-Award/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Ecole-Pagora-presentation-of-Arkema-2007-Award/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 25 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas at Euroshop]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-at-Euroshop/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-at-Euroshop/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 22 feb 2008 15:40:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Supra-molecular chemistry yields new materials with outstanding properties]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Broken or cracked rubber that can self-heal simply through new contact, ultra-tough bitumen laid at 140&deg;C instead of 180&deg;C, easily-molded plastics with superior mechanical strength and chemical stability, and hotmelt glues from vegetable origin all have one thing in common: they are based on the concept of supramolecular chemistry, a promising branch of chemistry that offers a major improvement potential for everyday applications. Arkema, a partner in this research, is one of the first manufacturers poised to offer products derived from this chemistry in the near future.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Supra-molecular-chemistry-yields-new-materials-with-outstanding-properties/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Supra-molecular-chemistry-yields-new-materials-with-outstanding-properties/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 21 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema launches its SCALEVA™ website www.scaleva.com]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A world-class chemical concern, Arkema announced the launch of Scaleva&trade; last June, a new environmentally safe solution used in detergent formulations for hygiene and cleaning in the food industry. A new website,  www.scaleva.com  , has now been launched to present this Scaleva&trade; solution, an environmentally sensitive substitute to phosphoric acid that reduces phosphorus compounds in wastewater.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-its-SCALEVA-website-www.scaleva.com/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-its-SCALEVA-website-www.scaleva.com/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 20 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2007 Annual Sales]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2007-Annual-Sales/</link>
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      <pubDate>vie, 15 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Mondial des Métiers in Lyon]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The 12th edition of the Rh&ocirc;ne-Alpes Mondial des M&eacute;tiers, a job and skills fair for career advice, training and information on career choices, held at Lyon &ndash; Eurexpo from February 7th to 10th, welcomed over 100,000 visitors from the region. Its main theme &laquo; Recruiting professions &raquo; primarily targeted high school students, as well as higher education students, and people seeking work.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/43d08f5e-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/43d08f5e-4aaf-11e2-8dc1-c82a1455c51f/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 14 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Nanotech]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Nanotech-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Nanotech-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 11 feb 2008 18:19:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at the Nanotech 2008 Show in Tokyo from February 13th to 15th 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will present its product range for Nanomaterials.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-Nanotech-2008-Show-in-Tokyo-from-February-13th-to-15th-2008/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-Nanotech-2008-Show-in-Tokyo-from-February-13th-to-15th-2008/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 11 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jarrie Arkema’s plant (France) welcomes PAGORA School students]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On January 17th 2008, Arkema welcomed 3rd year students from Pagora, the French Engineering School for Papermaking, Printing and Biomaterials, to its Jarrie facility in the Is&egrave;re region of France.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Jarrie-Arkemas-plant-France-welcomes-PAGORA-School-students/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Jarrie-Arkemas-plant-France-welcomes-PAGORA-School-students/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 08 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Named  2007 Nano 50TM Award Winner : Award recognizes company’s controlled architecture polymers technology]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has been named a winner of the 2007 Nano 50 Awards for the development of their controlled architecture polymers technology.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Named-2007-Nano-50TM-Award-Winner-Award-recognizes-companys-controlled-architecture-polymers-technology/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Named-2007-Nano-50TM-Award-Winner-Award-recognizes-companys-controlled-architecture-polymers-technology/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 08 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema France reorganizes its Human Resources and Accounting functions with the creation of Shared Services Centers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has today presented to the Central Works Council a project for the creation of two Shared Services Centers (SSCs) for its Human Resources and Accounting functions. These centers would be based in the Lyon region and at Arkema&rsquo;s Headquarters in Colombes.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-France-reorganizes-its-Human-Resources-and-Accounting-functions-with-the-creation-of-Shared-Services-Centers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-France-reorganizes-its-Human-Resources-and-Accounting-functions-with-the-creation-of-Shared-Services-Centers/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 07 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas International Distributor Challenge Awards]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas International held its Altuglas&reg; acrylic resins 2007 Distributor Challenge Award Ceremony on January 24 in Rottach-Egern (Germany).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-Distributor-Challenge-Awards/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-Distributor-Challenge-Awards/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 05 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Kirchheimbolanden facility is GMP certified]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema was recently granted the &laquo; Good Manufacturing Practices &raquo; (GMP) certification for the production and marketing of its Peroxal&reg; hydrogen peroxide range produced at its Kirchheimbolanden site (Germany) for the pharmaceutical industry.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Kirchheimbolanden-facility-is-GMP-certified/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Kirchheimbolanden-facility-is-GMP-certified/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 05 feb 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WebSeminar: DMSO for synthesis and formulation of Polymers - Alternative to toxic solvents ?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join our experts Laurence Couvreur and Bernard Monguillon in a Webseminar&nbsp;on February 5th on SpecialChem.com and benefit from their experience in solvents to understand how efficient DMSO can be in polymer applications. In&nbsp;this free technical tutorial,&nbsp;they&nbsp;will discuss about the solvency parameter of DMSO in applications such as polymer formulation and polymer synthesis.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/WebSeminar-DMSO-for-synthesis-and-formulation-of-Polymers-Alternative-to-toxic-solvents-/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/WebSeminar-DMSO-for-synthesis-and-formulation-of-Polymers-Alternative-to-toxic-solvents-/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 30 ene 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed reorganization of the Serquigny industrial site]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has today presented at an extraordinary meeting of the Works Council a draft plan to reorganize its Serquigny industrial facility by enhancing its productivity through organizational changes. The plan involves a &euro;&nbsp;13 M investment for the manufacture of new generation products.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-reorganization-of-the-Serquigny-industrial-site/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-reorganization-of-the-Serquigny-industrial-site/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 25 ene 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Win a pair of FISCHER’s new cross-country ski boots, RSC Carbonlite, on www.pebaxpowered.com]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FISCHER, the number 1 for nordic skiing, has chosen Pebax&reg; for the construction of the outer soles of its new cross-country ski boots, RSC Carbonlite Classic and Skating, the lightest boots currently on the market. To mark the event, Arkema has joined forces with FISCHER to launch a new on-line competition on www.pebaxpowered.com, a website dedicated to sports applications.    &nbsp;     Websurfers who are also ski fans are invited to visit the website to check out the unique properties of the Pebax&reg; brand, a high-tech plastic used in sports equipment, in particular ski boots, and try to win one of 6 pairs of Fischer RCS Carbonlite Classic and Skating boots.     &nbsp;                  &nbsp;       &nbsp;The Carbonlite Classic    &nbsp;The Carbonlite Skating       &nbsp;     FISCHER, the Austrian reference brand in the world of alpine and nordic ski, has chosen the material Pebax&reg; as it helps reduce weight while optimizing performance. 20% lighter than traditional materials, Pebax&reg; offers excellent mechanical strength and flexibility that remain unaffected by low temperatures. The use of Pebax&reg; in the Fischer RCS Carbonlite Classic and Skating boots ensures excellent torsional rigidity, hence outstanding comfort, stability when standing, and energy transfer.     &nbsp;     With these featherweight boots on their feet, skiers will have no trouble leaving their competitors trailing behind on the piste !     &nbsp;  &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Win-a-pair-of-FISCHERs-new-cross-country-ski-boots-RSC-Carbonlite-on-www.pebaxpowered.com/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Win-a-pair-of-FISCHERs-new-cross-country-ski-boots-RSC-Carbonlite-on-www.pebaxpowered.com/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 24 ene 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Appointment to Arkema's Executive Committee]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pierre CHANOINE will be appointed, &nbsp;on February 1st, &nbsp;member of Arkema's&nbsp;Executive Committee,&nbsp; succeeding Philippe GOEBEL. Pierre CHANOINE will remain in charge of the Fluorochemicals Business Unit and will supervise the Technical Polymers and Specialty Chemicals (CECA) Business Units.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointment-to-Arkemas-Executive-Committee/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointment-to-Arkemas-Executive-Committee/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 17 ene 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Headquarters venue for Conference on "France’s Position in Nanomaterials"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Headquarters-venue-for-Conference-on-Frances-Position-in-Nanomaterials/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Headquarters-venue-for-Conference-on-Frances-Position-in-Nanomaterials/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 15 ene 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and Pagora (formely EFPG) partnership : Arkema 2007 Award]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Pagora-formely-EFPG-partnership-Arkema-2007-Award/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Pagora-formely-EFPG-partnership-Arkema-2007-Award/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 14 ene 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[www.theworldisourinspiration.com highlights the connection between Arkema and the world that surrounds us]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Based on four key themes within Arkema&rsquo;s connection with the world around &ndash; environment, innovation, civic responsability and performance &ndash; this newly&nbsp;launched&nbsp;website aims to highlight and boost Arkema&rsquo;s signature, The world is our inspiration.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/www.theworldisourinspiration.com-highlights-the-connection-between-Arkema-and-the-world-that-surrounds-us/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/www.theworldisourinspiration.com-highlights-the-connection-between-Arkema-and-the-world-that-surrounds-us/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 08 ene 2008 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed evolution of Arkema’s Crosby site (Texas)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-evolution-of-Arkemas-Crosby-site-Texas/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-evolution-of-Arkemas-Crosby-site-Texas/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 21 dic 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase for its Forane® R22 in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-price-increase-for-its-Forane-R22-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-price-increase-for-its-Forane-R22-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 21 dic 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema plans to acquire Repsol YPF’s PMMA business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-plans-to-acquire-Repsol-YPFs-PMMA-business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-plans-to-acquire-Repsol-YPFs-PMMA-business/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 19 dic 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas® VML, a technological revolution in moulding beautiful, high thickness parts that are exceptionally transparent]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas International has extended its range of speciality PMMA grades in developing Altuglas VML&reg;, an acrylic resin designed specially for moulding high thickness, transparent objects where exceptional purity is required.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-VML-a-technological-revolution-in-moulding-beautiful-high-thickness-parts-that-are-exceptionally-transparent/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-VML-a-technological-revolution-in-moulding-beautiful-high-thickness-parts-that-are-exceptionally-transparent/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 13 dic 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Upgrades its Price Increases for High Performance Polyamides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective immediately, Arkema is revising all previous price increase announcements for its high performance polyamides product lines; the value of this revision will be a further +3 % over and above previously announced 7 %. This new level increase of 10 % will be applied to all Rilsan&reg;, Pebax&reg;, Platamid&reg; and Orgalloy&reg; granules.