Arkema

Why consider this supplier?

Arkema is a global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, providing high-performance solutions for the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. The company specializes in bio-based polymers, high-performance adhesives, and sustainable materials to support the industry transition to electric and lightweight vehicles.

Capabilities

Components offered

Battery cooling lines, EV battery cell binders (PVDF), structural adhesives for body-in-white, fuel lines, vacuum control lines, engine cooling circuits, seals and gaskets, composite structural body parts, and interior laminates.

Products & services

Arkema provides advanced materials through three main segments: Adhesive Solutions (Bostik), Advanced Materials (High-Performance Polymers), and Coating Solutions. Services include technical support for material design, custom formulation of resins and adhesives, and research into recyclable composite technologies.

Key technologies

Rilsan PA11 bio-based polyamidesKynar PVDF for battery electrodesElium recyclable thermoplastic resinsBostik smart adhesivesLuperox organic peroxidesPebax elastomersRilsan Matrix for composites

Manufacturing Capabilities

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R&D focus

R&D efforts are concentrated on green energy, electric mobility, lightweighting materials, circular economy solutions (recyclable composites), and the development of bio-sourced high-performance materials.

Certifications

ISO 9001 (Quality Management)ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)ISO 50001 (Energy Management)IATF 16949 (Automotive Quality)

Volume fit

Mass market · Specialist / low volume · Ultra-low volume / hypercar