King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Innovation is the hallmark of Arkema Inc. researchers and scientists. We develop state-of-the-art specialty chemicals and polymers that provide customers with practical solutions to the challenges and opportunities they face. As a company, Arkema is committed to developing solutions today for tomorrow’s societal needs. We have established five priorities for our R&D focus:
- Lightweight materials and design
- Electronic solutions
- New energies
- Living comfort & home efficiency
- Natural resources management
Arkema is committed to excellence, the pursuit of safety and environmental protection, optimized performance, and best case competitiveness.
King of Prussia's research and product development activities
Commitment to safety and the environment
Safety is extremely important to Arkema.
- All employees are required to devote an hour+ per month toward safety awareness training.
- All new employees participate in (5 module) SafeStart® training, and existing employees are assigned a refresher course annually.
- 30+ member emergency response team on site.
Awards and certifications
The Arkema Group, through its Common Ground® program, is committed to building relationships between our Company and its communities. Community relations enable the Group to share information about its sites with to the outside world and establish genuine relations of trust with all its stakeholders.
Community involvement
Our research and development professionals in King of Prussia are proud of our emphasis on safety, health and the environment. We support the company's efforts in product stewardship, and we strive to be viewed as a good neighbor in our community.
- The Arkema Science Teacher Program: The King of Prussia is one of the many sites that participate in this annual program. The site hosts select local teachers each summer, providing them with resources and hands-on training to help bring science to life in the classroom.
- Cristo Rey High School: Arkema has sponsored the Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School for about a decade, providing funding as well as real-life experience for four students each school year. The students work at Arkema’s sites in King of Prussia and Radnor, Pa. Cristo Rey, an independent, college preparatory school, serves students from low-income families, giving them skills to succeed in college and the modern workplace.
- Philadelphia Union Foundation: Arkema is sponsoring the Philadelphia Union soccer team, and its foundation, for the 2025-2027 seasons. This includes support for the Foundation’s iAM program, which provides low-income students in Chester, Pa. with resources to help them achieve a brighter future.
- Philly Materials Day: Arkema has been a co-sponsor of Drexel University’s regional "You be the Chemist" Challenge, which is a Materials Science & Engineering Graduate Student Symposium.
- Franklin Institute – Arkema has been a partner in support of the STEM Scholars program, a four-year enrichment program for high school students.
- United Way®: Arkema has a long-standing history of running an annual campaign to generate funding for the United Way, providing a matching grant as well as encouraging employee giving to the United Way.
- Valley Forge Revolutionary Run: For several years, Arkema has sponsored this run, including sponsoring a team of employee runners.
- Other donations: Every year, Arkema donates to local organizations, such as the Montgomery County Chamber Foundation, the Barnes Foundation, Chemical Heritage Foundation, the Science History Institute and the King of Prussia Fire Company.
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Last updated: March 2025