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Upgrades-its-Price-Increases-for-High-Performance-Polyamides/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Upgrades-its-Price-Increases-for-High-Performance-Polyamides/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 12 dic 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for the Functional Polyolefins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-the-Functional-Polyolefins/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-the-Functional-Polyolefins/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 30 nov 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for Organic Peroxydes]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Organic-Peroxydes/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Organic-Peroxydes/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 29 nov 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for Altuglas® acrylic resins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Altuglas-acrylic-resins-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Altuglas-acrylic-resins-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 27 nov 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces price increases for Durastrength®, Plastistrength® and Clearstrength® sold in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective December 10th 2007, or as contracts permit, Arkema is increasing its sales prices in Europe for Durastrength&reg;, Plastistrength&reg; and Clearstrength&reg; by &euro; 80 to 150/ton.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-price-increases-for-Durastrength-Plastistrength-and-Clearstrength-sold-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-price-increases-for-Durastrength-Plastistrength-and-Clearstrength-sold-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 26 nov 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Chinacoat]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Chinacoat/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Chinacoat/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 21 nov 2007 16:53:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at the Eco Products Korea 2007 show]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Eco Products Korea 2007 show was the first time that Arkema had exhibited at this event, where the Company presented its latest technical polymers derived from renewable raw materials (Pebax&reg; Rnew and Platamid&reg; Rnew), as well as its Rilsan&reg; Fine Powders and Rilsan&reg; PA11.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-Eco-Products-Korea-2007-show/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-Eco-Products-Korea-2007-show/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 21 nov 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price Increase for Altuglas® Acrylic Sheet for the Bath and Shower Range]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Beginning January 1, 2008 Altuglas International, a Global Leader in PMMA, will increase the price of Altuglas&reg; acrylic sheet products delivered to the Bath and Shower Market by 150 Euros / ton.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-Increase-for-Altuglas-Acrylic-Sheet-for-the-Bath-and-Shower-Range/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-Increase-for-Altuglas-Acrylic-Sheet-for-the-Bath-and-Shower-Range/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 21 nov 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price Increase for Altuglas® Multipurpose Cast and Extruded Acrylic Sheet]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Beginning January 1, 2008, Altuglas International, a Global Leader in PMMA, will institute a price increase for Altuglas&reg; acrylic MP (multipurpose) cast sheet and Altuglas&reg; EX (extruded) sheet products of 6%.    &nbsp;    The new pricing will apply in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.        This pricing update is necessary to meet the ongoing increase in raw materials, energy and logistic costs.         &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-Increase-for-Altuglas-Multipurpose-Cast-and-Extruded-Acrylic-Sheet/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-Increase-for-Altuglas-Multipurpose-Cast-and-Extruded-Acrylic-Sheet/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 21 nov 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 3rd Quarter 2007 Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-3rd-Quarter-2007-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-3rd-Quarter-2007-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 15 nov 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at optical Fair]]></title>
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      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-optical-Fair/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-optical-Fair/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 12 nov 2007 18:21:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases Sodium Hypochlorite price]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-Sodium-Hypochlorite-price/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-Sodium-Hypochlorite-price/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 nov 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coating solutions for returnable glass bottles:Partnership of Global Leaders Arkema and Spraying Systems Co. ®]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coating-solutions-for-returnable-glass-bottlesPartnership-of-Global-Leaders-Arkema-and-Spraying-Systems-Co.-/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coating-solutions-for-returnable-glass-bottlesPartnership-of-Global-Leaders-Arkema-and-Spraying-Systems-Co.-/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 nov 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema finalizes the sale of its Urea Formaldehyde Resins business to Hexion]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has finalized the sale of its Urea Formaldehyde Resins business to the American company Hexion, the world leader in thermoset resins.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-finalizes-the-sale-of-its-Urea-Formaldehyde-Resins-business-to-Hexion/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-finalizes-the-sale-of-its-Urea-Formaldehyde-Resins-business-to-Hexion/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 02 nov 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces the launch of the Japanese version of its website: www.arkema.co.jp]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-the-launch-of-the-Japanese-version-of-its-website-www.arkema.co.jp/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-the-launch-of-the-Japanese-version-of-its-website-www.arkema.co.jp/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 29 oct 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Kunststoffe  (K2007)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Kunststoffe-K2007/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Kunststoffe-K2007/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 25 oct 2007 18:08:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[K2007 Press Conference: Arkema unveils its latest innovations in the field of Polymers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/K2007-Press-Conference-Arkema-unveils-its-latest-innovations-in-the-field-of-Polymers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/K2007-Press-Conference-Arkema-unveils-its-latest-innovations-in-the-field-of-Polymers/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 25 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alphacan acquires the Croatian company Prozor]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Alphacan, a subsidiary of the Arkema Group, announces the acquisition of the Croatian company Prozor, specializing in the marketing of PVC profiles and joinery fittings.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Alphacan-acquires-the-Croatian-company-Prozor/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Alphacan-acquires-the-Croatian-company-Prozor/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 23 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Renewables: a label for Arkema’s products made from renewable raw materials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Renewables-a-label-for-Arkemas-products-made-from-renewable-raw-materials/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Renewables-a-label-for-Arkemas-products-made-from-renewable-raw-materials/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 22 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Resinoplast opens a new Specialty Compound production plant in Changshu, North of Shanghai]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Resinoplast-opens-a-new-Specialty-Compound-production-plant-in-Changshu-North-of-Shanghai/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Resinoplast-opens-a-new-Specialty-Compound-production-plant-in-Changshu-North-of-Shanghai/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 19 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema sponsors the “EFPG Days 2007”at Grenoble (France) from October 16th to 18th 2007]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-the-EFPG-Days-2007at-Grenoble-France-from-October-16th-to-18th-2007/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-the-EFPG-Days-2007at-Grenoble-France-from-October-16th-to-18th-2007/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 16 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The GEANT CASINO hypermarket branch of CASINO Group chooses Arkema’s Forane® 427A]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-GEANT-CASINO-hypermarket-branch-of-CASINO-Group-chooses-Arkemas-Forane-427A/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-GEANT-CASINO-hypermarket-branch-of-CASINO-Group-chooses-Arkemas-Forane-427A/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 16 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a project to improve the productivity of its Marseille Saint-Menet site and increase its production capacity]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The management of the Arkema Marseille Saint-Menet facility has today presented to an extraordinary meeting of the Works Council a plan for the site&rsquo;s future aimed at consolidating its activities over the long term by enhancing its reliability and competitiveness, which would entail the loss of 48.5 jobs, and by increasing its production capacity by 10%.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-project-to-improve-the-productivity-of-its-Marseille-Saint-Menet-site-and-increase-its-production-capacity/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-project-to-improve-the-productivity-of-its-Marseille-Saint-Menet-site-and-increase-its-production-capacity/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 12 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Raises Prices for High Performance Polyamides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Raises-Prices-for-High-Performance-Polyamides-00002/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Raises-Prices-for-High-Performance-Polyamides-00002/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 12 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at CPHI]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-CPHI/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-CPHI/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 10 oct 2007 17:04:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema launches a website dedicated to its polymers while the Kunststoffe 2007 tradeshow]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[To coincide with the Kunststoffe 2007 tradeshow in D&uuml;sseldorf, Arkema launches a website dedicated to its polymers with a spotlight on innovation.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-a-website-dedicated-to-its-polymers-while-the-Kunststoffe-2007-tradeshow/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-launches-a-website-dedicated-to-its-polymers-while-the-Kunststoffe-2007-tradeshow/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 10 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema unveils its latest innovations in the field of Polymers at the Kunststoffe 2007 tradeshow]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Technical polymers produced from renewable raw materials, transparent thermoplastics opening the way to new applications, new technologies for the automobile market: Arkema launches its recent innovations at the Kunststoffe 2007 tradeshow in D&uuml;sseldorf. These innovations are also being showcased on the new website www.arkema-plastics.com dedicated to Arkema&rsquo;s polymers and their applications in everyday life.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-unveils-its-latest-innovations-in-the-field-of-Polymers-at-the-Kunststoffe-2007-tradeshow/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-unveils-its-latest-innovations-in-the-field-of-Polymers-at-the-Kunststoffe-2007-tradeshow/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 10 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hydrazine for Value : When demanding markets meet value]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Through 3 new visual identities, Arkema's Hydrazine and Derivatives activity is reaffirming its commitments to be at the very heart of its customers' businesses, as a value provider.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Hydrazine-for-Value-When-demanding-markets-meet-value/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Hydrazine-for-Value-When-demanding-markets-meet-value/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 02 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at CPHI 2007 in Milan on October 2-4, 2007]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-CPHI-2007-in-Milan-on-October-2-4-2007/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-CPHI-2007-in-Milan-on-October-2-4-2007/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 01 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema has finalized the acquisition of Coatex]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-finalized-the-acquisition-of-Coatex/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-finalized-the-acquisition-of-Coatex/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 01 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coating solutions for returnable glass bottles: Arkema and SABMiller sign an agreement]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coating-solutions-for-returnable-glass-bottles-Arkema-and-SABMiller-sign-an-agreement/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Coating-solutions-for-returnable-glass-bottles-Arkema-and-SABMiller-sign-an-agreement/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 01 oct 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Investors Days: Press conference]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Investors-Days-Press-conference/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Investors-Days-Press-conference/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 24 sep 2007 17:53:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema 2010: a deeply transformed group, genuine growth potential]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[2007 financial target raised: 20% EBITDA growth      confidence for 2008 thanks to density of internal projects undertaken: productivity, growth and portfolio management      confirmation of 12% EBITDA margin target for by 2010]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2010-a-deeply-transformed-group-genuine-growth-potential/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2010-a-deeply-transformed-group-genuine-growth-potential/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 24 sep 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema doubles PVC Heat Stabilizer plant in Beijing]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is investing in a major expansion of its PVC heat stabilizer production facility in Beijing (China), to respond to the strong growth of the construction and packaging markets.