harrod uk ltd is a british manufacturer of sporting equipment and netting based in lowestoft , suffolk .

it is a family run business founded in 1954 by the current chairman ron harrod , who converted fishing nets in to gardening and agricultural netting .

the association with sports began when harrod uk was approached to produce a pair of football nets and the accompanying football posts .

the business has expanded to employ over 136 individuals .

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harrod uk rugby posts are used in top level venues such as twickenham , murrayfield and the aviva stadium . all rugby posts are manufactured in the uk and are available in aluminium or steel . rugby post protectors also available .
harrod sport ltd is the uk ' s leading manufacturer of football goal posts , hockey goals , tennis posts and general sports ground equipment .
harrod uk started back in 1954 with a £300 investment to buy old fishing nets , repair them and sell them on as garden netting .
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harrod uk football goals are manufactured in the uk and available in a multitude of designs and sizes , ranging from full size , 9v9 , small sided to 5 aside and futsal . netting , corner poles , flags and various ball stop and crowd protection systems complete the range .
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harrod uk hockey goals are manufactured in the uk and are available in a multitude of designs in aluminium or steel , ranging from the international london 2012 goal to fence folding and freestanding options . hockey nets , technical officials shelters , stick racks , bag trolleys , corner poles and mini target goals also complete the range .
integral weighted goals . harrod were the first company in the uk to design and manufacture a range of integral weighted goals for hockey . this market leading concept is now an industry standard for freestanding aluminium goals .
harrod , from cheltenham , glocs , also discovered that charles harrod started trading in 1824 , a decade earlier than previously thought , as a draper in southwark on the south side of the thames under the name charles henry harrod haberdasher and draper .
all harrod football goals are independently certified and apply to bs - en safety standards .
had harrod been deported one can safely assume harrods would have shut down long before his son , charles digby harrod , turned it into the high street superpower it remains to this day .
we are the uk ' s leading manufacturer of goals , posts and nets , and supply some of the biggest sporting occasions and venues around the world .
its founder charles henry harrod , dodged being deported to australia for handling stolen goods in 1836 .
under charles harrod and then his ambitious son , charles digby harrod , harrods steadily expanded . by 1880 it was a thriving department store , offering everything from medicines and perfumes to clothing and food .
in 2019 , harrod ' s millennium posts will be used at the rugby world cup in japan .
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welcome to harrod sport , a company with strong heritage , values and a passion for all things sport .
founder ron harrod , now 83 , started the business using skills traditionally associated with the town’s fishing industry .
all harrod hockey goals are independently certified and apply to safety standards . installation is available on all posts .
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charles harrod moved the shop to its present site , brompton road , in 1854 to escape the vice of the inner city .
harrod said his interest in the store and the harrod family began in 1986 when his then 11 year - old daughter came home from school and asked if his wife and him could help to fill in a family tree that she had been studying in class .
members of the harrod family remained in charge of the business until 1889 , when it was sold and a limited company was formed .
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currently , harrod supply football goals to clubs of all levels across europe , as well as to over 90 % of premier league clubs .
harrod manufactured football posts have been installed in a wide range of venues worldwide including wembley stadium , dubai sports city and the fa ' s st . george ' s park , the england national team ' s training facility . harrod goals have also been supplied for events including the 2015 u20 world cup .
harrod ' s professional posts have been supplied for major events including the 2013 rugby sevens world cup and the 2003 and 2015 rugby world cup .
while charles harrod was in prison , his brother william , who ran a jewellery shop in southwark , south london kept an eye on his grocery business .
we are the innovators within our industry . we research , build and deliver ground - breaking products at every turn . it ' s what harrod sport stands for .
however , while mr moran ended up on board the transport ship sarah to tasmania , charles harrod , by the skin of his teeth , avoided the same fate .
the petition worked and charles harrod spent a year in prison before another petition secured his release . from that day forward , he gained a reputation for honest dealing .
the knightsbridge store was established in 1849 by charles henry harrod . beginning in a single room and employing two assistants and a messenger boy , it mainly sold tea and groceries .
court records show harrod’s accomplice richard moran , who was a porter at fellow grocers messrs booth , ingledew & co , stole 112lb of currants and passed them on to him .
the company’s main business is now manufacturing goalposts and is a pioneer in goalpost safety , with chief executive chris harrod representing the united kingdom on the european standards committee for goalpost safety .
harrod produce a wide range of hockey goals and equipment for all age groups and conditions . take a look at our range to find the right type for your school or club .
harrod produce a wide range of rugby posts and equipment for all age groups and conditions . take a look at our range to find the right type for your school or club .
harrod manufactured hockey goals have been used in a major range of events worldwide including the fih champions trophy , the 2014 commonwealth games , london 2012 and the rio 2016 olympic games .
his great - great - grandson robin harrod , a 71 - year - old retired gp , unearthed the information while researching his book the jewel of knightsbridge , the origins of the harrods empire .
its sister company , harrod horticultural , was set up in 1998 . it has been exhibiting at the chelsea flower show for 11 years and this year won best chelsea garden product of the year 2014 .
harrod manufactured rugby posts are designed , developed and built in lowestoft and have been installed in a wide range of world - class rugby venues including twickenham , dublin ' s aviva stadium , cardiff ' s millennium stadium and murrayfield .
it is now run by mr harrod’s children , chris and stephanie , with support from sales and marketing director les saunders and manufacturing director david bowling – and employs 125 people at its site in pinbush road on the south lowestoft industrial estate .
with 15 per cent of the company’s turnover coming from specified and bespoke products , particularly from the horticulture side of the business , harrod uk looks set to enjoy continued growth over the coming years as it seeks to continues to invest in training , technology and product development : “investment in products and people is key ; our training plan is top heavy , but remains an integral part of the business as we start with appraisals and lead up to the development of new machining and technology , which then needs to be handled . we also have three brand new pieces of kit coming to our facility in the first quarter of 2017 , which will enable us to further diversify our manufacturing capability , ” says david .
