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Arkema expands composite 3D Printing to its high-performance material range

11/20/2019 - Press release

Arkema is associating with new partners and expanding the use of its high-performance solutions to the 3D manufacturing of composite materials, a major development in lightweight materials. This new technology, which combines the power of 3D printing and composite materials where Arkema has a leading position, will offer new perspectives and new applications in the aeronautics, automotive, energy and construction sectors to meet the growing demand for lightweight materials.

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Arkema "makes its mark" at Formnext 2019

11/14/2019 - Press release

Arkema, a leader in advanced polymers and liquid resins for 3D printing, is taking steps forward to help customers accelerate additive manufacturing of high-tech parts. The Group has expanded its list of industrial partnerships and collaborative research programs all along the supply chain.

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Mont’s Production of Orgasol^® Cosmetics Powders now Halal Certified

11/13/2019 - Short news

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K 2019 - Arkema’s Technical Polymers business celebrates durability and long service life

10/21/2019 - Press release

With a leading portfolio of highly durable fluoropolymers, specialty polyamides, and ultra-performance PEKK resins, Arkema showcases its latest advances in durable polymers and long service-life solutions. Meet us at booth 6C57.

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Arkema Presents Legacy and Innovation Awards to Customers at K 2019

10/17/2019 - Press release

For their outstanding achievements in legacy and innovation, Arkema’s Technical Polymers business presented four customers with awards during a celebration at K Fair. Additionally, Arkema pledged to make financial contributions to the university program of their choice for each of the award recipients.

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Arkema announces a new regeneration program for high performance polymers

10/15/2019 - Press release

In partnership with Agiplast, a pioneer in the manufacturing and regeneration of engineering plastic compounds, Arkema’s Technical Polymers business announces a new program to recycle high performance polyamides and PVDF fluoropolymers.

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Arkema to increase Kynar^® fluoropolymer capacities at its Changshu plant, China

10/15/2019 - Press release

Driven by continued strong growth in the lithium-ion battery market for electric vehicles, Arkema will increase the capacity of its high-performance polymer PVDF dedicated to this market at its Changshu plant by approximately 50 percent. The investment further supports the Group’s ambition to accelerate growth in Advanced Materials

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Arkema expands its Orgasol^® specialty polyamide powders capacity in France

10/08/2019 - Press release

Arkema has successfully brought on stream a new production line for ultra-high performance polyamide 12 powders at the Mont plant in France. The Group thus increases its global capacity by over 50% to support the increase in demand for fast-growing niche industrial applications, in particular in the coatings, personal care, composites and 3D printing markets.

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New Innovation Announced for Kepstan^® PEKK Resins for Deep Draw Thermoforming

09/23/2019 - Press release

Ultra performing PAEK (polyaryl ether ketone) resins are typically not easily thermoformed in thick gauge semi-crystalline form. Arkema is excited to introduce new Kepstan^® PEKK resins specifically designed to make such parts with extreme performance properties. This opens the door to a wide range of high performance parts such as large-scale galley and interior paneling for aircraft and rail interiors, electrical enclosures, and industrial component trays.

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Arkema Expands Its Polymer Range for the Medical Market with the Introduction of Kynar^® MED PVDF

09/19/2019 - Press release

With a proven legacy in high performance materials for medical applications, Arkema now announces the expansion of its technical polymer range dedicated to this market to include select Kynar^® PVDF resins.

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Arkema Inc. to showcase its portfolio of innovative products at GlassBuild America booth 1704

09/05/2019 - Press release

Arkema will be featuring a wide range of products at GlassBuild America, which is being held September 17-19, 2019, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Innovative solutions to be presented include Kynar Aquatec^® PVDF-based finishes for window and door applications, Solarkote^® capstocks for window applications, and Bostik, Inc. sealants and adhesives for building products.

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Arkema's technical polymers business will highlight several new digital marketing tools for its customers at the 2019 K-Show, booth 6C57

09/04/2019 - Press release

Arkema will unveil a suite of new digital tools for its customers including a newly enhanced website, an advanced searchable materials database, and a series of instructional online video tutorials. Meet us at booth 6C57.

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New Consortium HAICoPAS targets innovative solutions for carbon thermoplastic composite structures.

07/10/2019 - Press release

Hexcel, Arkema and their partners are pleased to announce that their joint collaborative project “HAICoPAS” has received approval from Bpifrance and the support (grant of 6 million euros) of France’s Investissements d’Avenir program.

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Arkema selects Singapore for the production of its Rilsan^® high-performance bio-sourced polyamides

05/03/2019 - Press release

Arkema has chosen the location of Jurong Island in Singapore to build its new world-scale plant dedicated to the manufacture of the amino 11 monomer and its flagship Rilsan^® polyamide 11 resins. With this 50% increase in its global capacities announced in July 2017, the Group supports strong demand from its customers in Asia for high-performance bio-sourced solutions addressing the major opportunity of material lightweighting in particular.

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Arkema highlights 3D printed innovative industrial applications at AMUG 2019

03/28/2019 - Press release

Arkema will promote its high performance materials for 3D Printing at the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) 2019 Conference in Chicago, IL -US, from March 31 to April 4, 2019. During technical sessions, our experts will present how our materials contribute to unlock new industrial applications.

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Arkema starts first PEKK production plant in U.S.

03/25/2019 - Press release

Arkema has successfully started up a Kepstan^® PEKK (Poly-Ether-Ketone-Ketone) plant at its site near Mobile (Alabama – United States). Inaugurated today, this investment is a new step in Arkema’s ambitious growth strategy in high-performance polymers and advanced materials, the development of which is supported by the Group’s cutting-edge technologies in search of solutions for sustainable development.

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Arkema presents its latest innovations at ECS 2019 for tougher and longer-lasting coatings

03/18/2019 - Press release

Arkema continues to innovate and develop ever more efficient materials for coatings that are both tougher and easier to apply, while addressing environmental constraints. Working closely with its customers, the Group markets a unique multi-technology and multi-product offering for the paint, and coatings and adhesives markets, to be showcased at the European Coatings Show, Nürnberg, 19 to 21 March 2019 (Hall 4A – Stand 313).

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Arkema and 3DXTech bring FluorX™ filament, based on Arkema’s Kynar^® PVDF, to Ultimaker’s Cura Marketplace

03/15/2019 - Press release

Arkema has joined the Ultimaker Material Alliance Program, bringing a very high performance polymer to the program. The new PVDF-based filament is specifically designed for printing highly technical 3D parts that require extreme performance.

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Arkema presents its unique range of advanced materials for composites at JEC WORLD 2019

03/06/2019 - Press release

At JEC WORLD 2019, held from 12 to 14 March 2019 at Paris Villepinte, Arkema will be showcasing its unique range of high performance materials and cutting-edge solutions to meet growing demand for advanced composites in the construction, transportation and sports sectors. By offering resins and thermoplastic materials for the manufacture of recyclable composites, Arkema is committed to addressing the major environmental challenges of end-of-life composites.

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Arkema showcases at TCT Asia 2019 its latest collaborative innovations in 3D printing technologies

02/20/2019 - Press release

At TCT Asia, Shanghai, February 21-23, Arkema will showcase its new collaborative innovations in advanced materials for all major 3D printing technologies: powder bed fusion, filament extrusion and UV curing.

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Autodesk, Arkema and Farsoon take a collaborative step forward in advanced additive manufacturing (3D Printing)

02/20/2019 - Press release

Working together, the companies are developing an optimized software, hardware, and advanced materials ecosystem with the goal of accelerating industrial production with polymer laser sintering.

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Arkema showcases its range of performance materials for sports equipment at ISPO Munich 2019

01/31/2019 - Press release

Arkema will be present at the ISPO trade fair in Munich from 3 to 6 February to exhibit its unique range of performance materials serving the most demanding sports markets, in particular for footwear and technical textiles. Arkema will also present its latest innovations in terms of bio-based, sustainable products and its online, connected community of athletes.

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SURTECH 2019

01/18/2019 - Short news

Arkema will participate in the SURTECH 2019 in Tokyo from 30 January to 1 February 2019.