AArkema is a global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, developing, producing, and selling high-performance materials to industrial customers in sectors like automotive, coatings, and sustainability. Its products, such as powder coating resins with recycled content, are used by manufacturers to improve durability, appearance, and environmental performance in their processes. The company distinguishes itself through a focus on sustainability and circularity, incorporating recycled content and engaging in global initiatives, sponsorships, and exhibitions to broaden its reach. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-performance chemical solutions that help customers boost performance while advancing circularity and reducing environmental impact.
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Arkema to spotlight next-generation 3D printing materials and partnerships at Formnext 2026. The Frankfurt showcase will feature Carbon footwear developments, expanded photopolymer access, flame-retardant resins and recyclable PA12 and bio-based PA11 powders. Arkema will showcase specialty resins, polymers and powder technologies at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, from 17 to 20 November, in Hall 12.1, Booth C119. Highlights include its longstanding partnership with Carbon, expanded N3xtDimension resin availability on iAM Marketplace, and materials developed for fire safety, complex tooling and varied mechanical performance. New Orgasol PA12 powders are designed to cut material-related variable costs by up to 50%, while improved reusability of bio-based Rilsan PA11 powders can reduce material-related operating costs by up to 40%. (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, Germany, 10-Nov-2026 - /EuropaWire/ - Arkema will showcase advances in specialty materials for industrial 3D printing at Formnext 2026, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany, from 17 to 20 November 2026. The company will present its materials and additive manufacturing solutions in Hall 12.1, Booth C119, with applications spanning consumer goods, healthcare, aerospace, electronics and transportation. Drawing on its expertise in UV-curable resins, high-performance polymers and specialty materials, Arkema is supporting manufacturers seeking to develop lighter, more durable and more sustainable products. Its additive manufacturing portfolio addresses different printing processes and end-use requirements. Advancing footwear and consumer applications with Carbon. Arkema and Carbon are building on more than 13 years of collaboration in 3D printing for footwear and consumer products. The two companies combine Arkema's UV-curable material expertise with Carbon's resin development and printing technologies to offer new possibilities in performance, comfort, customisation and design freedom. Visitors will be able to learn about the partnership's work on next-generation 3D-printed products and its potential for wider consumer applications. Broadening access to photopolymer resins through iAM Marketplace. Building on its existing range of high-performance powders offered through iAM Marketplace, Arkema is expanding its presence on the platform to include N3xtDimension(R) UV-curable photopolymer resins. The expanded selection is intended to give designers and manufacturers easier access to materials suited to a broader range of 3D printing processes and applications. Flame-retardant materials for demanding applications. Arkema will present its halogen-free N3xtDimension(R) N3D-FR512 resin, combining flame-retardant performance with mechanical properties and surface quality. Its recent UL Blue Card registration, obtained in collaboration with Axtra3D, marks progress for applications with demanding fire-safety requirements, including electronics, aerospace and transportation. Water-soluble resin for intricate tooling and support structures. For complex geometries, moulding and casting processes, the company will feature N3xtDimension(R) N3D-WS11, a water-soluble resin designed for additive manufacturing. The material offers print accuracy and surface quality while dissolving completely in water without swelling, simplifying the removal of intricate supports and tooling used in demanding industrial applications. Tailoring 3D-printed properties with Sartomer UV chemistry. Arkema's range of Sartomer(R) UV-curable urethane oligomers enables formulators to adjust material properties to specific needs. The portfolio supports flexible and impact-resistant components as well as rigid and water-resistant structures, providing options to optimise mechanical performance, reactivity and surface finish across different printing applications. Orgasol PA12 powders aimed at higher recyclability and lower costs. At Formnext, the company will introduce its latest Orgasol(R) PA12 powders for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF). Designed for high powder recyclability, the new grades can reduce material-related variable costs by up to 50% while delivering improved aesthetics and surface finish. Arkema is positioning the materials as a combination of Premium Surface Finish and cost efficiency, with greater powder reuse contributing to the savings potential. Rilsan PA11 advances bio-based powder performance. Arkema will also highlight new developments in Rilsan(R) PA11 powders. Derived from renewable castor beans, Rilsan PA11 has a 100% bio-based origin and is designed to combine mechanical performance with durability. Recent advances focus on improved powder reusability, which can reduce material-related operating costs by up to 40%. On HP Multi Jet Fusion platforms, HP 3D HR PA11 Gen2 has already seen widespread adoption by customers worldwide for applications requiring toughness, impact resistance and a reduced carbon footprint. Supporting the next phase of additive manufacturing. Through its broad specialty materials portfolio and partnerships throughout the additive manufacturing ecosystem, Arkema continues to focus on more efficient, sustainable and high-performance industrial production. Further information. Media contacts. Gilles Galinier VP Communication +33 (0)1 49 00 70 07 Anne Plaisance Corporate Press Relations Manager +33 (0)6 81 87 48 77
Arkema has named Anneli Carlot chief financial officer and a member of its Executive Committee. She joins the French specialty materials group on January 1, 2027, and takes the finance role on January 18. Carlot succeeds Marie-José Donsion, who has chosen to pursue her career outside the group. She is currently vice president of finance for Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia at Alstom. A graduate of ESCP Business School, Carlot has held roles in financing, treasury, and capital markets. Chairman and chief executive officer Thierry Le Hénaff praised her "broad experience in finance and in-depth knowledge of markets." Arkema reported sales of around €9.1 billion in 2025. It operates in some 55 countries with 20,700 employees.
