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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

Nov 12 2024
  • Products
  • Innovation

Arkema and Authentic Material partner to offer innovative and more sustainable materials for the luxury goods market and beyond

The partnership leverages Arkema’s leadership position in the design, manufacture, and ...
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Nov 06 2024
  • Finance
  • Corporate

Third-quarter 2024 results

High-level EBITDA margin and increase in third-quarter sales despite a macroenvironment remaining ...
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Oct 16 2024
  • Corporate
  • Innovation

Arkema - French Académie des sciences prize for innovation in chemistry for sustainable materials awarded to Markus Antonietti, professor at the Max Planck Institute 

Arkema is delighted that for its third edition, the Arkema - Académie des sciences ...
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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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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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