Company Profile:
Company Type: Trader / Distributor
Introduction:
ARKEMA PTE LTD is primarily a trading and distribution company. It serves as a regional entity for Arkema, a global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials. While Arkema as a parent company is a manufacturer of a broad portfolio of chemicals, ARKEMA PTE LTD's role in the Philippines market is to manage the sales, marketing, and distribution of Arkema's products. This includes high-performance polymers, coating resins, specialty additives, and other chemical solutions, catering to various industries such as construction, automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. It functions as a commercial office and logistics hub for the region rather than operating a manufacturing factory in the Philippines.
Enterprise Products
Arkema, through its regional operations including Arkema Pte Ltd, sells a diverse range of specialty chemicals and advanced materials in the Philippines. These products cater to various industries.
Key product categories include:
Adhesive Solutions
Under the Bostik brand, Arkema offers a comprehensive range of adhesives, sealants, and related building materials. This includes products for:
Flooring installation
Tile setting and grouting
Waterproofing
General construction applications
Industrial assembly adhesives
Consumer DIY adhesives
Advanced Materials
High-performance polymers and composite resins are supplied for demanding applications in sectors such as:
Automotive (lightweighting, interior components)
Electronics (connectors, casings)
Oil and gas (flexible pipes, coatings)
Sports and leisure (footwear, protective gear)
Renewable energy (photovoltaic films, wind turbine blades)
Specific products include Rilsan polyamides, Kynar fluoropolymers, and Pebax resins.
Coating Solutions
A wide array of resins, additives, and rheology modifiers for:
Paints and coatings (architectural, industrial, automotive)
Inks
Adhesives
These components enhance durability, appearance, and performance of coated surfaces.
Industrial Intermediates
Essential raw materials and building blocks for various chemical processes, including:
Acrylic monomers and polymers (for coatings, adhesives, superabsorbents)
Fluorogases (for refrigeration, air conditioning, aerosols)
Hydrogen peroxide (for bleaching, disinfection, chemical synthesis)
Thiochemicals (for animal nutrition, odorization, polymerization)
This list covers the primary types of products Arkema makes available in the Philippine market through its sales and distribution networks.