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-doubles-PVC-Heat-Stabilizer-plant-in-Beijing/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-doubles-PVC-Heat-Stabilizer-plant-in-Beijing/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 24 sep 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema invests for Kynar® Fluoropolymer production in China]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces its intention to expand the global production of Kynar&reg; polyvinylidine fluoride (PVDF) by investing in a new facility in China.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-invests-for-Kynar-Fluoropolymer-production-in-China/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-invests-for-Kynar-Fluoropolymer-production-in-China/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 24 sep 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema speeds up its development in China]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[- strategic partnership with Daikin for the production and marketing of new generation refrigerant fluids in the Asia-Pacific region     - construction of a Kynar&reg; fluorinated polymer (PVDF) production plant on the Changshu industrial platform     - doubling of production capacity for heat-stabilizers in Beijing]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-speeds-up-its-development-in-China/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-speeds-up-its-development-in-China/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 24 sep 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and Daikin to produce and market new generation refrigerant fluids in Asia-Pacific]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema and Daikin join forces to produce and market new generation refrigerant fluids in Asia-Pacific, creating the region&rsquo;s leader for fluorinated gas.     Arkema announces the creation of two joint ventures in partnership with Daikin, one for the production of HFC-125 on the Chinese site of Changshu, and the other for the marketing in the Asia-Pacific region of refrigerant fluid blends. The expertise of both companies in HFC production and blending associated with their market position establish this partnership as the leader for refrigerant fluids in the Asia-Pacific region.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Daikin-to-produce-and-market-new-generation-refrigerant-fluids-in-Asia-Pacific/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Daikin-to-produce-and-market-new-generation-refrigerant-fluids-in-Asia-Pacific/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 21 sep 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[20th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol, Arkema states its satisfaction with the progress achieved through the development of its CFC substitutes]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/20th-anniversary-of-the-Montreal-Protocol/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/20th-anniversary-of-the-Montreal-Protocol/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 19 sep 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas International has announced a price increase for its PMMA resins in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas International has announced a price increase of 100 &euro;/T for its PMMA resins in Europe, effective October 1st, 2007.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-has-announced-a-price-increase-for-its-PMMA-resins-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-has-announced-a-price-increase-for-its-PMMA-resins-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 13 sep 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Pebax® partners with Le Coq Sportif and Frederic Michalak in the Rugby World Cup]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In conjunction with the Rugby World Cup, Arkema has launched a new version of its  www.pebaxpowered.com  website that highlights the world of rugby and other sports applications for Pebax&reg; performance polymer.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Pebax-partners-with-Le-Coq-Sportif-and-Frederic-Michalak-in-the-Rugby-World-Cup/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Pebax-partners-with-Le-Coq-Sportif-and-Frederic-Michalak-in-the-Rugby-World-Cup/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 06 sep 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema successfully starts up the world’s largest HFC-32 production plant at Calvert City, Kentucky, USA]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The new HFC-32 refrigerant fluid plant brought on stream at the Calvert City site (USA / Kentucky) affirms Arkema&rsquo;s position among the world leaders in next-generation refrigerant fluids.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-successfully-starts-up-the-worlds-largest-HFC-32-production-plant-at-Calvert-City-Kentucky-USA/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-successfully-starts-up-the-worlds-largest-HFC-32-production-plant-at-Calvert-City-Kentucky-USA/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 06 sep 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brazilian Paper Manufacturer to benefit from research work awarded Arkema 2006 EFPG Prize]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Brazilian-Paper-Manufacturer-to-benefit-from-research-work-awarded-Arkema-2006-EFPG-Prize/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Brazilian-Paper-Manufacturer-to-benefit-from-research-work-awarded-Arkema-2006-EFPG-Prize/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 31 ago 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 2007 Half-Year Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2007-Half-Year-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2007-Half-Year-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 09 ago 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Throughout the summer, Arkema continues to assist the French Red Cross regarding life-saving techniques.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A partner to the French Red Cross for first-aid training since October 2005, Arkema has undertaken to pay during the summer &euro;10 for every completed survey of its website*.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Throughout-the-summer-Arkema-continues-to-assist-the-French-Red-Cross-regarding-life-saving-techniques./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Throughout-the-summer-Arkema-continues-to-assist-the-French-Red-Cross-regarding-life-saving-techniques./</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 27 jul 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[René Maillot, Group President of Arkema’s Vinyl Compounds Business Unit, becomes President of Autovinyle]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Since January 1997, the French association Autovinyle has brought together manufacturers supplying the automotive market, who are committed to protecting the environment through a responsible policy for managing PVC waste produced by this sector.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rene-Maillot-Group-President-of-Arkemas-Vinyl-Compounds-Business-Unit-becomes-President-of-Autovinyle/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rene-Maillot-Group-President-of-Arkemas-Vinyl-Compounds-Business-Unit-becomes-President-of-Autovinyle/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 19 jul 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Pebax® and Le Coq Sportif revolutionize the rugby boot]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&rsquo;s Pebax&reg; polymer is making a name for itself in the world of rugby with the FAVORITE and PUNCHER boots marketed by the French brand Le Coq Sportif. Two new models, both high-tech and attractive, aptly fulfill the constraints of the rugby player&rsquo;s movements. These boots will tread the grass for the first time during the Rugby World Cup in September on the feet of international French player Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Michalak, Le Coq Sportif&rsquo;s new ambassador.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Pebax-and-Le-Coq-Sportif-revolutionize-the-rugby-boot/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Pebax-and-Le-Coq-Sportif-revolutionize-the-rugby-boot/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 13 jul 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Axelera : highlights after two years of existence]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As a founding member of Axelera, Arkema is informing you of the press release from Axelera which has two years of existence.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Axelera-highlights-after-two-years-of-existence/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Axelera-highlights-after-two-years-of-existence/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 12 jul 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sanoh selected Arkema’s Rilsan® PA11 for innovative partially zero emission vehicle (PZEV) multilayer fuel line]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Sanoh Industrial Co., Ltd. (Sanoh), the leading Japanese Automotive components manufacturer, has established a new production technology for multi-layer fuel lines and commercializes this environmentally friendly solution for automotive multi-layer fuel lines.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Sanoh-selected-Arkemas-Rilsan-PA11-for-innovative-partially-zero-emission-vehicle-PZEV-multilayer-fuel-line/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Sanoh-selected-Arkemas-Rilsan-PA11-for-innovative-partially-zero-emission-vehicle-PZEV-multilayer-fuel-line/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 10 jul 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for the S 21 Antimony Triacetate catalyst]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-the-S-21-Antimony-Triacetate-catalyst/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-the-S-21-Antimony-Triacetate-catalyst/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 04 jul 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema plans to acquire Coatex]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces the planned acquisition of the Coatex group currently wholly owned by the Omya Group. This first acquisition is fully in line with the external growth strategy announced by Arkema for its core business, aiming at reinforcing high added value activities.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-plans-to-acquire-Coatex/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-plans-to-acquire-Coatex/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 03 jul 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema inaugurates its new Headquarters in Colombes]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of the ongoing transformation of its organization and of its drive to boost its competitiveness, Arkema has today inaugurated its new headquarters in the D&eacute;fense Ouest office complex in Colombes, Hauts-de Seine, France.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-inaugurates-its-new-Headquarters-in-Colombes/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-inaugurates-its-new-Headquarters-in-Colombes/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 28 jun 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase of the Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxides Luperox® range]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-the-Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone-Peroxides-Luperox-range/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-of-the-Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone-Peroxides-Luperox-range/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 27 jun 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed Recentering of CECA’s Specialty Surfactant Business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The senior management of CECA, Arkema&rsquo;s Specialty Chemicals business unit, presented a plan to recenter its specialty surfactant business to the Central Works Council on June 14th 2007. This project includes in particular the acquisition of Akzo Nobel&rsquo;s anticaking additives and the divestment of its commodity primary amine activity.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-Recentering-of-CECAs-Specialty-Surfactant-Business-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-Recentering-of-CECAs-Specialty-Surfactant-Business-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 25 jun 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed future of Arkema Vlissingen site (Netherlands)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The management of the Vlissingen site have presented a plan for the site&rsquo;s future to the Company Works Council in order to restore the competitiveness of this facility which is part of Functional Additives business unit. The Company Works Council will give its advice on July&nbsp;11.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-future-of-Arkema-Vlissingen-site-Netherlands/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-future-of-Arkema-Vlissingen-site-Netherlands/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 22 jun 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for tin stabilizers Thermolite®]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-tin-stabilizers-Thermolite/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-tin-stabilizers-Thermolite/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 22 jun 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed plan for the future of the Pierre-Bénite plant (France): end of the information/consultation procedure  with the works Council]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-plan-for-the-future-of-the-Pierre-Benite-plant-France-end-of-the-information-consultation-procedure-with-the-works-Council/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-plan-for-the-future-of-the-Pierre-Benite-plant-France-end-of-the-information-consultation-procedure-with-the-works-Council/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 19 jun 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a further increase in its EVA prices]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-further-increase-in-its-EVA-prices/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-further-increase-in-its-EVA-prices/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 14 jun 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Techtextil]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Techtextil/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Techtextil/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 11 jun 2007 09:29:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at TECHTEXTIL 2007 Exhibition in Frankfurt from June 11th to 13th]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at Techtextil tradeshow with its brands Platamid&reg;, Pebax&reg; and Kynar&reg;, its technical polymers, which specific emulsions are used in various textile applications.    &nbsp;  &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-TECHTEXTIL-2007-Exhibition-in-Frankfurt-from-June-11th-to-13th/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-TECHTEXTIL-2007-Exhibition-in-Frankfurt-from-June-11th-to-13th/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 11 jun 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema sponsors centennial celebration of Ecole Française de Papeterie et des Industries Graphiques (EFPG)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-centennial-celebration-of-Ecole-Francaise-de-Papeterie-et-des-Industries-Graphiques-EFPG/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sponsors-centennial-celebration-of-Ecole-Francaise-de-Papeterie-et-des-Industries-Graphiques-EFPG/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 11 jun 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema holds its first Shareholders Annual General Meeting June 5th 2007]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&rsquo;s Combined General Meeting, chaired by Thierry Le H&eacute;naff, Chairman and CEO, was held at the Palais des Congr&egrave;s, Paris, on Tuesday June 5th 2007, in the presence of more than 800 people.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-holds-its-first-Shareholders-Annual-General-Meeting-June-5th-2007/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-holds-its-first-Shareholders-Annual-General-Meeting-June-5th-2007/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 05 jun 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents SCALEVA™, an innovative solution for industrial descaling in food production and processing]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A global chemical player, Arkema markets SCALEVA&trade;, a new solution for detergent formulations for hygiene and cleaning in the food industry. SCALEVA&trade; ensures compliance with European directives on phosphorus emissions to water. SCALEVA&trade; is biodegradable within 28 days.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-SCALEVA-an-innovative-solution-for-industrial-descaling-in-food-production-and-processing/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-SCALEVA-an-innovative-solution-for-industrial-descaling-in-food-production-and-processing/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 04 jun 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[With Babolat, Arkema’s Pebax® treads the clay surface for the first time at Roland Garros]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Already a partner to many sports equipment manufacturers, Arkema&rsquo;s Pebax&reg; has entered the world of tennis with the launch of the new Propulse shoe from Babolat.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/With-Babolat-Arkemas-Pebax-treads-the-clay-surface-for-the-first-time-at-Roland-Garros/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/With-Babolat-Arkemas-Pebax-treads-the-clay-surface-for-the-first-time-at-Roland-Garros/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 30 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema sells its Urea Formaldehyde Resins business to Hexion]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces the sale to the company Hexion Specialty Chemicals of its Urea Formaldehyde Resins business, based on the Leuna site in Germany. The sale of this activity, which reports annual sales close to &euro; 100 M, falls in line with Arkema&rsquo;s strategy for a selective management on its asset portfolio.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sells-its-Urea-Formaldehyde-Resins-business-to-Hexion/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sells-its-Urea-Formaldehyde-Resins-business-to-Hexion/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 25 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces twofold increase of its production capacities for Platamid® copolyamide powders in China]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is to double production capacities for Platamid&reg; copolyamide powders at its Nanhui site, China, effective September 2007.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-twofold-increase-of-its-production-capacities-for-Platamid-copolyamide-powders-in-China/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-twofold-increase-of-its-production-capacities-for-Platamid-copolyamide-powders-in-China/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 24 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a price increase for Lotryl® and Lotader® effective in june 1st 2007]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a major player in ethylene acrylate copolymers in Europe, announces a &euro;150/T price increase for Lotryl&reg; and Lotader&reg; effective June 1st 2007.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-price-increase-for-Lotryl-and-Lotader-effective-in-june-1st-2007/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-price-increase-for-Lotryl-and-Lotader-effective-in-june-1st-2007/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 24 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema partners Centre Technique du Papier (CTP) and Paper Technology Specialists (PTS)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-partners-Centre-Technique-du-Papier-CTP-and-Paper-Technology-Specialists-PTS/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-partners-Centre-Technique-du-Papier-CTP-and-Paper-Technology-Specialists-PTS/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 23 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Registration of the 2006 Reference Document]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Registration-of-the-2006-Reference-Document/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Registration-of-the-2006-Reference-Document/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 22 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at the PulPaper 2007 Exhibition in Helsinki on June 5-7, 2007]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-PulPaper-2007-Exhibition-in-Helsinki-on-June-5-7-2007/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-PulPaper-2007-Exhibition-in-Helsinki-on-June-5-7-2007/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 22 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas® Frosted acrylic sheet, an a amazing cool look, for a sophisticated modern finish]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas International, subsidiary of the Arkema Group, has added Altuglas&reg; Frosted to its acrylic sheet range, bringing a breath of creative fresh air to the world of decorative design.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-Frosted-acrylic-sheet-an-a-amazing-cool-look-for-a-sophisticated-modern-finish/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-Frosted-acrylic-sheet-an-a-amazing-cool-look-for-a-sophisticated-modern-finish/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 16 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 1st Quarter 2007 Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-1st-Quarter-2007-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-1st-Quarter-2007-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 15 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Successful launch of CECA’s Siliporite® molecular sieve bead production at its Inowroclaw plant, Poland]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[CECA, Arkema&rsquo;s Specialty Chemicals business unit, announces that its new Inowroclaw plant, Poland, has begun industrial production of Siliporite&reg; molecular sieve beads for the double glazing industry.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Successful-launch-of-CECAs-Siliporite-molecular-sieve-bead-production-at-its-Inowroclaw-plant-Poland-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Successful-launch-of-CECAs-Siliporite-molecular-sieve-bead-production-at-its-Inowroclaw-plant-Poland-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 10 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at the European Coating Show 2007]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at the European Coating Show 2007 in Nuremberg, from May 8th to 10th, with a showcase of products dedicated for the Coating Industry:   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-European-Coating-Show-2007/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-the-European-Coating-Show-2007/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 09 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema sells to Taminco its Specialty Amines business in North America]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces the sale to Taminco of its Specialty Amines activity produced in the Riverview (Michigan) facility. Part of the Thiochemicals business unit, this activity generates sales of some $ 72 M. This divestment is part of Arkema&rsquo;s strategy for a selective management of its asset portfolio.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sells-to-Taminco-its-Specialty-Amines-business-in-North-America/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-sells-to-Taminco-its-Specialty-Amines-business-in-North-America/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 02 may 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Showcases Rilsan® Clear and Pebax® at MIDO 2007 Optical Fair]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will be present at MIDO 2007 optical fair, from May 4th to May 7th at Milan, with its innovative products' range in optics: Rilsan&reg; Clear G350 and Pebax&reg;.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Showcases-Rilsan-Clear-and-Pebax-at-MIDO-2007-Optical-Fair/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Showcases-Rilsan-Clear-and-Pebax-at-MIDO-2007-Optical-Fair/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 23 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Information related to the Annual General Meeting of June 5th 2007]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema informs its shareholders that they will be shortly invited to the Combined General Meeting (Ordinary and Extraordinary) to be held on Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 at 4 p.m. (on second notice) at the Palais des Congr&egrave;s, 2 place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris*.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Information-related-to-the-Annual-General-Meeting-of-June-5th-2007/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Information-related-to-the-Annual-General-Meeting-of-June-5th-2007/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 19 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[From May  1st, Arkema Thiochemicals is raising prices for 2EHTG/ 2EHMA in Asia]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Company is writing to its customers throughout Asia that prices of 2-ethyl-hexyl-thioglycolate (2EHTG, or 2EHMA) will be increased by 10% with effect on May 1st , or as contract allows.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/From-May-1st-Arkema-Thiochemicals-is-raising-prices-for-2EHTG--2EHMA-in-Asia/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/From-May-1st-Arkema-Thiochemicals-is-raising-prices-for-2EHTG--2EHMA-in-Asia/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 19 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ford approves Arkema’s Rilperm® 5040 and 5041 multilayer fuel line technology]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The advent of renewable fuels, and changes in environmental regulations modifying current fuel system requirements have put new challenges on the materials used in fuel systems. Arkema&rsquo;s new Rilsan&reg; PA12-based fuel line construction, Rilperm&reg; 5040 and 5041, have been designed to meet Ford&rsquo;s new stringent specifications for ethanol-containing fuels (WSS M98D33-A11/A12) and will be used in future Ford vehicles.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Ford-approves-Arkemas-Rilperm-5040-and-5041-multilayer-fuel-line-technology/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Ford-approves-Arkemas-Rilperm-5040-and-5041-multilayer-fuel-line-technology/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 18 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at In-Cosmetics]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-In-Cosmetics-00002/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-In-Cosmetics-00002/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 17 abr 2007 17:40:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at In-Cosmetics 2007]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at the In-Cosmetics 2007 show in Paris, from April 17th to 19th 2007 with two new products for the cosmetic market:]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-In-Cosmetics-2007/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-In-Cosmetics-2007/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 17 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema enhances its Evatane® product range]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Europe&rsquo;s leader in the HC EVA (High Content Ethylene - Vinyl Acetate) market has announced a revamp of its Evatane&reg; range.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-enhances-its-Evatane-product-range/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-enhances-its-Evatane-product-range/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 13 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New unit for cast acrylic sheet production off to a good start at Altuglas International plant in Saint-Avold]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[With its new production unit off to a good start, doubling capacity at its industrial facilities in Saint-Avold (Moselle, France), Altuglas International is reinforcing its position as European leader in cast acrylic sheet, marketed under the Altuglas&reg; trademark.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-unit-for-cast-acrylic-sheet-production-off-to-a-good-start-at-Altuglas-International-plant-in-Saint-Avold/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-unit-for-cast-acrylic-sheet-production-off-to-a-good-start-at-Altuglas-International-plant-in-Saint-Avold/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 12 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oxynitrox® S100, Arkema's oxidation catalyst for the development of perfumes and fragances]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Eager to fulfill market requirements for the development of new perfume and fragrance formulations, Arkema has developed&nbsp; Oxynitrox&reg; S100, an organic oxidation catalyst enabling controlled access to aldehyde&nbsp; structures. Additionally, this oxidation catalyst fulfills the requirements of modern chemistry which makes environmental protection a priority.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Oxynitrox-S100-Arkemas-oxidation-catalyst-for-the-development-of-perfumes-and-fragances/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Oxynitrox-S100-Arkemas-oxidation-catalyst-for-the-development-of-perfumes-and-fragances/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 12 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Appointments following the reorganization of the Vinyl Products business segment]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is reorganizing its Vinyl Products business segment, by splitting its Chlorochemicals and PVC business unit into two separate business units: Chlorine/Soda and PVC. The other two business units, Vinyl Compounds and Pipes/Profiles (Alphacan), remain unchanged. Moreover, the Vinyl Products business segment will have its own industrial management structure for its entire activity. As part of this reorganization, Otto Takken, Vinyl Products Vice President, has announced the following appointments:   &nbsp;     Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Marot-Achillas, Group President PVC business unit,      Denis Tual, Group President Chlorine/Soda business unit,      G&eacute;rard Robert, Industrial Director for the Vinyl Products business segment.