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goals are available in a wide variety of sizes and constructions . these include aluminium , steel and pvc posts , permanent fittings for posts in parks or schools and freestanding posts to allow greater flexibility of use . by identifying the needs of different groups , harrod is able to supply posts in a wide range of designs and sizes for all levels and age groups .
ms harrod said it was a fantastic achievement for “a little company from lowestoft” to be competing on the world stage . she added : “our motto is ‘whatever it takes’ . it came from the staff but that is also my dad’s mentality . it is still true . it is the way we treat people and we like to think it is the way people treat us as well . ”
the foldaway euro portagoal is an excellent example of harrod ' s innovation . designed as an effective pre - match solution for professional clubs , the goal is quick to assemble and demount , making it ideal for warm - ups . this goal ' s combination of professional build quality and practical design have seen it used at world - class stadiums including wembley , aviva stadium and the santiago bernabéu in madrid .
known for embracing , driving and delivering a policy of continual improvement , not only for the products supplies but the services offered , harrod uk places innovation at the heart of its operations . as such , ongoing investment is placed in customer focused research , internal process improvements and research and design departments . “we have been building year - on - year on our land , and , with the last bit of land we had we made the strategic decision to open a centre of innovation ; this development is in line with our plans for the company’s future , to diversify further and develop many new products . it is here that our team of 11 designers will operate in a larger design office with cad and other design technology as well as a workshop to put things into practice . we previously had designers in different locations , however , they can now all brainstorm together and share best practice ; sport and horticulture are now also together in this state - of - the - art building , so the future is looking rosy thanks to our cutting edge facilities and fantastic team of employees .
the company started in horn hill , producing its first wooden and steel goals in 1959 . the business expanded further in 1963 with its first netting machine , steel cutting machine and a larger workforce . additional factory space was created in 1976 and the company built its factory in pinbush road in 1979 with the office accommodation coming later . in 1980 , harrod achieved its first £1m annual turnover , acquired its first lorry and launched its now ceased body bild fitness equipment range .
while innovation , quality and reliability are strengths that are key to the company’s success , so too is safety , which the company has been an advocate of since its establishment . “we definitely lead the way for safety , ” confirms david . “in fact , ron harrod was on that’s life with esther rantzen calling for standards for goals to be introduced as sadly children were getting injured and even killed by sub - standard goals ; he was a huge advocate of british standards on football goals and there are now standards for these . today his son chris is on the bsi committee , so yes , we remain very safety conscious , even if a feature won’t add value to a product , we add it for safety . ”
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our 120 , 000 sq . ft factory in lowestoft , suffolk is the hub of innovative design and product development .
our dedicated research and design team continuously strive to improve and develop our product ranges .
the hallmark of our quality is driven by our attention to safety , quality and service .
utilising over 60 years of experience our highly skilled net makers produce the widest range of netting available within the industry .
our dedicated team of drivers and installation engineers ensure all of our customers receive a first class service .
we are proud of our history and how we have grown . however , where we have consistently and continually succeeded is how we tackle the future .
our research and design department is second to none in the field of sports equipment manufacturing . it continues to grow because we invest in it . we know how important it is to solve problems for our customers , and we enjoy doing it .
all of our equipment is made on our site in lowestoft , in suffolk . we are a british manufacturer through and through and , rightly so , we are very proud of this fact . our customers can always be confident of the quality of our products .
we are proud suppliers to the 2015 rugby world cup , 2014 glasgow commonwealth games and the london 2012 olympic and paralympic games .
our portfolio includes national stadiums across the world including wembley , twickenham , millennium , aviva , hampden park , murrayfield , croke park and the ethiad as well as st george ' s park , the football association ' s national football centre .
we are also proud partners of england hockey , england netball and badminton england .
our products can be seen at a multitude of prestigious events and venues worldwide . we are trusted because of our knowledge and our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction .
a company which has marked 60 years in business has shown no signs of slowing down as it continues to make its name on the world stage .
six decades down the line , the lowestoft - based company has become recognised as a market leader in the sports industry and boasts a multi - million pound turnover .
a few years down the line , the company started to produce football nets , and later goal posts – and its sport division was born . since then , it has gone on to supply goals and nets for the euro 96 football tournament , rugby world cups , commonwealth games and the 2012 olympics in london .
the company is now seen as an industry leader and is often heavily involved with the planning stages of sporting events , including the 2014 commonwealth games in glasgow .
the man charged with murdering lowestoft man scotty tarrant has been named as stephen butcher .
high - flying flags of st george , a possible big screen for the final and even a pledge to name new roads after players .
the remarkable achievement of a community group has been recognised with an invitation to parliament .
a symbolic milestone was reached as french and english towns celebrated the 40th anniversary of their twinning .
the man who was killed during a fatal stabbing in lowestoft has been named as scotty tarrant .
firefighters cut off the roof of a car to free a person trapped inside after two cars crashed during rush - hour .
detectives are continuing to quiz a 23 - year - old suspect after a man was stabbed to death in lowestoft .
the mayor of lowestoft has spoken out about the “shocking” increase in knife crime following the fatal stabbing of scotty tarrant .
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lightweight and portable freestanding aluminium folding goals for use on grass , synthetic . . .
fence folding goals use hinged supports to easily fold flush against a fence , creating space for other sports when not in use .
integrated weight goals provide strength and safety in addition to manoeuvrability on synthetic surfaces .
while full size goal posts are designed for adults , fa guidelines advise that they are also suitable for 11v11 format matches at u17 and u18 level .
this size of posts can also be used for u15 and u16 level in 11v11 formats .
below are the size specifications for full - sized professional goal and pitch markings . these formats and guides are outlined by the fa :
full - sized football pitches can vary dramatically in size . the length must be between 100 and 130 yards , with a width no less than 50 yards and no more than 100 . the fa recommended the following dimensions :
for more details on goal and pitch sizes for your age group , please contact your local county fa .
if properly maintained , posts can last 10 years , but general wear and tear or rust could reduce the life of your posts .
to protect against this , regular maintenance is essential . this includes regular checks for fixtures and fittings and using maintenance paint to help prevent rust spots on steel posts .
football goal posts come in a variety of sizes and fittings for different needs . take a look at our range to find the right type for your school or club .
hockey 5s is an official short form of 11 - a - side hockey . it is . . .
all of our posts are prototyped , developed and built in lowestoft . we supply a wide range of hockey equipment including target boards , indoor pitch perimeter boards and target goals to help with training at all levels of the sport .
fence folding goals are designed for synthetic surfaces and use hinged supports to easily fold flush against a fence , creating space for other sports when not in use .
standard posts will take between 2 and 3 weeks to be delivered , with bespoke posts featuring team colours and branding taking between 4 and 6 weeks .
if properly maintained , posts can last 10 years , but general wear and tear and rust could reduce the life of your posts .
to protect against this , regular maintenance is essential . this includes checks for fixtures and fittings and the use of maintenance paint when required .
suppliers of hockey goals and pitch equipment to the women ' s hockey world cup .
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13 . 5m hinged millennium - two piece upright bottom & middle sections only .
making the posts easier to set up and remove , hinged post assembly rollers simply need to be attached to a tractor ' s roll bar . by allowing the vehicle to take the weight of the posts , they are quicker to put up and easier to bring down for maintenance .
socketed posts are securely fitted into the ground using cement . while moving the posts will be more challenging , the stability and safety make these an excellent option for clubs and schools .
for both rugby league and rugby union , the posts should be 5 . 5m apart and connected by a crossbar 3m from the ground . the height of posts can vary depending on the age and level of the players .
it is recommended that pvc post protectors are added to the lower section of the posts to help protect players .
one of the most common causes of damage to rugby posts are strong winds . for this reason , it is recommended to take down posts in these conditions .
