Arkema

Arkema Singapore Company Profile

Business Type: Manufacturer with significant production facilities, also serving as a regional commercial and technical hub for sales and distribution.

Company Overview:

Arkema Singapore is a key operational and strategic hub for Arkema, a global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials. The company's presence in Singapore is substantial, encompassing significant manufacturing capabilities, research and development activities, and commercial functions that serve the wider Asia Pacific region.

Manufacturing Focus:

Arkema operates state-of-the-art production facilities in Singapore. A prominent example is its high-performance polymer plant, which manufactures Kynar PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride). This facility is crucial for supplying advanced materials used in various demanding applications, including new energies, water treatment, construction, and electronics. Arkema also has a presence in thiochemicals production in Singapore.

Regional Hub:

Beyond manufacturing, Arkema Singapore serves as a vital commercial and technical center. It manages sales, marketing, and customer support for a broad range of Arkema's innovative solutions across the Asia Pacific market. The Singapore entity leverages the country's strategic location, skilled workforce, and robust infrastructure to drive growth and deliver value to its customers in the region.

Innovation and Sustainability:

Consistent with Arkema's global strategy, Arkema Singapore is committed to innovation and sustainable development, focusing on solutions that address global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and access to new technologies. Its operations in Singapore contribute significantly to Arkema's commitment to delivering high-performance and sustainable materials.

Arkema's operations in Singapore involve both manufacturing and sales of a range of specialty chemicals and advanced materials.

Products manufactured in Singapore include:

Methyl Mercaptan

Dimethyl Disulfide (DMDS)

Key product categories sold and distributed by Arkema from its Singapore regional hub encompass:

High Performance Polymers such as Kynar PVDF, Pebax, and Rilsan Polyamide 11 and 12

Coating Resins and Additives for paints, adhesives, and sealants

Adhesives under the Bostik brand for various industrial, construction, and consumer applications

Thiochemicals, including those produced locally and a broader portfolio

Organic Peroxides for polymerization and crosslinking

PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate) also known as Plexiglas or Altuglas

Fluorogases used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and other industrial processes