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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

Oct 10 2024
  • Products
  • CSR
  • Climate

Arkema reaches a carbon footprint of 1.3 kg CO2e/kg for the global production of its bio-based polyamide 11 chain, 80% lower than conventional fossil-based polyamides

One year ago, Arkema announced a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of its bio-based ...
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Aug 01 2024
  • Finance
  • Corporate

Second-quarter 2024 results

Solid growth in Arkema's second-quarter results evidenced by a strong EBITDA margin in a ...
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Jun 19 2024
  • CSR
  • Climate

48 hours of the Climate Fresk: Arkema gets involved!

On June 19 and 20, the 48h Climate Fresk takes place, an inter-company initiative to ensure that as ...
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May 28 2024
  • Corporate

INNOVATIVE 2023: our new Annual Report is now available

Our materials in our main markets, our actions and commitments to the climate and the environment, ...
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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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