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the football association has provided the following guidance on pitch and goal post dimensions .
london department store harrods has been sold by its owner mohammed al fayed to the qatari royal family for £1 . 5bn .
recognised for its celebrity - endorsed sales , food hall and signature green bags , harrods is one of the world ' s largest and most famous department stores .
with more than a million square feet ( 90 , 000 sq m ) of space , harrods sells luxury and everyday items across seven floors and 330 departments .
its motto is omnia omnibus ubique - all things for all people , everywhere - and the store attracts 15 million customers each year .
harrods steadily expanded , and by 1880 was a thriving department store , offering everything from medicines and perfumes to clothing and food and attracted wealthy customers .
its expansion suffered a knock in 1883 when a fire destroyed the store . this did not halt the owners , however , who duly rebuilt the store , with the help of architect charles william stephens , into what it is today .
known for its grandeur , when the store reopened it had a palatial style , featuring a frontage clad in terracotta tiles adorned with cherubs , swirling art nouveau windows and was topped with a baroque - style dome .
harrods became a public company in 1889 and by the 1890s it had established a bank and estate agency and a department selling exotic pets that lasted until the 1970s .
during world war ii , the store transformed itself from selling luxury goods to making uniforms , parachutes and parts for lancaster bombers .
in 1985 the store returned to private ownership when egypt - born mr al fayed and his brother ali bought house of fraser for £615m , snatching it from mining conglomerate lonrho .
the takeover bid was bitterly fought as mr al fayed had previously served on lonrho ' s board but left nine months later after a disagreement .
lonrho ' s director , the late tiny rowland , took his campaign against the takeover to the department of trade who duly held an inquiry .
the subsequent report , issued in 1990 , concluded that the al fayeds had lied about their background and their wealth .
we are satisfied that the image they created between november 1984 and march 1985 of their wealthy egyptian ancestors was completely bogus .
the public feud between the businessmen appeared to reach reconciliation in 1993 however mr rowland later accused mr al fayed of breaking into a safety deposit box held at the store .
this dispute was later settled with mr rowland ' s wife after his death .
harrods has twice experienced bomb attacks by the ira . in 1983 , six people were killed and 75 injured after a car exploded in an adjacent street while in 1993 , four were injured when a bomb was placed in a litter bin outside .
the store controversially introduced a dress code in 1989 which included a ban on wearing high - cut , bermuda or beach shorts ; swimwear ; cycling shorts and flip flops or thong sandals .
in 1994 , the al fayed brothers let go of the other house of fraser businesses in a stock market flotation , keeping only harrods .
by 2000 , the harrods empire had expanded to take in outlets at airports and on the qe2 cruise ship .
mr al fayed also added his own personal touches to the store , such as the egyptian room , which is adorned with several busts of himself .
following the death of his son , dodi , and diana , princess of wales , in a car crash in august 1997 , mr al fayed created a memorial to the couple in the store .
he also made a series of allegations about the circumstances of the death and the british royal family .
in 2000 , mr al fayed decided to not renew his royal warrants , saying that since neither the queen , nor prince charles had shopped in harrods for several years , continuing to display the royal crescent would be
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harrods now employs about 4 , 000 staff . the sale includes all parts of the group , including harrods estates and the charter aircraft service air harrods .
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he continues : “although the sports market has been positive for us , the growth we want isn’t there , which is why we have diversifiedoperations by expanding into the horticulture segment . we chose this sector as it requires the same skill , materials , machinery and overheads that we have in sports ; we began with fruit cages , metal work with nets around them , and now have a vast range , continually introducing new and bespoke products to our range . ”
“to remain at the forefront of our sectors , we have to keep thinking outside the box because you can’t invent a new sport but you can find ways to make a product friendlier for the customer ; this could be through making it stronger without making it more expensive , as well as easier to handle and easier to store . making a product better for the customer is what we are number one in the market for , which is why we want these designers to streamline products and enhance them . we may not be the cheapest in the market , but we deliver a quality product and a fantastic allround service ; if a customer calls us today saying they want a core product tomorrow , we will get it to them tomorrow , ” says david .
“while brexit has led to uncertainty , we also see a lot of opportunities for growth ; we have a business plan in place for the next five years , which includes new products , new technology and progression into new markets , ” he concludes .
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iconic department store harrods was once on the brink of closure because of its owner’s criminal behaviour , a new book has revealed .
he was only saved from his sentence of seven years transportation ( deportation ) by a petition on his behalf which vowed he would turn his back on crime .
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while charles was away his brother took over the business but i doubt he would have stuck it out for seven years . he was in ill health anyway and died when charles would have still been away . there was no one else who could have taken on the business .
also , the vast majority of people who went to tasmania didn ' t come back . they made their life there as they were made to feel welcome and you had to pay for your own passage back to england .
with this being the case , i believe , had charles been deported , it would have been the end of harrods .
he started a grocery business in upper whitecross street , north of the thames , in 1831 and in 1834 he founded a grocers and tea shop in cable street in london ' s east end .
the growth of the grocery business was kick - started by tea . when the east india company monopoly was removed in 1833 , harrods ' took advantage of the new prospects of trade with china and india .
its expansion suffered a knock in 1883 when a fire destroyed the store , but it was rebuilt with the help of architect charles william stephens into what it is today .
the store was taken over by the burbridge family who ran it until 1959 . subsequently harrods has been owned by the house of fraser group , mohammed al fayed and qatar holdings .
harrods was the first store to boast a ' moving stair ' , a primitive form of escalator which was presented to a mistrustful public in 1898 .
its star - studded clientele has included oscar wilde , charlie chaplin , noël coward , laurence olivier and many members of the british royal family .
today , the main building has about a million square feet of sales floor and at night the store ' s facade is lit up with 12 , 000 light bulbs .
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arkema is a leading specialty chemicals and advanced materials company headquartered in colombes , near paris , france .

created in 2004 when french oil major total restructured its chemicals business , arkema was introduced at the paris stock exchange in may 2006 .

with a turnover of 7.7 billion € , arkema has 19,000 employees in more than 50 countries , 13 research centers worldwide , and a total of 137 production plants in europe , north america and asia .

arkema is organized into three business segments : coating solutions , industrial chemicals and performance products .

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as the biggest industrial site of arkema worldwide , arkema changshu site includes several different arkema plants on this platform .
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in 1880 , the most common arkema occupation in the usa was laborer . 100 % of arkema ' s were laborers .
2004 : creation of arkema , following the reorganisation of the total group’s chemical branch . kem one’s current business developed as part of arkema’s vinyl products division
arkema ' s main research and development facilities in the united states provide critical support to operations at arkema ' s 30 + sites in the americas .
arkema group was created in 2004 as a result of the reorganization of total ' s chemicals business , but the predecessor of arkema entered china in 1984 .
