Ecole Pagora: Presentation of Arkema 2008 Award

11/27/2008    Press Release

The author of the best Research & 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.

Launched in 2004, this award will be presented at the graduation ceremony for engineers from the class of 2007, being held on Friday November 28 2008 in Grenoble, France.

In addition to the presentation of the Arkema Award, one highlight of the ceremony will be the presence of Mr Philippe Leydier, President CEO of the Emin Leydier Group, the European leader in recycled paper packaging, who will also address the gathering.

Arkema’s participation in this event and its backing for research in the field of fibers underlines its commitment to the paper industry.

Arkema is a major supplier of bleaching products to the paper industry, with hydrogen peroxide and sodium chlorate production plants in Asia, Europe and North America.

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A global chemical company and France’s leading chemicals producer, Arkema consists of three strategically related businesses: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products. Arkema reports sales of 5.7 billion euros. Arkema has 15,200 employees in over 40 countries and six research centers located in France, the United States and Japan. With internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets.