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Arkema Partners with Aofan for Forane® 1233ZD

In line with its previously announced plans to develop the supply of fluorinated specialty solution 1233zd, Arkema announces today the successful start-up of the production facility of its partner Aofan in China. Additionally, Arkema has launched the construction phase of the 1233zd line at its Calvert City, United States, manufacturing plant. These two units will increase the global availability of Forane® 1233zd over the next 18 months.

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Arkema Acquires Polimeros Especiales in Mexico

Polimeros Especiales is a well-established Mexican company producing high-performance waterborne resins for a broad range of applications in markets such as architectural and decorative paints, textiles, pressure sensitive adhesives and construction. It is a key manufacturer of emulsions in the region, achieving sales of around US$40 million in 2021 and employing 230 people.

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