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a fire burns at the arkema chemical in crosby , texas , last week .
arkema inc . ' s pilot plants develop research concepts for real world production .
arkema proposes to buy total ' s adhesive company bostik for euro 1 . 74 bn
looking for a career at arkema china ? visit our career page for more information .
arkema spurs renewed momentum by refocusing on specialty chemicals and divests its vinyl business segment .
coatex’s businesses offer strong synergies with arkema and represent a downstream activity of arkema’s acrylic monomer production sites in bayport , texas , and carling , france , the company said .
for more information on bostik and arkema’s synergies , call 800 - 7 - bostik .
arkema : bostik acquires floor preparation systems from cgm , inc . in the united states
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arkema has an innovative approach to relationships between the group , its facilities and their environment .
arkema china has achieved tremendous development and historic milestones through internal growth projects and selective acquisitions .
arkema china has 8 facilities throughout the region , specializing in chemical industry solutions and applications .
nick walker , one of arkema inc . ' s first developmental sales program graduates , provides insight into his time as a sales representative for arkema inc . ' s fluoropolymers division .
arkema was set up in italy in 1930 and for the last 10 years has operated in the country under the name arkema . methyl methacrylate , polymethyl methacrylate , ammonium sulfate and organic peroxides represents the group’s specialties in the country . all arkema srl products are marketed in europe .
arkema boosts its presence in asia and intensifies its r & d efforts in china . arkema lays the foundation stone of a new research and development center on its changshu site near shanghai .
arkema ' s envia ® program helps its client formulators to reach their targets related to sustainable development . envia ® products are self - certified by arkema to have the following guaranteed characteristics :
both bostik and arkema have individually worked to protect building exteriors . bostik manufactures best - in - class sealant products , and arkema offers industry - standard kynar ® resin - based coatings .
arkema launches into the development of cutting edge technologies for the nautical sector . a human and technological adventure begins with the sponsorship of the arkema - région aquitaine multi50 trimaran and team lalou multi .
arkema gmbh produces hydrogen peroxide , odorants , organic peroxides and coating resins on 5 industrial platforms .
the products manufactured in the german plants are marketed worldwide from the düsseldorf headquarters of arkema gmbh .
the kirchheimbolanden branch office of arkema gmbh has been operating in the kirchheimbolanden commercial park since 1993 .
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arkema celebrates its # 10years ! tenth years after being publicly listed , arkema has become an innovative , agile , global chemical producer with a regionally balanced portfolio , providing specialty chemicals and advanced materials .
between 1966 and 2003 , arkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976 , and highest in 2002 . the average life expectancy for arkema in 1966 was 53 , and 79 in 2003 .
bostik , the world’s n° 3 in industrial adhesives , is arkema’s largest acquisition , completed in february 2015 . this new arkema business contributes to the group’s ambition to become world leader in specialty chemicals .
since july 2011 the site of arkema coating resins ( formerly cray valley kunstharze gmbh ) in zwickau has complemented arkema gmbh’s product range with a plant producing solvent - borne resins and waterborne resin dispersions .
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arkema officials told reporters monday that 100 families were helped to find housing since the evacuations began tuesday .
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the case was closed several months ago . arkema did not immediately respond to a request for comment .
2 years after the company’s creation , the adventure continues with arkema’s listing on the paris stock market .
a global chemical company and france’s leading chemicals producer , arkema consists of three strategically related businesses : vinyl products , industrial chemicals , and performance products . arkema reports sales of 5 . 7 billion euros . arkema has 15 , 200 employees in over 40 countries and six research centers located in france , the united states and japan . with internationally recognized brands , arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets .
arkema designs materials and innovative solutions for the construction industry , including coating solutions , adhesives and sealants .
the new chinese lab of caotex and arkema emulsion systems will provide support for coatings formulation and evaluation .
in working with arkema , bostik has designed its own piece that also features arkema’s kynar aquatec ® coating to prevent moisture from seeping into the mosaic and bostik’s pro - ms 50 sealant to waterproof it .
arkema’s offer for bostik includes clear undertakings to continue operations sustainably and safeguard existing jobs and employee benefits .
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arkema inc . ' s process technologies ensure the safest and most advanced production techniques throughout our facilities .
discover how arkema inc . has grown into a company with thousands of products used in hundreds of applications that touch millions of lives each day . see here the creation of the arkema group from our global site .
the arkema group is the world ' s largest supplier of fluorinated blowing agents for the rigid foam market .
arkema inc . was officially launched in 2004 , but has been producing industry and specialty chemicals since the 1800s .
bostik and arkema have also begun sharing marketing strategies , which has opened up new relationships for both companies . for example , bostik and arkema have started to co - exhibit at various trade shows such as metalcon and ire .
arkema recently organized its operations into three business segments : high - performance materials , industrial specialties and coating solutions .
the arkema inc . facility in torrance supplies latex emulsions to manufacturers of coatings , adhesives , and construction products .
the activities of arkema group are organized into three segments : high performance materials , industrial specialties and coating solutions .
in your opinion , what are the main qualities that you need to grow your career at arkema inc . ?
arkema inc . ' s analytical and systems research uses a variety of techniques to develop new products and processes .
see the feature articles of this online edition for an in - depth interview with arkema coating resins’ global group president .
with its main research center in changshu , jiangsu , arkema stays close to the local customers and brings efficient support .
arkema developed kynar aquatec® , an aqueous pvdf / acrylic emulsion that can be applied to a broad range of substrates .
arkema inc . has over two dozen facilities throughout the united states , supplying industry with specialized solutions and improved applications .
our research and development center in cary provides the arkema coating resins business unit with research and strategic developments in coatings .
the headquarters of arkema deutschland gmbh are located in düsseldorf and provide all central services for the facilities and business units .
victory for team arkema lalou multi ! skippers lalou roucayrol and alex pella win the transat jacques vabre 2017 race on board the trimaran multi50 arkema . the pair complete the legendary coffee race in 10 days 19 hrs 14 min and 19 s .
arkema is committed to taking every possible step to find solutions for everyone concerned , in particular through internal or external redeployment .
arkema recognises that changes in resins and glues have fundamentally transformed various sectors , including construction , transportation , and consumer products .
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the anagni plant , in lazio , is a recent acquisition of the arkema group , specializing in the organic peroxides production .
arkema inc . is committed to developing solutions today for tomorrow’s societal needs . dedicated to sustainable growth and development , two thirds of arkema ' s r & d efforts are focused on sustainability , via six primary , forward - looking innovation platforms :
arkema inc . ’s analytical and systems research supports new process and technology development in the americas through a variety of techniques .
with an roe of 12 . 99 % , has arkema sa . ’s ( epa : ake ) management done well ?
arkema china produces specialty chemicals for asian customers with 6 facilities , in different cities , specializing in chemical industry solutions and applications .
arkema is one of the world leaders in materials for the coatings industry . coating resins is a global products line of the arkema group , offering an extensive range of products to support customers in the coatings , adhesives , inks , and construction products markets .
in the forefront of research , the arkema group is a regular recipient of prizes for its innovations , in france and abroad .
since arkema acquired bostik in february 2015 , these two global leaders have started building synergies that improve both companies as a whole .
arkema inc . ’s research and development team strives to create an industry standard as a leader in technology and advancement in sciences .
the cary , nc research and development center provides strategic direction and innovative research in support of the arkema coating resins ( acr ) business unit . the facilities at cary provide support to arkema ' s r & d ; efforts in the americas and worldwide .
arkema’s combined shareholders general meeting was held on 7 june under the chairmanship of thierry le hénaff , chairman and chief executive officer .