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-following-the-reorganization-of-the-Vinyl-Products-business-segment/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-following-the-reorganization-of-the-Vinyl-Products-business-segment/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 11 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces an optimization of its Evatane® product range]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has decided to optimize its product range, and so plans to phase out those grades with inadequate profitability. The first grade to be withdrawn from the range is Evatane&reg; 24-03HFN, originally developed for high frequency welding used rimarily in multilayer packaging film.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-an-optimization-of-its-Evatane-product-range/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-an-optimization-of-its-Evatane-product-range/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 11 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[With its Pebax®, Arkema joins forces with Babolat to launch the latest tennis shoe Propulse !]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Visit  www.pebaxpowered.com  to find out about this new design and win a pair of shoes !]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/With-its-Pebax-Arkema-joins-forces-with-Babolat-to-launch-the-latest-tennis-shoe-Propulse-/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/With-its-Pebax-Arkema-joins-forces-with-Babolat-to-launch-the-latest-tennis-shoe-Propulse-/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 06 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema will exhibit at the JEC Composites 2007 Show, in Paris (France), Hall 1 / Booth M22]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will exhibit at the JEC Composites 2007 Show, in Paris (France), from April 3rd to 5th 2007.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-exhibit-at-the-JEC-Composites-2007-Show-in-Paris-France-Hall-1---Booth-M22/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-will-exhibit-at-the-JEC-Composites-2007-Show-in-Paris-France-Hall-1---Booth-M22/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 02 abr 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at JEC Composites]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-JEC-Composites-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-JEC-Composites-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 30 mar 2007 18:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s Rilsan® 11 at the heart of technological innovation in deep offshore oil production]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The high performance flexible pipes raising the oil from Dalia, a deep offshore field with outstanding characteristics operated by Total, were designed and manufactured by Technip from Rilsan&reg; 11, a material with proven reliability in over 25 years&rsquo; service in offshore subsea conditions with its superior temperature resistance.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Rilsan-11-at-the-heart-of-technological-innovation-in-deep-offshore-oil-production/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-Rilsan-11-at-the-heart-of-technological-innovation-in-deep-offshore-oil-production/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 29 mar 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[« Green Bitumen »: Arkema awarded 2007 Pierre Potier Prize]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, through its subsidiary CECA, has been awarded a medal for the Pierre Potier prize in the category &laquo; chemistry at the service of the environment &raquo; in recognition of its innovative formulations for bitumen blends. This major innovation helps reduce energy consumption on road construction sites, while significantly improving environmental impact and working conditions.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/-Green-Bitumen-Arkema-awarded-2007-Pierre-Potier-Prize/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/-Green-Bitumen-Arkema-awarded-2007-Pierre-Potier-Prize/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 28 mar 2007 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema continues to reorganize its activities in Rhône-Alpes (France)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Refocusing of the Pierre-B&eacute;nite plant on its most efficient activities to turn it into a competitive European site in Fluorochemicals.    Creation in Pierre-B&eacute;nite of a world-scale IT hub.    Relocation to Saint-Fons of the PVC business unit team.    &nbsp;   Firmly anchored in the Rh&ocirc;ne-Alpes region with 8 facilities and some 2,500 direct jobs, the Arkema Group has chosen the Lyon region to set up its worldwide IT hub in Pierre-B&eacute;nite and to transfer the personnel of its PVC business unit to Saint-Fons. Arkema&rsquo;s senior management have today presented to the Central Works Council a draft plan to restore the competitiveness of the Pierre-B&eacute;nite plant by strengthening its most efficient activities and shutting down its structurally loss-making production plants. This plan demonstrates Arkema&rsquo;s commitment to turn the Pierre-B&eacute;nite facility into the flagship site of its Fluorochemicals business in Europe, and to remain a major and efficient economic player in the Rh&ocirc;ne-Alpes region.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-continues-to-reorganize-its-activities-in-Rhone-Alpes-France/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-continues-to-reorganize-its-activities-in-Rhone-Alpes-France/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 22 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema has announced a Thermolite® price increase]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Due to a continuous increase in raw material and and in particular in Tin-metal price increase, Arkema's Functional Additives Business Unit announces a 13% price increase for its Thermolite&reg; tin stabilizer product line in Europe, to be effective by April 1st.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-announced-a-Thermolite-price-increase/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-announced-a-Thermolite-price-increase/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 22 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema share eligible for SRD]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-share-eligible-for-SRD/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-share-eligible-for-SRD/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 21 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The world leader in DMDS, Arkema announces a 30% capacity increase at its Lacq production plant]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[To improve its position in the global DMDS (dimethyl disulfide) market and better meet customer needs, Arkema has announced a 30% increase in the production capacity of its Lacq plant (France / Pyr&eacute;n&eacute;es-Atlantiques).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-world-leader-in-DMDS-Arkema-announces-a-30-capacity-increase-at-its-Lacq-production-plant/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-world-leader-in-DMDS-Arkema-announces-a-30-capacity-increase-at-its-Lacq-production-plant/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 21 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema has announced a price increase of its CERTINCOAT® TC100]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema will increase the price of tin based glass coatings CERTINCOAT&reg; TC100 in Europe, Middle East and Africa by 15%, application effective 1 April 2007 or as contracts permit.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-announced-a-price-increase-of-its-CERTINCOAT-TC100/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-announced-a-price-increase-of-its-CERTINCOAT-TC100/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 16 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema has announced a price increase of its HC EVA effective April 1st 2007.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The European leader for HC EVA (High Content Ethylene Vinyl Acetate), Arkema has announced a &euro;80/T price increase effective April 1st 2007.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-announced-a-price-increase-of-its-HC-EVA-effective-April-1st-2007./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-announced-a-price-increase-of-its-HC-EVA-effective-April-1st-2007./</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 16 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[www.pebax.com, Arkema’s latest website dedicated to Polyether Block Amides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has today launched a new website entirely dedicated to Pebax&reg; Polyether Block Amides, from its range of high-performance technical polymers.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/www.pebax.com-Arkemas-latest-website-dedicated-to-Polyether-Block-Amides/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/www.pebax.com-Arkemas-latest-website-dedicated-to-Polyether-Block-Amides/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 16 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2006 overview and mid-term perspectives: Press conference]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2006-overview-and-mid-term-perspectives-Press-conference/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2006-overview-and-mid-term-perspectives-Press-conference/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 14 mar 2007 09:23:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 2006 Annual Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2006-Annual-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2006-Annual-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 14 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at  PCIA]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-PCIA/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-PCIA/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 13 mar 2007 18:27:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases by 10% hydrogen peroxide production capacity at its Jarrie site, France.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The world&rsquo;s third leading hydrogen peroxide producer, Arkema is launching a major expansion plan at its Jarrie facility (Is&egrave;re - France) in 2007. Overall investments of some &euro; 7 million will help enhance the plants&rsquo; reliability and increase commercial grade hydrogen peroxide production capacity by 10% to 115,000 metric ton per year, therefore consolidating the site&rsquo;s long-term competitive position.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-by-10-hydrogen-peroxide-production-capacity-at-its-Jarrie-site-France./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-by-10-hydrogen-peroxide-production-capacity-at-its-Jarrie-site-France./</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at PCIA 2007 in Guangzhou, China]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At the PCIA 2007 tradeshow in Guangzhou, China (13 - 15 March 2007), Arkema (Stand 550) will present its Orgasol&reg; range.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-PCIA-2007-in-Guangzhou-China/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-PCIA-2007-in-Guangzhou-China/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New distribution partner for Arkema’s Cosmetic Orgasol® in China]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has selected the company Bronson &amp; Jacobs to market its Orgasol&reg; cosmetic powders in China.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-distribution-partner-for-Arkemas-Cosmetic-Orgasol-in-China/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-distribution-partner-for-Arkemas-Cosmetic-Orgasol-in-China/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Orgasol® Soft Focus: more light and fewer noticeable wrinkles]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[After a successful launch in Europe and the US, Arkema will present Orgasol&reg; Soft Focus at PCIA 2007. Orgasol&reg; Soft Focus is designed for cosmetics formulations intended for the optical lifting of wrinkles. With its extremely narrow particle size distribution, this grade makes its way into the wrinkles to play the role of micro-reflectors, thereby lighting up the dark areas to give an unmistakable lift to the skin.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Orgasol-Soft-Focus-more-light-and-fewer-noticeable-wrinkles/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Orgasol-Soft-Focus-more-light-and-fewer-noticeable-wrinkles/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Orgasol® Touch: for ever lighter and more comfortable formulations]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Orgasol&reg; Touch continues to innovate, bearing out its suitability for today&rsquo;s trends in the world cosmetics market: creamy, light and non-greasy skin care formulations and textures, which combine comfort of use and effectiveness while retaining a natural look.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Orgasol-Touch-for-ever-lighter-and-more-comfortable-formulations/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Orgasol-Touch-for-ever-lighter-and-more-comfortable-formulations/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 mar 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Nanotech]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Nanotech/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Nanotech/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 19 feb 2007 18:16:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at the NanoTech international tradeshow, in Tokyo (Japan)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema presents its latest innovations at the NanoTech international Nanotechnologies tradeshow,in Tokyo (Japan), from February 21st to 23rd, Stand 2F74.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-NanoTech-international-tradeshow-in-Tokyo-Japan/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-the-NanoTech-international-tradeshow-in-Tokyo-Japan/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 19 feb 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Didier Leblanc appointed Vice President of the "Sheet Europe" business of Altuglas International.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[On February 8th 2007, Didier Leblanc joined the Arkema affiliate Altuglas International as Vice President of the PMMA Sheet Europe activity. He will also hold the post of Managing Director of Altuglas International SA.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Didier-Leblanc-appointed-Vice-President-of-the-Sheet-Europe-business-of-Altuglas-International./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Didier-Leblanc-appointed-Vice-President-of-the-Sheet-Europe-business-of-Altuglas-International./</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 15 feb 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and École française de papeterie et des industries graphiques partnership: presentation of Arkema 2006 Award]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Ecole-francaise-de-papeterie-et-des-industries-graphiques-partnership-presentation-of-Arkema-2006-Award/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Ecole-francaise-de-papeterie-et-des-industries-graphiques-partnership-presentation-of-Arkema-2006-Award/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 14 feb 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Full year 2006 sales]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Full year 2006 sales increase by almost 3% Arkema will exceed its 2006 financial targets   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Full-year-2006-sales/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Full-year-2006-sales/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 13 feb 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema has finalized the sale of Cerexagri to United Phosphorus Limited]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has finalized the sale of Cerexagri, which specializes in the formulation and production of plant protection products, to the Indian company United Phosphorus Limited (UPL).