This year marks the third anniversary of Arkema’s acquisition of Polímeros Especiales, a leading company in Queretaro, Mexico, specialized in waterborne resins. Since joining Arkema, the site has become a key contributor to the Group’s growth strategy in the region, while continuing to strengthen its strong local reputation, serving fast growing markets, such as new energies, clean mobility, living comfort, infrastructure efficiency and more.
The integration of Polímeros Especiales into Arkema has been a true success thanks to the dedication of our teams and the trust of our customers. This milestone reflects our commitment to continue growing in Mexico and to strengthen Arkema’s role as a key partner in sustainable innovation.
Commitment to sustainability
Sustainability is at the core of our operations. Under Arkema, the Queretaro site continues and expands its environmental initiatives, including:
- Eco-designed product formulations that reduce environmental impact and footprint,
- Responsible manufacturing practices, such as waste reduction, energy efficiency, and careful resource management,
- Engagement with local communities to promote environmental awareness.
Looking ahead, the Queretaro team is targeting mass-balance* ISCC+ certification in 2026, reinforcing Arkema Mexico’s commitment to more sustainable sourcing and circularity. This certification will strengthen traceability of renewable and recycled inputs, and allow customers to access products with lower carbon footprints.
Customer intimacy and long-term partnerships
Customer satisfaction and trust remain a top priority. Thanks to its strong local presence and technical expertise, Arkema Mexico maintains close relationships with customers, supporting them in their growth and innovation journey. This spirit of collaboration and partnership is key to building long-term success in the region.
With the upcoming mass-balance* ISCC+ certification and our strong customer partnerships, Arkema Mexico is well positioned to deliver high-quality and sustainable solutions to the market.
A trusted supplier in the market
With decades of expertise, the Queretaro site has earned recognition as a reliable supplier of high-quality products. Now as part of Arkema, the company continues to provide tailor-made solutions that meet the specific needs of customers across multiple industries such as Architectural, Building and Construction, and PSA.
Strengthened brand identity
Over the past three years, a progressive branding process has been carried out to align Polímeros Especiales with Arkema’s global identity. This integration highlights the strong synergies between the two companies, while also preserving the local know-how and customer proximity that make the site unique.
* The mass balance traceability chain is a method used to track the flow of materials through a production system. and attribute the inputs of a production process, to outputs of that production process through certified bookkeeping. This distinct accounting method verifies that the certified feedstock has replaced an equivalent quantity of fossil raw materials at the beginning of the supply chain and can be attributed to the product-to-be-sold, ensuring that both input and output are balanced. [Source ISCC]