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A world player in specialty materials, Arkema employs nearly 7,300 people in France, either directly or through its subsidiaries (MLPC International, Rheology and Specialty Additives, and Bostik), representing 36% of the Group’s total workforce.

An entrepreneur in innovation, Arkema fosters interaction with its stakeholders and provides its customers with concrete solutions for addressing the challenges of an ever-changing world. The Group develops, produces, and markets products and materials with high added value, as well as adapted services across all industrial sectors.

Strong roots in France

Arkema France has 26 production sites and seven research and development centers throughout the country.

  • Adhesives Solutions, Advanced Materials, Coating Solutions, and Intermediates: Arkema’s three business segments, comprising several leading international product lines, are present in France.
  • The Group carries out approximately 45% of its production in France, and Arkema France generates sales representing 8% of Arkema’s worldwide turnover.

Arkema strives to maintain a strong foothold in France and, to this end, is carrying out several modernization and development projects at its Lannemezan, Mont, and Honfleur facilities. This commitment is reflected in the Group’s investments: on average, since 2006, nearly half of Arkema’s capital expenditure has been in France.

Our latest news

Feb 29 2024
  • Corporate
  • Finance

Full-year 2023 results 

The Group delivered a solid financial performance in 2023 in a demanding macroeconomic environment, ...
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Feb 20 2024
  • Careers

Arkema launches its 2024 work-study campaign

Our new 2024 work-study recruitment campaign was launched in mid-February. At Arkema, we encourage ...
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Feb 01 2024
  • Corporate
  • Products
  • Finance

Arkema completes its 40% increase in global Pebax® elastomers production capacity

To support its customers’ strong growth, in particular in the sports and consumer goods ...
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Jan 29 2024
  • Careers

Arkema takes 3rd place in Capital's ranking of the 500 "2024 Best Employers"!

“Capital” French magazine has just published its 10th edition of its ...
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Focus on…

Our innovation policy in France

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Our disability policy in France

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Our educational approach in France

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Our Professional Equality and Diversity policy

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Arkema Inside

Discover where our products are in your daily life!

Watch the video or download the booklet to see examples of everyday applications with Arkema products and materials.

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L'atelier 4.20 by Arkema

Discover L’atelier 4.20—enjoy a virtual tour to experience it as if you were there! Our headquarters in Colombes (located in France’s Hauts-de-Seine department) houses this facility, which showcases Arkema’s expertise and embodies the Group’s vision of innovative materials.

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