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i applied for the job at arkema because it fit what i was looking for . the developmental sales program provided extensive training and invested in me as an employee . sales at arkema are b to b industrial sales , and that fit my personality very well .
arkema bolsters its positions in the asian market with the creation of sunke in partnership with jurong chemical , acrylic acid leader in china .
le hénaff also confirmed that arkema would pursue its “operational excellence initiatives” which are aimed at offsetting part of the inflation on fixed costs .
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both bostik and arkema are excited to further develop and continue to work together to benefit the construction market with the companies’ quality products .
the arkema research center in king of prussia , pa places a strong emphasis on support to its businesses , customers , and employees .
the job of development / application engineers is to make sure that arkema’s solutions and products meet customer expectations and respond to market trends .
arkema’s acquisition from total of coatings resins from both cray valley and cook composites and polymers and the photocure resins of sartomer is now final .
on thursday evening , arkema said the evacuation zone remained in place and that there was
evidence suggesting
other fires may break out .
initiated by bostik in 2013 , the laboratory - house project for sustainable construction has now become a reality with the smart house by arkema .
by 2020 , the arkema group is aiming to become one of the global leaders in speciality chemicals and to generate sales of €10 billion .
in arkema mexico matamoros the workers are very upset about the salaries and this past month in may they paid us very little money in utilities .
this project would entail the loss of 41 positions across the various arkema france facilities , and the creation of 24 positions in the lyon region .
arkema is the world leader in the production of pvdf ( polyvinylidene fluoride ) resins . this range of thermoplastic resins exhibits exceptional properties , in particular weathering resistance , chemical resistance , and superior mechanical properties in a wide range of temperatures . arkema markets its production under the kynar ® brand .
with its wet labeling range , arkema coating resins offers an efficient solution to partially or totally replace casein in your cold glues for bottle labeling .
the new asia - pacific coatings application laboratory of coatex and arkema in changshu , china , will provide technical support to coatings customers . . .
the arkema gmbh günzburg facility , close to ulm , has been producing an extensive range of organic peroxides under the tradename luperox ® since 1955 .
arkema in italy has 7 plants ( rho , porto marghera , spinetta marengo , boretto , ficarolo , gissi and anagni ) . as a responsible corporate citizen , arkema is committed to safety as a priority and to providing all relevant information to the public in the event of an incident .
faced with the depletion of fossil fuel resources , arkema is working to develop new energies , products created from renewable raw materials and lightweight materials which save energy . faced with a rising world population and increasing water shortages , arkema also continues to work on new water treatment and conservation solutions .
arkema is a global , diversified chemicals manufacturer with expertise in the production of nylon and nylon derivatives , among many other materials . with its north american subsidiary headquarters in king of prussia , pennsylvania , arkema adds high performance materials to the polyone distribution portfolio , both close to home and worldwide .
paris – arkema’s acquisition from total of coatings resins from both cray valley and cook composites and polymers and the photocure resins of sartomer is now final .
arkema k . k . and central glass co . ltd . launch distribution agreement for forane ® 1233zd foam blowing agents and heat transfer products in japan
2012 : in july , arkema divests vinyl business to the klesch group . creation of kem one , a new company fully integrated in the vinyl sector
a culture of innovation , closeness to customers and a willingness to continually adapt to a changing world are part of arkema ' s dna .
arkema provides practical and economical solutions , including glues , adhesives , grouts and sealants , and related technologies , that comply with technical and environmental standards .
the arkema group generates annual revenues of €7 . 5 billion , and holds leadership positions in all its markets with a portfolio of internationally recognized brands .
arkema coating resins in grand rapids produces a range of resin technologies that are used in construction and architectural coatings , traffic paints , and many others .
thierry lemonnier , chief financial officer , then presented arkema’s excellent financial performance in 2015 and early 2016 , and confirmed the group’s outlook for the year .
the share capital of arkema at 31 december 2017 is composed of 75 , 870 , 506 shares corresponding to 85 , 632 , 241 voting rights .
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arkema inc . in blooming prairie , minnesota produces a range of sustainable products , such as epoxidized soybean and linseed oils for a variety of industrial uses .
the arkema inc . plant in crosby produces quality organic peroxides used to make acrylic resins and other plastics , and can be found in some consumer products .
a global supplier , the arkema inc . facility in houston makes linear and tertiary mercaptans and carbon disulfide for use in insecticides , herbicides , and fungicides .
arkema inc . ’s plant located in pineville , louisiana produces odortech natural gas and propane odorants used by municipalities , natural gas pipeline companies , and others .
arkema inc . ’s west chester plant makes acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers for inks , coatings , electronics , adhesives , sealants and many other applications .
epa also sent its aerial surveillance aircraft to test resulting smoke from the fires at arkema epa’s plane instrumentation is capable of measuring 78 different chemicals , including peroxides .
through its acrylics activity , arkema produces and markets intermediate products ( acids and esters ) for the chemical industry . it also supplies cationic monomers for water treatment .
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i see my future at arkema much like the 6 month rotation i went through . there will be challenging times , rewarding times , and times for growth .
the controlled burn at arkema inc . was ordered sunday to allow crews to stop waiting and get to work assessing the threat at the flooded facility , authorities said .
m . arkema is now a part of you . when they remove the tumor , if you ' re still alive , mail it to them as a souvenir .
a global chemical company and france’s leading chemicals producer , arkema has 137 production sites and 13 research centers across some 50 countries and employs around 19 , 200 people .
by working together , bostik and arkema are able to further plans of improving exterior building construction overall . furthermore , this relationship’s value extends beyond the two companies’ goals .
arkema’s offer values bostik ( wholly owned by total ) at €1 . 74 billion ( around $ 2 . 25 billion ) , representing 11 times the company’s ebitda .
the site is the largest export branch of arkema gmbh . more than 80 % of leuna‘s production is sold outside germany . approximately 160 people are employed in günzburg .
with r & d centers in three geographic divisions around the world , arkema is recruiting a number of employees in the area of research and development . join us !
smoke rises from the arkema chemical plant friday in crosby , texas , after hurricane harvey ' s floodwaters knocked out equipment used to cool the plant ' s volatile chemicals .
the group acquires the sartomer and cray valley specialty resins activities ( paints and coatings ) from the total group . these acquisitions provide arkema with new growth drivers in asia .
organized in three business segments , arkema is focused on targeted acquisitions , innovation and emerging markets in order to fulfil its aim to become a global leader in specialty chemicals .
i see my future at arkema much like the 6 month rotation i went through . there will be challenging times , rewarding times , and times for growth .
arkema shut down the facility as hurricane harvey approached last week . it also evacuated employees and residents within 1 . 5 miles of the plant as a precaution after it flooded .
the arkema group is one of the world leaders in the production of acrylic monomers . thanks to their unique properties , these products contribute to the comfort of daily life by :
houston ( icis news ) - - french chemicals producer arkema has completed the acquisition of coatex , a manufacturer of high valued added acrylic polymers , the company said on monday .
bostik’s americas industrial adhesives unit , however , offers 915 , a product that is miami - dade county product control approved and can adhere to arkema’s kynar resin - based coatings .