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-finalized-the-sale-of-Cerexagri-to-United-Phosphorus-Limited/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-finalized-the-sale-of-Cerexagri-to-United-Phosphorus-Limited/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 02 feb 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fraenkische has selected Arkema’s Rilsan® PA11]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fraenkische has selected Arkema&rsquo;s Rilsan&reg; PA11 for the launch of conductive automotive fuel lines enhancing end-user safety.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Fraenkische-has-selected-Arkemas-Rilsan-PA11/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Fraenkische-has-selected-Arkemas-Rilsan-PA11/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 02 feb 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema signs an agreement with École française de papeterie et des industries graphiques at a ceremony to present its award.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-signs-an-agreement-with-Ecole-francaise-de-papeterie-et-des-industries-graphiques-at-a-ceremony-to-present-its-award./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-signs-an-agreement-with-Ecole-francaise-de-papeterie-et-des-industries-graphiques-at-a-ceremony-to-present-its-award./</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 26 ene 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed future of the Lacq - Mourenx industrial site]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The management of the Arkema Lacq - Mourenx facility has today presented to the Works Council a project for the site&rsquo;s future designed to restore its competitiveness by optimizing its operation and investing into the development of its growth activities.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-future-of-the-Lacq-Mourenx-industrial-site/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-future-of-the-Lacq-Mourenx-industrial-site/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 23 ene 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New distributorship for Arkema's cosmetics powders in France.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of the ongoing reorganization of its European distribution network for the cosmetics market, Arkema has selected the company LASERSON to market its Orgasol&reg; and Rilsan&reg; cosmetics powders in France and Monaco.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-distributorship-for-Arkemas-cosmetics-powders-in-France./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/New-distributorship-for-Arkemas-cosmetics-powders-in-France./</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 23 ene 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema and Essar announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the production of acrylic acid in India.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, a leading French chemical company and Essar Chemicals Ltd., part of India's Essar Group, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to study the feasibility of a 50/50 joint venture in India for the production and commercialization of acrylic acid and esters.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Essar-announce-the-signing-of-a-Memorandum-of-Understanding-for-the-production-of-acrylic-acid-in-India./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-and-Essar-announce-the-signing-of-a-Memorandum-of-Understanding-for-the-production-of-acrylic-acid-in-India./</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 22 ene 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MANN+HUMMEL and Ford have selected Arkema’s Orgalloy®]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[MANN+HUMMEL and Ford have selected Arkema&rsquo;s Orgalloy&reg; High Performance Polyamide for the clean air duct of the new Ford Mondeo.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/MANNHUMMEL-and-Ford-have-selected-Arkemas-Orgalloy/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/MANNHUMMEL-and-Ford-have-selected-Arkemas-Orgalloy/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 19 ene 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed future of the Soveplast Chantonnay industrial site]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The management of Soveplast&rsquo;s Chantonnay facilities (France / Vend&eacute;e) has today presented to the Works Council a project for the future of its activities designed to restore the site&rsquo;s competitiveness by optimizing its organization and investing into the development of new products.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-future-of-the-Soveplast-Chantonnay-industrial-site/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-future-of-the-Soveplast-Chantonnay-industrial-site/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 09 ene 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Catalysts - A new green tool for selective fine chemical oxidation reactions]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dr Sandra Grimaldi and Dr Jean-Luc Couturier of Arkema present a new oxidation catalyst, Oxynitrox&reg; S100.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Catalysts-A-new-green-tool-for-selective-fine-chemical-oxidation-reactions/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Catalysts-A-new-green-tool-for-selective-fine-chemical-oxidation-reactions/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 09 ene 2007 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rilsan® BioPlastic Qualified by Fujitsu for Personal Computer Components]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rilsan&reg; Polyamide 11 has been qualified by Fujitsu for personal computers and mobile phones components, as announced by the company in a press release from December 7th, 2006. Rilsan&reg; polyamide 11 is a unique biobased, high performance polymer produced from renewable castor seeds, through a unique process developed by Arkema.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-BioPlastic-Qualified-by-Fujitsu-for-Personal-Computer-Components/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-BioPlastic-Qualified-by-Fujitsu-for-Personal-Computer-Components/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 21 dic 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema boosts its partnership with the French Red Cross]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema this year has opted to send out New Year&rsquo;s Greetings cards for the benefit of the French Red Cross, a reference player in humanitarian initiatives.    &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-boosts-its-partnership-with-the-French-Red-Cross/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-boosts-its-partnership-with-the-French-Red-Cross/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 20 dic 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rilsan® Polyamide 11 for Biodiesel Wins BioAward 2006]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rilsan&reg; PA11 received a &ldquo;BioAward 2006&rdquo; at the special event organized during the &ldquo;Bioplastics 2006&rdquo; conference in Frankfurt, on December 6th and 7th. Arkema won the award in the &ldquo;Best Application, Non-Packaging&rdquo; category for its application &ldquo;Rilsan&reg; Bioplastic for Biodiesel Fuel Lines&rdquo;.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-Polyamide-11-for-Biodiesel-Wins-BioAward-2006/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-Polyamide-11-for-Biodiesel-Wins-BioAward-2006/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 13 dic 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Thermolite® and Clearstrength®: price increase announcements in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Thermolite-and-Clearstrength-price-increase-announcements-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Thermolite-and-Clearstrength-price-increase-announcements-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 08 dic 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas International  &  Arkema Italy have received the ISO TS 16949 : 2002]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Altuglas International, a subsidiary of Arkema, worldwide leader in the manufacturing and commercialization of PMMA resins is a key supplier for the automotive industry.    &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-Arkema-Italy-have-received-the-ISO-TS-16949-2002/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-International-Arkema-Italy-have-received-the-ISO-TS-16949-2002/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 06 dic 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces a capacity increase at its Balan HC EVA production plant]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Following a successful startup mid-2005, Arkema announces a 15% capacity increase for its High Content Ethylene &ndash; Vinyl Acetate (HC EVA) copolymer production plant at its Balan industrial facility. This capacity increase will come on stream at the end of 2006, and will allow Arkema to pursue its development strategy in growth markets, while consolidating its commercial rankings in particular in Europe.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-capacity-increase-at-its-Balan-HC-EVA-production-plant/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-a-capacity-increase-at-its-Balan-HC-EVA-production-plant/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 05 dic 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bioplastic Rilsan® PA11 from Arkema approved]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Bioplastic-Rilsan-PA11-from-Arkema-approved/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Bioplastic-Rilsan-PA11-from-Arkema-approved/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 01 dic 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Plast Eurasia 2006]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Arkema Group is taking part in the International Exhibition Plast Eurasia in Istanbul, Turkey. From Wednesday, &nbsp;November 29th to Sunday,&nbsp;&nbsp;December 3rd, 2006.   &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Plast Eurasia 2006 provides Arkema with a showcase for its extensive range of :]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Plast-Eurasia-2006/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Plast-Eurasia-2006/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 28 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Pollutec]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Pollutec/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Pollutec/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 24 nov 2006 09:09:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Plast Eurasia]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Plast-Eurasia/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Plast-Eurasia/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 24 nov 2006 09:04:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Plastistrength® and Durastrength® :  price increase announcements in Europe]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A price increase for Durastrength&reg; Acrylic Impact Modifiers and Plastistrength&reg; Processing Aids is required to offset the continuing escalation of major raw materials, utilities and freight costs and ease the economic strain.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Plastistrength-and-Durastrength-price-increase-announcements-in-Europe/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Plastistrength-and-Durastrength-price-increase-announcements-in-Europe/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 24 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema becomes Nanoledge’s dedicated supplier for carbon nanotubes]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Nanoledge and Arkema have reached a formal agreement for the supply of Graphistrength TM &nbsp;C100 multi-walled carbon nanotubes (high-purity carbon nanotubes).]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-becomes-Nanoledges-dedicated-supplier-for-carbon-nanotubes/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-becomes-Nanoledges-dedicated-supplier-for-carbon-nanotubes/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 21 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Paris, November 21st 2006 – Arkema’s Forane® R404A: price increase and strong demand in Europe.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Paris-November-21st-2006-Arkemas-Forane-R404A-price-increase-and-strong-demand-in-Europe./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Paris-November-21st-2006-Arkemas-Forane-R404A-price-increase-and-strong-demand-in-Europe./</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 21 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema endorses the Responsible Care® Global Charter of the World Chemical Industry]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Thierry Le H&eacute;naff, Arkema President and CEO, has today signed the Global Charter of the ICCA (International Council of Chemical Associations) that commits signatory companies to a sustainable development drive by improving their safety, health and environmental performance, and by fostering dialog with all stakeholders.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-endorses-the-Responsible-Care-Global-Charter-of-the-World-Chemical-Industry/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-endorses-the-Responsible-Care-Global-Charter-of-the-World-Chemical-Industry/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 17 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at Auto China 2006]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at Auto China 2006, Beijing (China), November 19-23, 2006.    National Agricultural Exhibition Center (NAEC) &ndash; Booth #D05]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Auto-China-2006/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-Auto-China-2006/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 17 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 3rd Quarter 2006 Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-3rd-Quarter-2006-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-3rd-Quarter-2006-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 15 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed divestment of Cerexagri to United Phosphorus Limited]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema presented today to its Central Works Council a project to sell Cerexagri, its Agrochemicals business unit, to United Phosphorus Limited (UPL), in line with its selective portfolio management*.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-divestment-of-Cerexagri-to-United-Phosphorus-Limited/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-divestment-of-Cerexagri-to-United-Phosphorus-Limited/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 14 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema is taking part in the ERTC 11th Annual Meeting, Paris, Hospitality Suite 5, from November 13th to November 15th, 2006.