Geneseo, New York
Products and markets
More commonly known by the tradename Luperox® organic peroxide, those made at the Geneseo site are used to cure boats, tubs, and spas. Others are used to allow plastics to be more easily processed for shaping and in the manufacturing of kitchen countertops. Our plant also produces peroxy-dicarbonates used to make PVC, which is then used to make many familiar products such as vinyl siding and plastic piping. The plant also produces a variety of benzoyl peroxides used in acne medication, whey powder processing, and polystyrene.
The Geneseo site has been operating in this community for more than 70 years.
Key figures for 2025 |
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Number of employees |
73 |
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Local economic impact (payroll/utility/property taxes paid annually) |
$~10 million |
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Investment in health, environment and safety |
$600,000 |
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Safety record |
More than 4 years without a lost-time injury |
Commitment to safety and the environment
Ongoing conservation projects (including energy/water)
Scrap / plastic recycling
Responsible Care® member -- an industry-wide initiative among members of the American Chemistry Council - demonstrating a commitment to health, safety, and the environment
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
- Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) – We are charter members and have conducted plant tours and safety training with members of the local fire department and Emergency Medical Service.
- Community Advisory Panel (CAP) – Consisting of local residents, community leaders, and plant employees, the CAP serves as a forum to inform the community about Arkema and address any questions or concerns our neighbors may have.
- Science Teachers Program – We provide a summer science workshop for local elementary science teachers, with materials and learning used more broadly across multiple grades.
- Collaborations with Community Organizations – We work in varied capacities with community organizations such as ARC, BOCES and the VFW.
- Local High School Job Shadowing – We accept requests for job shadows from students and school leaders.
- Toys for Tots – We gather donation items annually for distribution to families in need during the holiday season.
- College Internships Opportunities – We partner with area colleges such as RIT to provide internships to students working in Engineering, Science and Production.
- Livingston Chamber of Commerce
- Rochester Business Alliance
Geneseo is recognized with the Manufacturing Pillar Award at the Radnor Plant Managers Meeting in 2025. The award recognized the innovation in an alternative process for APF55 and ATC50W Anhydrous Pastes.
Plant leadership meets with Zev Siegfeld, representative for Congresswoman Claudia Tenney in 2026. Mr. Siegfeld toured the plant and spoke with various employees about the importance of Businesses such as Arkema and the positive economic impacts they make in rural communities.
Annually, Geneseo welcomes internship students from area colleges such as the Rochester Institute of Technology. Working together with our plant engineers, chemists and professionals, these internship students gain invaluable knowledge and experience to take into their future careers and the world.
Geneseo strives to collaborate and support community organizations and causes. Examples of local collaborations include The Teresa House, The Livingston County ARC, Livingston County’s BOCES Educational Program, Imagine It Recycling Initiative, Toys for Tots and The Livingston County Veterans of Foreign Wars pictured here with Geneseo Plant Management.
Luperox® is a registered trademark of Arkema Inc.
Responsible Care® is a registered trademark of the American Chemistry Council
Last updated: July 2026