Arkema is exhibiting at the 14th International Exhibition for Suppliers to the Pulp and Paper Industry in Stockholm from May 27th to 29th. The event is being organized by the Swedish Association of Pulp and Paper Engineers (SPCI), which will also celebrate its 100th anniversary during the gathering.

SPCI 2008 is the largest event in the world for suppliers to this sector, and one of the major tradeshows for paper industry players. At its latest edition in 2005, SPCI welcomed 944 exhibitors from 31 countries and 14,190 visitors from 63 countries, confirming its success.

For Arkema, a leading supplier of chemicals for paper pulp bleaching, SPCI 2008 is an opportunity to confirm its commitment to the pulp and paper industry, and have direct contacts with the industry’s community as a whole.

Arkema representatives will be welcoming visitors to the Arkema stand to discuss the Group’s strategy, illustrated by its latest investments, as well as its new product and service package designed to help pulp and paper manufacturers improve their operations. Alpure®, the new trademark for Arkema’s sodium chlorate, will also be presented to the public, together with the Group’s latest innovations in the paper pulp sector.

The world’s third largest producer of hydrogen peroxide with 5 production facilities in Asia, Europe and North America, Arkema confirms its commitment to supporting your growth and developments, and is proud to help you benefit from brightness.

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 reported sales of 5.7 billion euros in 2007. 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.