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census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your arkema ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .
the arkema group is one of the world’s leading producers of fluorochemicals . its forane ® range of products includes refrigerants , foam blowing agents for foams , solvents and propellants for aerosols .
this unique house concept is designed to test and develop new solutions for constructions , as well as allow arkema and bostik to demonstrate their know - how regarding materials and energy efficiency .
at the shows , bostik and arkema promote building construction systems as a whole . by having aligned messages , both companies further building longevity and support symbiotic relationships between coatings and sealants .
paris : total has received an offer from the french group arkema , one of the world’s major players in specialty chemicals , to acquire its bostik affiliate , a global adhesives company .
the arkema gmbh kirchheimbolanden branch operates a plant for the conditioning of hydrogen peroxide . approximately 10 employees run this unit . product tradenames include albone ® , peroxal ® and valsterene ® .
arkema’s crosby plant produces liquid organic peroxides that are used in the manufacturing of thermoplastics , which are in turn used in a range of products from cars to food packaging to cleaning products .
products produced from the liquid organic peroxides made at the arkema crosby plant , include countertops , acrylic - based paints , polystyrene cups and plates , pvc for pipes , packaging and siding .
arkema is one of three global producers of waterborne and solvent resins for paints , and through its coatex subsidiary , one of the leading manufacturers of rheological additives for waterborne formulations and processes .
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the arkema plant in chester , formerly coatex ® and polacryl , lcc , manufactures low - voc resin technologies and additives for formulators of coatings , finishes , sealants , adhesives and others .
the group gets involved on several campus , all over the world . arkema has partnerships with yamagata university in japan , donghua university in shanghai or the the hanyang university in south corea .
altuglas international relies on the strong and solid business network of arkema group . a network that combines its skills and experience to create a true technological synergy , making advancements in the industry !
on may 24 , 2018 , the u . s . chemical safety board ( csb ) completed an eight - month investigation by issuing its final report on the events that took place at arkema’s crosby , texas site as a result of hurricane harvey . arkema’s response to that report , and four fact sheets summarizing key aspects of the report , can be found to the right .
bostik ( arkema subsidiary ) acquires xl brands , a leading company for soft flooring adhesives in the united states . with this latest acquisition , the group actively pursues its development strategy in specialties .
arkema inc . officially launched in 2004 , but the company said it traces its roots back to the 1850s when it was founded as the pennsylvania salt manufacturing company by five quakers in philadelphia .
as a global integrated leader in pmma ( polymethyl methacrylate ) , also called “acrylic glass” , altuglas international , a subsidiary of arkema , develops innovative products which meet the needs of its customers .
role in jospel : arkema will propose to reduce thermal conductivity of glazing and more specifically use its new grade of altuglas shieldup material , which is impact resistant but with no haze with temperature .
arkema is a long - time solution provider in the paints , coatings and adhesives market , focusing on ways to maximize durability , chemical resistance and operational efficiency , while increasing customer cost savings .
arkema coating resins offers a range of pressure sensitive adhesives ( psa ) to provide the right balance of adhesion , cohesion and tack required for the manufacture of psa tapes , labels and films .
before joining arkema , i was a student at florida state university . i majored in professional sales and hospitality management . while at florida state i was a member of the florida state sales team . the sales team is a competitive team comprised of the top 10 % of students within the major . i was able to find out about arkema though the lead professor of my major .
king of prussia , pa houses arkema ' s u . s . headquarters and main research and development facility in the americas . the site plays a large role in arkema ' s r & d ; activities . the researchers and scientists work to develop state - of - the - art specialty chemicals and polymers , providing customers with new , practical solutions to the challenges they face .
coatex and arkema emulsion systems have announced the opening of a new asia - pacific coatings application laboratory in changshu , china , to provide technical support to their coatings customers in the region . the new facility will host a technical team with expertise in all of the companies’ technologies and applications . the team will be fully dedicated to providing support for coatings formulation and evaluation to customers . both businesses are part of the arkema group and their product lines for the coatings market are highly complementary . arkema emulsion systems focuses on latex binders , while coatex is entirely dedicated to water - based rheology additives . on the same changshu site , a water - based rheology modifier plant will be operational in the coming months , followed in 2012 by latex production lines for arkema emulsion systems products .
arkema fosters interaction with its stakeholders , and innovates around 6 solution - oriented research platforms which shape the group ' s r & d to address the major global trends today and in the future .
arkema has world - class production capacities in the u . s , europe and asia totaling more than 400 , 000 tons per year . all production facilities are iso 9001 and iso 14001 certified .
coatex employs a staff of 300 people worldwide and had sales of €150m ( $ 214m ) last year . arkema has sales in the range of €5 . 7bn per year , the company said .
arkema france today presented to the central works council a project for the future organization of its goods and services procurement , aimed at centralizing within the lyon region all purchasing functions for its various industrial sites .
in a steadily growing adhesives market , bostik’s development drive and the synergies identified between the two groups will enable arkema to continue strengthening its profile as well as its resilience to changes of the economic environment .
arkema’s combined shareholders general meeting was held on 7 june under the chairmanship of thierry le hénaff , chairman and chief executive officer . the shareholders adopted all resolutions recommended by the board of directors , including :
the king of prussia research location is the primary r & d location for arkema inc . in north america . the campus is occupied by over 140 r & d employees , comprising the research teams from many business units within arkema inc . these teams are engaged in research activities that focus not only on the regional needs in the americas , but are involved in research programs that have global significance as well .
the latest emergency unfolded in crosby , texas , northeast of houston , wednesday when officials said they have no way to prevent an explosion at a chemical plant as floodwaters inundated the facility owned by arkema inc .
arkema is a global chemical manufacturer and a producer of other kinds of industrial materials with more than two dozen facilities in the united states , including two in texas , one in crosby and another in bayport .
census records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your arkema ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .
arkema is a worldwide european chemical actor with about 14 , 000 employees spread across 40 countries . the company’s activities are organized into three business segments : high performance materials , industrial specialties , and coating solutions . through the subsidy altuglas international , arkema is dedicated to acrylic glass within industrial specialties . among others , altuglas has developed a nanostructured material based on controlled radical polymerization of block copolymers leading to altuglas’ shieldup material .
a subsidiary of the arkema group , mlpc international has been developing its expertise in the chemistry of cs2 ( carbon disulfide ) , cncl ( cyanogen chloride ) and s2cl2 ( amines ) for almost sixty years .
on sunday , arkema and the harris county fire marshal ' s office said the six remaining trailers were degrading but had
failed to ignite completely ,
forcing hazard assessment teams to stay out of the plant .
