ARKEMA is a recognised brand thanks to its unique positioning, cutting-edge innovation, commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
The group specialises in specialty materials, with a presence across 55 countries. It generated a global revenue of around €8 billion last year.
Its dynamic development in the chemical industry began more than 15 years ago.
Arkema has invested more than €200 million in the construction of a plant in Kerteh, Terengganu, to produce major sulphur intermediate products for the animal feed, food supplement, agrochemical and petrochemical industries.
The Kerteh plant began operating in 2015, and doubled its capacity last year to cater to rising demand.
Here, Arkema works in collaboration with the CJ group to produce bio-methionine using the world's first innovative bio-based industrial amino acid production process.
The sustainability and high efficacy of this process significantly contribute to the reduction of carbon footprint in the animal feed and poultry industries.
Another category of Arkema's product range is its coating resins. Its Malaysian coating resins business, established in 1991, includes a manufacturing plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor, with an annual capacity of up to 40,000 metric tonnes.
The group has also made its Malaysian office the technical and marketing centre for coating resins in the Asia-Pacific region. The business offers an extensive product range of coatings, adhesives, inks and construction materials for markets in Southeast Asia.
These products are used in the manufacture of decorative paints, marine and coil protective coatings, and industrial wood and vehicle finishes.
In addition, more than 100 researchers in 10 technical centres worldwide work directly with coating resins customers to provide customised, innovative solutions based on sustainable technology.
Such global coverage makes Arkema the right partner for both international and local paint and coating producers.
The Malaysian Bostik business, which joined the Arkema group in 2015, operates a manufacturing facility in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
The Bostik plant houses a number of manufacturing assets, including powder and hot melt production facilities, water-based production facilities and cartridge packaging facilities, to serve the construction, consumer goods and adhesives markets in Southeast Asia.
Arkema regularly organises CSR programmes in Malaysia. These include activities to promote environmental awareness, educational talks in schools and local communities, and donations to orphanages in Seremban, Johor Baru, Paka and Kerteh.
Arkema is committed to nurturing talent in Malaysia by being a responsible manufacturer and providing employment and training opportunities, besides promoting health, safety and diversity while aiming for inclusive and sustainable growth.
