Arkema (OTCMKTS:ARKAY) is a global specialty chemicals and advanced materials company headquartered in Colombes, France. Established in 2004 as a spin-off from Total’s chemicals division, the company offers a broad portfolio of high-performance materials designed to improve durability, thermal and chemical resistance, and environmental performance across diverse industries.
Arkema’s operations are organized into four core segments. Adhesive Solutions delivers bonding, sealing, and coating technologies for markets such as packaging, medical devices, and consumer goods. Advanced Materials focuses on high-performance polymers and composite resins used in automotive lightweighting, electronics, and additive manufacturing. Coating Solutions provides waterborne and UV-curable resins for architectural, protective, and automotive coatings, while Industrial Specialties produces hydrogen peroxide, thiochemicals, phosgene derivatives, and other intermediates serving pulp and paper, mining, and water treatment applications.
The company maintains an integrated global footprint with production and research facilities across Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Arkema collaborates closely with original equipment manufacturers, formulators, and distributors to deliver customized solutions that comply with regional regulations and performance requirements. Its dedicated R&D centers focus on sustainable chemistry initiatives, including bio-based materials, enhanced recyclability, and energy-efficient processes.
Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thierry Le Henaff, Arkema is publicly traded on Euronext Paris and available over-the-counter in the United States under the ticker ARKAY. The company emphasizes innovation, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship as cornerstones of its strategy to support long-term growth and meet the evolving needs of its global customer base.