to get it over with , the company said ,
a decision was made by arkema inc . in coordination with unified command to take proactive measures to initiate ignition of the remaining trailers through controlled means .
to assist with its customers’ growth , ceca , an arkema subsidiary , announces a project to double specialty molecular sieve capacity at its honfleur site in france , i . e . some 60 million euro capital expenditure .
arkema has posted a 12 . 5 % year - on - year growth in earnings ( ebitda ) at a “record high” of €1 . 19bn for the full fiscal year 2016 , the company announced 28 feb .
arkema coating resins offers efficient solutions to fulfill the needs of the wood and paper markets through a broad portfolio of homopolymer and copolymer emulsions which cover all the main application processes thanks to a wide range of viscosities .
arkema provides materials and technologies for architectural and industrial coatings , building and decorative paints , transportation , marine and maintenance coatings , traffic paints , adhesives and sealants , electronics , textiles , non - wovens and leather .
arkema offers waterborne , solvent - borne , photo - cure , high solids , and powder - coating resins , as well as additives and rheology modifiers , acrylic monomers , and a wide range of specialty materials .
this heavily application - and customer - oriented r & d is regularly rewarded . in january 2018 , and for the seventh year in a row , arkema joined the 2017 top 100 global innovators from clarivate analytics .
the french national research agency ( anr ) , the french environment and energy management agency ( ademe ) , or the bpifrance ( public company providing financing aid for innovative projects ) work hand in hand with arkema .
understanding how arkema sa . ( enxtpa : ake ) is performing as a company requires looking at more than just a years’ earnings . today i will run you through a basic sense check toread more . . .
the arkema günzburg site makes regular donations to the municipal school system as well as to various community associations for organized sports and other leisure activities . contributions extend to co - sponsoring of the annual „kultursommer der stadt günzburg“ festival as well as to close cooperation of the site’s firefighters with the local fire departments in günzburg and wasserburg . in partnership with günzburg’s adult education center , arkema offers organized tours of the plant to the general public .
he also said that the integration of speciality adhesive company bostik , which was bought in july 2016 , had enabled arkema to achieve the earnings growth it had set for itself for the acquisition a year ahead of schedule .
through its worldwide presence , arkema offers one of the most comprehensive service , including reliable and customized logistics , safe handling expertise and technical support for process optimization and storage practices . with research centers equipped with the most advanced technology in king of prussia ( pa , us ) and in lyon ( france ) arkema is a leader in the development of new applications for growing markets and offers a comprehensive range of h 2 o 2 market solutions including :
in light of the quality of the project , total has granted arkema an exclusivity period to pursue the offer , and it will be presented to the relevant employee representatives , as part of the required information and consultation procedures .
an international player and france’s leading chemicals company , arkema is aiming to become a world leader in specialty chemicals . its growth strategy is based on innovation , an increased presence in emerging markets and targeted acquisitions in new activities .
the arkema gmbh vastorf branch supplies the entire german market and that of neighbouring countries with odorants for natural gas and lpg . for customers located in germany , a free container pick - up and delivery service is provided nationwide .
king of prussia , pa has been home to arkema inc . ' s research center since 1992 and was the r & d home for predecessor company , pennwalt , since the 1950’s . located approximately 20 miles outside philadelphia , in the vicinity of historic valley forge national park , the arkema inc . campus resides on more than 40 acres within a short distance of major highways for the philadelphia area and a short drive to the philadelphia international airport .
arkema sa . ( enxtpa : ake ) , a chemicals company based in france , received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the enxtpa in the over the last few months , increasingread more . . .
the cray valley and cook composites and polymers resins will join the emulsion systems business unit as part of a new structure named arkema coating resins , while the sartomer activities ( photocure resins ) will make up a new business unit .
the arkema group was created in october 2004 , following the reorganization of total’s chemicals branch . thanks to innovation , targeted acquisitions and investments in emerging countries , it has become a recognized world player in the field of specialty chemicals .
arkema reaffirms its expertise in thiochemicals ( sulfur derivatives ) technologies with the commissioning of the kerteh plant in malaysia . the site produces dmds ( dimethyl disulfide ) and methyl mercaptan ( used as a synthesis intermediate in animal feed ) .
arkema acquires the dutch company den braven , a leader in high performance sealants for insulation and construction in europe . with this acquisition integrated into its subsidiary bostik , the group actively pursues the development of its high performance materials division .
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the r & d ; expertise that arkema brings to us helps us develop ever more glues referred to as
smart adhesives
, or multifunctional glues , which do a great deal more than just stick things together .
every year , arkema applies for patents on nearly 200 innovations , which concern new chemicals and their formulas , synthesis and manufacturing processes or new applications for products . securing patent protection for its innovations has strategic importance for the group .
analytical and systems research provides state - of - the - art analytical services to researchers in the various business units within arkema inc . , our manufacturing facilities and our customers . view the dedicated analytical solutions site for more information .
arkema , a chemical and materials company , made about €7 . 5 billion ( $ 9 billion ) in sales last year and employs almost 20 , 000 workers worldwide . more than a third of its sales came from north america .
a designer of materials and innovative solutions , arkema shapes materials and creates new uses that accelerate customer performance in lightweight and designed materials , biosourced materials , new energies , water management , solutions for electronics , and performance and home insulation .
the start up of the new thiochemicals platform in kerteh in malaysia complements arkema’s two sites , in europe ( lacq in france ) and in the united states ( beaumont ) . for the first time arkema now has thiochemicals industrial capacities in asia , close to fast - growing markets . the site produces methyl mercaptan for use in the manufacture of biomethionine for the animal feed market as well as dmds earmarked for asia’s petrochemicals and refining players ( lien vers page marché ) .
the board of directors of arkema met on 27 february 2017 to close the group’s consolidated accounts for 2016 and the annual financial statements of the parent company . at the close of the meeting , chairman and ceo thierry le hénaff stated :
serving the business units and arkema ' s customers , these thirteen centers are strategically located across the globe , near production hubs and markets : seven in france , three in the united states , two in china and one in japan .
engaged in an open innovation initiative , arkema is involved in many scientific and industrial partnerships , and networks on 60 collaborative projects . universities , start - ups and public agencies actively work to enrich the r & d with their expertise .
arkema sa . ( enxtpa : ake ) is a company with exceptional fundamental characteristics . upon building up an investment case for a stock , we should look at various aspects . in the case of ake , read more . . .
bostik , the specialty adhesives business line of arkema , will be the official partner for smart adhesives at the iconic cycling event . now in its fourth year of sponsorship , bostik will use the competition to boost brand visibility around the world .
following the acquisition last december of den braven , a leader in high performance sealants , arkema confirms with this new transaction its strategy to actively pursue the development of bostik , which is one of the core element of its long term growth .
the skeleton crew at arkema ' s chemical plant knew it was time to go by the morning of aug . 29 . flooding from hurricane harvey had knocked out power . thousands of gallons of chemical - laden water had spilled . . .
year after year , arkema continues to expand . following its acquisition of the acrylic monomers and emulsions business from dow chemical company in north america , the group bolsters its positions in the acrylics market ( paints and coatings , automotive and transport ) .