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-taking-part-in-the-ERTC-11th-Annual-Meeting-Paris-Hospitality-Suite-5-from-November-13th-to-November-15th-2006./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-taking-part-in-the-ERTC-11th-Annual-Meeting-Paris-Hospitality-Suite-5-from-November-13th-to-November-15th-2006./</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 13 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Proposed future of Arkema’s Headquarters]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema presented today to its Central Works Council a project for the future of its Headquarters presently based in Paris La D&eacute;fense, designed to streamline organizations and reduce the operating costs.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-future-of-Arkemas-Headquarters/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Proposed-future-of-Arkemas-Headquarters/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 10 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Raises Prices for High Performance Polyamides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective November 20th, 2006, or as existing contracts permit, Arkema is increasing by 4% the prices of its Rilsan&reg; and Orgalloy&reg; high performance polyamides. Specialty grades are subject to higher increases.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Raises-Prices-for-High-Performance-Polyamides-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Raises-Prices-for-High-Performance-Polyamides-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 08 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Showcases Rilsan® Clear G350 And Pebax® At Hong Kong Optical fair]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema showcases Rilsan&reg; Clear G350 and Pebax&reg; at the Hong Kong Optical Fair, China, booth 1H06, from November 8th to November 10th, 2006.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Showcases-Rilsan-Clear-G350-And-Pebax-At-Hong-Kong-Optical-fair/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Showcases-Rilsan-Clear-G350-And-Pebax-At-Hong-Kong-Optical-fair/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 07 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Chinacoat 2006]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[From November 7th&nbsp;to&nbsp;November 9th, 2006, Arkema is taking part in the International Exhibition Chinacoat in Guangzhou, China, booth IC831/834.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Chinacoat-2006/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Chinacoat-2006/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 02 nov 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for Organic Peroxides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective November 13th or as contract terms allow, Arkema will implement a price increase for several of its Organic Peroxides.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Organic-Peroxides/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Organic-Peroxides/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 31 oct 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents new Orevac® for rigid packaging applications]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is expanding its Orevac&reg; range of specialty adhesive resins for rigid packaging. Orevac&reg; 18921A &ndash; 18390, 18910 provide professionals of the packaging sector with solutions for every consumer need and market trend. Low odor, transparent, heat resistant and easy to use, Orevac&reg; resins are ideally suited to multilayer thermoformed trays, combining the performance of polyolefins and barrier materials.   &nbsp;  Orevac&reg; 18921A and 18390 have been specifically developed for the manufacture of transparent packaging, currently much in demand as it allows consumers to see the food inside the trays. With remarkable adhesive properties and without odor, Orevac&reg; 18921A is used for PET and PE applications, while Orevac&reg; 18390 is more suited to PET, EVOH and PE.   &nbsp;  Orevac&reg; 18910 is dedicated to PS multilayer applications. It ensures outstanding adhesive performance combined with excellent temperature behavior (high VICAT). Orevac&reg; 18910 therefore allows the hot-filling of food by optimizing filling speed. This new Orevac&reg; grade offers new solutions to packaging professionals by broadening the scope of application of PS barrier structures.&nbsp;   &nbsp;  Orevac&reg; 18390, without odor, has been specifically developed for food applications. Using Orevac&reg; 18390 helps preserve the flavor of the contents. A study based on consumer tests carried out after the trays were opened has shown that the food suffered no adverse effect, which is not the case with other adhesives.&nbsp;&nbsp;   &nbsp;  With internationally recognized brands like Orevac&reg;, Lotader&reg;, Lotryl&reg; and Evatane&reg;, Arkema&rsquo;s Functional Polyolefins business stands out in the industry by being attentive to its customers&rsquo; developments and projects, and providing them with global coverage and superior regional service from production and research facilities in Europe, Asia, and the United States.   &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-new-Orevac-for-rigid-packaging-applications/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-new-Orevac-for-rigid-packaging-applications/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 30 oct 2006 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Arkema Group, with its subsidiary Arkema Kimya sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., exhibits at Turkchem 2006.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Arkema Group, with its subsidiary Arkema Kimya sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. is taking part in the Chemical Group Fair, Turkchem 2006, in Istanbul, Turkey. From November 2 to 5, Arkema will showcase it product portfolio on Stand B46, Hall 10.   &nbsp;  &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-Arkema-Group-with-its-subsidiary-Arkema-Kimya-sanayi-ve-Ticaret-A.S.-exhibits-at-Turkchem-2006./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/The-Arkema-Group-with-its-subsidiary-Arkema-Kimya-sanayi-ve-Ticaret-A.S.-exhibits-at-Turkchem-2006./</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 27 oct 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Turkchem]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Turkchem/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Turkchem/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 26 oct 2006 09:36:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Paris, October 26th, 2006 – Arkema increases Sodium Hypochlorite price, January 1st 2007.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Paris-October-26th-2006-Arkema-increases-Sodium-Hypochlorite-price-January-1st-2007./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Paris-October-26th-2006-Arkema-increases-Sodium-Hypochlorite-price-January-1st-2007./</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 26 oct 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at IKK]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-IKK/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-IKK/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 17 oct 2006 17:32:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at IKK 2006, Nuremberg (Germany), from October 18 to 20, 2006, Hall 1 – Stand 214, and presents:]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-IKK-2006-Nuremberg-Germany-from-October-18-to-20-2006-Hall-1-Stand-214-and-presents/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-IKK-2006-Nuremberg-Germany-from-October-18-to-20-2006-Hall-1-Stand-214-and-presents/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 16 oct 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Appointments within Arkema]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Otto Takken will be appointed on October, 16, Executive Vice President in charge of the Vinyl Product segment, member of the Executive committee of Arkema, succeeding Philippe Pernot.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-within-Arkema/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Appointments-within-Arkema/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 12 oct 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Planned Closure of Arkema’s Loison-sous-Lens Plant]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema today submitted to the Central Works Committee a plan to shut down operations at the Loison-sous-Lens production plant in northern France, due to recurring losses and a cost structure that is no longer aligned with market demands.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Planned-Closure-of-Arkemas-Loison-sous-Lens-Plant/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Planned-Closure-of-Arkemas-Loison-sous-Lens-Plant/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 12 oct 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at CPHI]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-CPHI-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-CPHI-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 02 oct 2006 17:11:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at CPhI 2006, Paris, from October 3 to 5, 2006, Hall 5, Stand 5E18]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema officially launches its new organic oxidation catalyst, Oxynitrox&reg; S100, at the CPhI 2006 tradeshow in Paris, from October 3rd to 5th. A world leading producer in a number of fine chemicals sectors, Arkema also presents over 20 products used in Cosmetics and Polymer manufacture, as well as in the Pharmaceutical industry in which they are proving effective building block reagents in the manufacture of a very wide range of therapeutic products, while also promoting the synthesis of new drugs.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-CPhI-2006-Paris-from-October-3-to-5-2006-Hall-5-Stand-5E18/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-CPhI-2006-Paris-from-October-3-to-5-2006-Hall-5-Stand-5E18/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 02 oct 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema doubles high performance polyamides capacity in China,to be operational by September 2007.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has announced that it will double its high performance polyamides capacity at its Changshu site, China. This increase will come on stream by september 2007.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-doubles-high-performance-polyamides-capacity-in-Chinato-be-operational-by-September-2007./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-doubles-high-performance-polyamides-capacity-in-Chinato-be-operational-by-September-2007./</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 25 sep 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents its latest product innovations at the 16th International Micronora show in Besançon (France), 26 - 29 September 2006]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema presents its latest product innovations at the 16th International Microtechnologies show in Besan&ccedil;on (France) from 26th to 29th September 2006 (Stand 702):]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-latest-product-innovations-at-the-16th-International-Micronora-show-in-Besancon-France-26-29-September-2006/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-its-latest-product-innovations-at-the-16th-International-Micronora-show-in-Besancon-France-26-29-September-2006/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 25 sep 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema increases the prices of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) copolymers.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-prices-of-Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate-EVA-copolymers./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-increases-the-prices-of-Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate-EVA-copolymers./</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 15 sep 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2006 mid-year review]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2006-mid-year-review/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/2006-mid-year-review/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 13 sep 2006 15:47:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema : 2nd Quarter 2006 Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[INCREASE OF SECOND QUARTER OPERATING PROFIT SUPPORTED BY PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2nd-Quarter-2006-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2nd-Quarter-2006-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 13 sep 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tidjane Thiam appointed to Arkema’s Board of Directors]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At a meeting on September 12th 2006, Arkema&rsquo;s Board of Directors unanimously decided to coopt Mr Tidjane Thiam as Independent Director.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Tidjane-Thiam-appointed-to-Arkemas-Board-of-Directors/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Tidjane-Thiam-appointed-to-Arkemas-Board-of-Directors/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 13 sep 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema : 2nd quarter 2006 sales]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema&rsquo;s second quarter 2006 sales up 3% sustained by Performance Products. First half 2006 sales up 5.8%.    &nbsp;]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2nd-quarter-2006-sales/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-2nd-quarter-2006-sales/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 09 ago 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema’s position regarding the answers to the Exeltium call for tenders]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-position-regarding-the-answers-to-the-Exeltium-call-for-tenders/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkemas-position-regarding-the-answers-to-the-Exeltium-call-for-tenders/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 28 jul 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema introduces Rilsan® Clear, a new high performance transparent polyamide]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema is expanding its Rilsan&reg; range with Rilsan&reg; Clear, a new high performance transparent polyamide. Rilsan&reg; Clear meets unfulfilled needs by providing greater flexibility and easier processing than existing solutions, creating new opportunities in a number of markets, such as sports and leisure.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-introduces-Rilsan-Clear-a-new-high-performance-transparent-polyamide/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-introduces-Rilsan-Clear-a-new-high-performance-transparent-polyamide/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 26 jul 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Price increase for Altuglas® acrylic resins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Altuglas-acrylic-resins/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Price-increase-for-Altuglas-acrylic-resins/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 26 jul 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rilsan® PA11 Bio-plastic for Gas Pipe Receives Award from French Ministry of Industry]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The &ldquo;Rilsan&reg; PA11 for Gas Pipe&rdquo; project has been selected amongst 41 projects and has been awarded an &ldquo;Innovation for the Environment&rdquo; medal by the French Ministry of Industry. The medal was presented to Arkema on June 29th by Dr Yves Chauvin, 2005 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-PA11-Bio-plastic-for-Gas-Pipe-Receives-Award-from-French-Ministry-of-Industry/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-PA11-Bio-plastic-for-Gas-Pipe-Receives-Award-from-French-Ministry-of-Industry/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 21 jul 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lando Ferretti appointed Group President of Arkema’s Technical Polymers Business Unit]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Lando-Ferretti-appointed-Group-President-of-Arkemas-Technical-Polymers-Business-Unit/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Lando-Ferretti-appointed-Group-President-of-Arkemas-Technical-Polymers-Business-Unit/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 20 jul 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Christophe de Saint Louvent named Chief Executive Officer of Altuglas International *]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Christophe-de-Saint-Louvent-named-Chief-Executive-Officer-of-Altuglas-International-/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Christophe-de-Saint-Louvent-named-Chief-Executive-Officer-of-Altuglas-International-/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 11 jul 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Christophe Villain named Chief Executive Officer of CECA *]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Christophe-Villain-named-Chief-Executive-Officer-of-CECA-/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Christophe-Villain-named-Chief-Executive-Officer-of-CECA-/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 11 jul 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema continues to improve the competitiveness of its Performance Products segment]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema announces three projects to reinforce the competitiveness of its Performance Products segment. These projects concern the Technical Polymers, Additives, and Specialty Chemicals business units. The implementation of these three projects should result in the reduction of 91 positions overall*.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-continues-to-improve-the-competitiveness-of-its-Performance-Products-segment/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-continues-to-improve-the-competitiveness-of-its-Performance-Products-segment/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 05 jul 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema presents a performance plan for its Rilsan® polyamide powder production plants at its Serquigny facility (France)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema has today presented to the Works Council of its Serquigny industrial facility a project concerning the Rilsan&reg; polyamide powder production units, aimed at boosting the competitiveness of the site while consolidating Arkema&rsquo;s world leading ranking in this area over the long term.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-a-performance-plan-for-its-Rilsan-polyamide-powder-production-plants-at-its-Serquigny-facility-France/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-presents-a-performance-plan-for-its-Rilsan-polyamide-powder-production-plants-at-its-Serquigny-facility-France/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 05 jul 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CECA presents a plan to close down its Pierrefitte-Nestalas plant and further develop its Phosphorus Specialties business]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[CECA, Arkema&rsquo;s Specialty Chemicals business unit, has today presented to a Central Works Council extraordinary meeting a project for the closure of its operations at its Pierrefitte-Nestalas industrial facilities (France / Hautes-Pyr&eacute;n&eacute;es), and the future growth of its Phosphorus Specialties business, in particular through new production capacities in China, with the aim of restauring the competitiveness of this activity.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CECA-presents-a-plan-to-close-down-its-Pierrefitte-Nestalas-plant-and-further-develop-its-Phosphorus-Specialties-business-00001/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/CECA-presents-a-plan-to-close-down-its-Pierrefitte-Nestalas-plant-and-further-develop-its-Phosphorus-Specialties-business-00001/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 05 jul 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Raises Prices for High Performance Polyamides]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Raises-Prices-for-High-Performance-Polyamides/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Raises-Prices-for-High-Performance-Polyamides/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 30 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oxynitrox® S100, Arkema’s new organic oxidization catalyst]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In line with its ongoing development drive in the field of catalysis, Arkema has launched Oxynitrox&reg; S100, a new organic oxidization catalyst produced industrially by a patented process. The result of Arkema&rsquo;s innovation, this latest oxidization catalyst makes its own contribution to the demands of modern chemistry which makes environmental protection a priority.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Oxynitrox-S100-Arkemas-new-organic-oxidization-catalyst/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Oxynitrox-S100-Arkemas-new-organic-oxidization-catalyst/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 26 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces Kynar® production capacity increase at its Calvert City facility in the US]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema, worldwide leader in the high performance technical polymer polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) distributed under the tradename Kynar&reg;, announces that it intends to increase its production capacity at its Calvert City (KY, USA) facility by over 2,000 tons a year. The investment is expected to be $12 million.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-Kynar-production-capacity-increase-at-its-Calvert-City-facility-in-the-US/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-Kynar-production-capacity-increase-at-its-Calvert-City-facility-in-the-US/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 21 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema announces price increase for its Speciality Polyolefins]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective July 1st 2006, sales prices for all Speciality Polyolefins marketed by Arkema will increase by &euro;150/T.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-price-increase-for-its-Speciality-Polyolefins/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-announces-price-increase-for-its-Speciality-Polyolefins/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 15 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema exhibits at ChemSpec Europe 2006 with a large range of products]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-ChemSpec-Europe-2006-with-a-large-range-of-products/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-exhibits-at-ChemSpec-Europe-2006-with-a-large-range-of-products/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 12 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ISO 9001 : 2000 Certification (Quality) renewed for a further three years for Chlorochemicals & PVC BU.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/ISO-9001-2000-Certification-Quality-renewed-for-a-further-three-years-for-Chlorochemicals-PVC-BU./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/ISO-9001-2000-Certification-Quality-renewed-for-a-further-three-years-for-Chlorochemicals-PVC-BU./</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 12 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Zyvex and Arkema Strengthen Strategic Partnership in Nanomaterials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Zyvex and Arkema today have announced their intention to strengthen their strategic partnership by jointly developing commercial nanomaterials applications. Through a new licensing arrangement, Arkema will use Zyvex&rsquo;s patented Kentera&trade; dispersion technology, in conjunction with its own Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes (MWNTs). Arkema will also be the exclusive distributor in Europe of Zyvex&rsquo;s NanoSolve&reg; supply range.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Zyvex-and-Arkema-Strengthen-Strategic-Partnership-in-Nanomaterials/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Zyvex-and-Arkema-Strengthen-Strategic-Partnership-in-Nanomaterials/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 08 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pebax® and Lotto join forces for the launch of the new lace-less soccer boot Zhero Gravity.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Pebax-and-Lotto-join-forces-for-the-launch-of-the-new-lace-less-soccer-boot-Zhero-Gravity./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Pebax-and-Lotto-join-forces-for-the-launch-of-the-new-lace-less-soccer-boot-Zhero-Gravity./</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 07 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rilsan® PA11 receives the "Biomass Based" label from Japan Organics Recycling Association (JORA)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rilsan&reg; Polyamide 11, a unique high performance polyamide produced by Arkema, has just received the "Biomass Based" label from JORA, as it is produced from a 100% renewable raw material, namely castor seeds.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-PA11-receives-the-Biomass-Based-label-from-Japan-Organics-Recycling-Association-JORA/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Rilsan-PA11-receives-the-Biomass-Based-label-from-Japan-Organics-Recycling-Association-JORA/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 07 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at European Research and Innovation Exhibition]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Carbon nanotubes will be in the spotlight on Arkema&rsquo;s stand at the European Research and Innovation Exhibition held in Paris from June 8th to 11th.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-European-Research-and-Innovation-Exhibition/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-European-Research-and-Innovation-Exhibition/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 06 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema, industrial partner to Chinese glass manufacturer Qinhuangdao Yaohua]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arkema partners Chinese glass manufacturer Qinhuangdao Yaohua for the production of next generation CVD Low E flat glass, developed jointly by Arkema and Stewart Engineers.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-industrial-partner-to-Chinese-glass-manufacturer-Qinhuangdao-Yaohua/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-industrial-partner-to-Chinese-glass-manufacturer-Qinhuangdao-Yaohua/</guid>
      <pubDate>vie, 02 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema: 1st Quarter 2006 Results]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Results in line with forecasts given before the spin-off]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-1st-Quarter-2006-Results/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-1st-Quarter-2006-Results/</guid>
      <pubDate>jue, 01 jun 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema has been informed by the European Commission of its decision on past anti-trust practices in the Methacrylate market]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-been-informed-by-the-European-Commission-of-its-decision-on-past-anti-trust-practices-in-the-Methacrylate-market/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-has-been-informed-by-the-European-Commission-of-its-decision-on-past-anti-trust-practices-in-the-Methacrylate-market/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 31 may 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema Additives Division announces a 5% price increase for its Thermolite product line.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Additives-Division-announces-a-5-price-increase-for-its-Thermolite-product-line./</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-Additives-Division-announces-a-5-price-increase-for-its-Thermolite-product-line./</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 23 may 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Altuglas® DR 2T, a very-high resistant acrylic resin]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-DR-2T-a-very-high-resistant-acrylic-resin/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Altuglas-DR-2T-a-very-high-resistant-acrylic-resin/</guid>
      <pubDate>mié, 17 may 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Hôpital Expo]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Hopital-Expo/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Hopital-Expo/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 16 may 2006 17:27:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema is independant]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-independant/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-is-independant/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 16 may 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema delighted at the creation of Exeltium, awaiting initial tenders]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-delighted-at-the-creation-of-Exeltium-awaiting-initial-tenders/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-delighted-at-the-creation-of-Exeltium-awaiting-initial-tenders/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 16 may 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Reval chooses Rilsan® Active from Arkema]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The company Reval is joining forces with Arkema for the H&ocirc;pital Expo 2006 tradeshow to present a new multipurpose shower seat: the seat&rsquo;s metal parts are fully coated with Rilsan&reg; Active to provide a particularly effective coating minimizing bacterial growth over the long term.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Reval-chooses-Rilsan-Active-from-Arkema/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Reval-chooses-Rilsan-Active-from-Arkema/</guid>
      <pubDate>mar, 16 may 2006 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at Achema]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Achema/</link>
      <guid>http://www.arkema.com:80/en/media/news/news-details/Arkema-at-Achema/</guid>
      <pubDate>lun, 15 may 2006 15:54:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema's listing : ¨Press Conference]]></title>
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      <pubDate>lun, 10 abr 2006 18:11:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>vie, 07 abr 2006 17:36:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at JEC Composites]]></title>
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      <pubDate>mar, 04 abr 2006 17:57:00 CEST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arkema at UTECH Europe]]></title>
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      <pubDate>mar, 04 abr 2006 09:50:00 CEST</pubDate>
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