Franklin, Virgina
Products and markets
The wire and cable industry uses Di-Cup® and Vul-Cup® organic peroxide pure grades to improve the durability and service life of polymer insulations without sacrificing cleanliness standards. The products are used to crosslink the polymer in the insulated portion of the cable to provide greater thermal stability against the high temperature generated by medium and high voltage power transmission. Luperox® liquid organic peroxides offer absorption performance in processes where faster absorption time is necessary without the need for melting equipment.
The rubber industry uses Di-Cup® and Vul-Cup® organic peroxide supported grades in automotive rubber parts to provide optimum crosslinking, which reduces failures in high temperature and oxidative environments. The products are also used throughout the rubber industry to improve the compression set resistance of the compound, eliminate discoloration and provide greater low-temperature flexibility of the vulcanizate.
Key figures for 2024 |
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Number of employees |
80 employees on site, where three separate companies are co-located. Five Arkema employees are based at this plant. |
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The local economic impact of (includes payroll/utility/ property taxes) |
$2.6 million |
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Investment in health, environment, and safety |
$1 million |
Commitment to safety and the environment
The facility is a Responsible Care® member - an industry-wide initiative among members of the American Chemistry Council - demonstrating a commitment to health, safety, and the environment.
The plant focuses on improvement projects to strengthen and reinforce plant processes safety and occupational safety systems.
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 open up its sites to the outside world and establish genuine relations of trust with all its stakeholders.
Community involvement
- Plant leaders participate in the Franklin/Southampton and Isle of Wight County Local Emergency Planning Committees, meeting with emergency response officials and local manufacturing facilities to discuss the emergency response and provide information to first responders.
- The Franklin plant (including Arkema, Solenis, and Synthomer employees) is one of the largest contributors to the Franklin/Southampton County United Way®.
- The site donates to a range of additional organizations, including the local Fire Department, Chamber of Commerce, Food Bank, Rotary club and Angel Tree.
- The maintenance department, operated by Solenis, has paired with Paul D. Camp Community College to offer apprenticeship programs for aspiring electricians and mechanics in the local community.
Luperox, Di-Cup and Vul-Cup are registered trademarks of Arkema Inc.
United Way is a registered trademark of United Way of America.
Last updated: October 2025