the quality of the new arkema profile , the growth catalysts in place , the management’s track record since the stock market listing ten years ago , and the group’s solid financial structure are strong assets to continue creating value over the long term . ”
arkema is committed to excellence , the pursuit of safety and environmental protection , optimized performance of its industrial tools , and best - in - class competitiveness . the world is our inspiration . we enourage you to learn more about us .
in the rain ! ! ! his house has survived the water just fine ! the house was not wet or near being flooded at all ! and now we learn arkema is going to blow . we were not told the truth in the beginning .
in order to bolster its position as a world player in sulfur derivatives , arkema plans to double production capacity for methyl mercaptan , a sulfur intermediate that is key in the animal feed , refining and petrochemicals markets , at its kerteh plant in malaysia .
in high performance materials segment , sales were up 1 . 9 % to €3 . 42bn compared to 2015 . volumes grew 2 . 6 % driven by “innovation in technical polymers , in particular in lighter materials and new energies , ” said arkema .
the arkema group , through its common ground ® program is committed to building relationships between our company and its communities . community relations enable the group to open up its sites to the outside world and establish genuine relations of trust with all its stakeholders .
if someone wanted to work for arkema , i would advise them to do their research on the industry prior to applying . it is a very different industry than your typical business to consumer industry . that being said it is a very rewarding industry .
with an roe of 12 . 99 % , arkema sa . ( enxtpa : ake ) outpaced its own industry which delivered a less exciting 12 . 79 % over the past year . while the impressive ratio tells us that akeread more . . .
“ joining france’s leading chemicals company would give bostik the resources it needs to pursue its industrial and commercial development while fulfilling its commitments to employees and partners ,
commented patrick pouyanné , president of total’s refining & chemicals . “ a combination of bostik and arkema – which was the result of a successful spin - off from total in 2006 – is a natural next step , given their shared history within our group . total is pleased to be able to contribute to arkema’s continued development in this way . ”
arkema sa . ( enxtpa : ake ) trades with a trailing p / e of 13 . 3x , which is lower than the industry average of 16 . 9x . while ake might seem like an attractive stock to buy , itread more . . .
arkema has agreed to acquire coatex , a subsidiary of the omya group , for an undisclosed sum . coatex manufactures acrylic - based specialty polymers used as dispersants and thickeners by the paper , paint , water treatment , cosmetics , and textile industries . the firm employs 300 people and had sales last year of about $ 200 million . arkema , which was launched on the stock market last year by french oil company total , says the deal is its first acquisition after a long period of divesting
nonstrategic
assets .
the günzburg plant is under compliance with the german federal immission control ordinances 4 . bimschv and 12 . bimschv . it is iso 14001 , iso 9001 , ohsas 18001 , iso 50001 accredited , and complies with the arkema internal management system aims 4 . 2 .
the conditioning of the hydrogen peroxide production by the arkema group at the kirchheimbolanden site relies on the most modern state - of - the - art processes . the plant has been certified since 2007 according to gmp for the use of peroxal® products in pharmaceutical applications .
the kirchheimbolanden plant is under compliance with the german federal immission control ordinance 4 . bimschv . it is iso 14001 , iso 9001 , ohsas 18001 , iso 50001 accredited , and complies with the arkema internal management system aims 4 . 2 as well as gmp .
the leuna plant is under compliance with the german federal immission control ordinances 4 . bimschv and 12 . bimschv . it is iso 14001 , iso 9001 , ohsas 18001 , iso 50001 accredited , and complies with the arkema internal management system aims 5 . 0 .
the zwickau site is under compliance with the german federal immission control ordinances 4 . bimschv and 12 . bimschv . it is iso 14001 , iso 9001 , ohsas 18001 , iso 50001 accredited , and complies with the arkema internal management system aims 4 . 2 .
as of 31 december 2010 , the major stockholders of arkema ( owning at least 5 % of capital declared to amf ) were greenlight capital ( 5 , 5 % ) , dodge & cox ( 5 . 2 % ) , groupe bruxelles lambert ( 10 % ) .
the tceq has an open investigation into the arkema incident that will include an evaluation of any impacts due to the fires at the site . additionally , after the final notifications are received , the tceq will evaluate the reported emissions events to determine compliance with applicable rules , permit provisions , and notification and reporting requirements . the tceq and harris county pollution control are coordinating post - event monitoring , sampling , and complaint response activities . epa has ordered arkema to provide a detailed timeline of events and to respond within 10 days to questions about the handling of organic peroxides , which are combustible if not kept refrigerated , the amount of chemical materials , and the measures taken in advance to guard against flooding and loss of electricity . the u . s . chemical safety board has initiated an investigation at the arkema plant in crosby .
washington ( september 8 , 2017 ) — the u . s . environmental protection agency ( epa ) has completed its response support to the crosby volunteer fire department and the harris county fire marshal’s office for the catastrophic event at arkema . the epa and the tceq provided direct support to incident commander michael sims of the crosby volunteer fire department and chief bob royall of the harris county fire marshal’s office , who are leading a coordinated local , state , and federal effort as part of the unified command to control the fire at the arkema facility in crosby .
safety is extremely important to arkema . the r & d facility is proud to have a rolling 12 - month total recordable incident rate ( trir ) of zero . the r & d group has logged more than 1 , 000 , 000 man hours without an arkema recordable injury or osha lost - time injury . the last osha lost - time recordable for r & d was more than three years ago . our safety culture is built on a strong foundation of hazard recognition and mitigation and is reinforced through ongoing training , observation and adoption of best practices .
arkema , through its coating resins business unit , develops and manufactures coating resins and additives for a variety of end use applications , including powder coatings , traffic paints , transportation , marine , building and construction and more . products such as encor ® flex 192 provide long - lasting weatherability for tough , trying climates . arkema coating resins ' snap ® technology , found in snap ® 720 acrylic polymer , provides high block resistance and exceptional film hardness at no or low voc . snap ® - based products are also known for their excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates .
arkema announces a major investment of 300 million euros to build , in asia , a plant dedicated to rilsan® biosourced polyamide 11 for use as a substitute for metal in demanding and fast - growing applications in electronics , 3d printing and automotive . this plant will come on stream in 2021 .
arkema pursues its innovation projects through its thirteen research and development centers worldwide , all based close to the group’s manufacturing plants , markets and customers . each of the thirteen r & d centers of the group specializes in particular fields , but all are dedicated to developing new products and processes .
the arkema group is one of the world’s leading producers of hydrogen peroxide ( h 2 o 2 ) since 1953 . the hydrogen peroxide activity contributes to the growth of its customers in europe , north america and asia . its priorities are safety , product stewardship and the protection of the environment .
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arkema employs 14 , 000 people worldwide through its 90 production facilities ( 46 in europe , 26 in north america and 18 in asia and the rest of the world ) and 10 research centers ( 6 in france , 2 in the united states , and 1 each in china and japan ) .