Arkema reports 8.1% sales growth in third quarter. November 9, 2026 Arkema recently reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, posting an increase in sales of 8.1% to €2.4 billion. EBITDA rose 7% year over year to €332 million, with an EBITDA margin of 14.1%. Growth was supported by the company's Specialty Materials businesses, particularly industrial adhesives, UV-curing applications, and rheology additives. The company's Adhesive Solutions group reported growth that was driven by stronger demand for industrial adhesives. Volumes for its Specialty Materials group increased 1.7%, supported by applications in batteries, water management, aerospace, and transportation. The company's Coating Solutions segment also recorded growth, while its Advanced Materials segment remained stable and its Primary Materials segment declined. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! JOIN TODAY to unlock your recommendations. Already have an account? Sign In
Arkema showcases advanced materials and strategic partnerships at Formnext 2026. Arkema will exhibit at Formnext 2026, the leading international trade fair for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany, from November 17 to 20, 2026. At the event, Arkema will highlight its comprehensive portfolio of advanced materials and innovative solutions designed to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing across industries ranging from consumer goods and healthcare to aerospace, electronics and transportation. Meet us hall 12.1, booth #C119. Leveraging its unique expertise in specialty materials, UV-curable resins and high-performance polymers, Arkema continues to support customers in developing lighter, more durable and more sustainable products while expanding the possibilities offered by additive manufacturing technologies. Advancing next-generation footwear with Carbon. Building on more than 13 years of collaboration, Arkema and Carbon continue to drive innovation in next-generation footwear and consumer products. By combining Arkema's expertise in UV-curable materials with Carbon's advanced resin development and 3D printing technologies, the partnership is enabling new levels of performance, comfort, customization and design freedom. As 3D printing gains momentum across consumer markets, visitors to Formnext will discover how this longstanding collaboration continues to expand the possibilities of additive manufacturing for consumer applications. Expanding digital material accessibility through iAM Marketplace. Building on its existing offering of high-performance powders on iAM Marketplace, Arkema is expanding its portfolio on the platform to include N3xtDimension(R) UV-curable photopolymer resins. This will give designers and manufacturers easier access to a broader range of materials for different 3D printing technologies and applications. Material innovation supporting fire-safety requirements. Arkema will showcase its halogen-free N3xtDimension(R) N3D-FR512 resin, which combines flame-retardant performance with excellent mechanical properties and surface quality. Its recent UL Blue Card registration, achieved in collaboration with Axtra3D, represents a significant milestone for applications requiring stringent fire-safety performance, particularly in electronics, aerospace and transportation. Material innovation simplifying complex molding and casting processes. For manufacturers seeking efficient solutions for complex geometries and removable tooling, Arkema will feature N3xtDimension(R) N3D-WS11, a water-soluble resin designed for additive manufacturing. The material delivers excellent print accuracy and surface quality while dissolving completely in water without swelling, facilitating the removal of intricate support structures and tooling for demanding industrial applications. Material innovation tailoring material performance through UV chemistry. Visitors will also discover Arkema's broad portfolio of Sartomer(R) UV-curable urethane oligomers, which enable formulators to precisely tune material properties according to application requirements. From flexible and impact-resistant components to rigid and water-resistant structures, these solutions provide the versatility needed to optimize mechanical performance, reactivity and surface quality across a wide range of 3D printing applications. A new benchmark for powder bed fusion with Orgasol(R) PA12. Arkema will showcase its next generation of Orgasol(R) PA12 powders for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technologies. Designed to deliver industry-leading powder recyclability, these innovative materials can reduce material-related variable costs by up to 50% while producing parts with superior aesthetics and enhanced surface finish. By maximizing powder reuse, the new Orgasol(R) grades provide manufacturers with an attractive combination of Premium Surface Finish and excellent cost efficiency. Accelerating performance with bio-based materials with Rilsan(R) PA11. Arkema will also highlight the latest advancements in Rilsan(R) PA11 powders, reinforcing the company's leadership in high-performance bio-based materials for additive manufacturing. Produced from renewable castor beans, Rilsan(R) PA11 combines a 100% bio-based origin with outstanding mechanical performance and durability. The latest developments focus on enhanced powder reusability, enabling users to reduce material-related operating costs by up to 40%. On HP Multi Jet Fusion platforms, HP 3D HR PA11 Gen2 has already been widely adopted by customers worldwide for applications requiring exceptional toughness, impact resistance and carbon footprint reduction. Unlocking the future of additive manufacturing. Through its unmatched portfolio of specialty materials and its close collaborations across the additive manufacturing ecosystem, Arkema continues to support the industry's transition toward more efficient, sustainable and high-performance manufacturing solutions.
Anneli Carlot appointed Chief Financial Officer of Arkema and member of the Executive Committee. PARIS LA DÉFENSE-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Regulatory News: Anneli Carlot will join Arkema (Paris:AKE) on January 1st, 2027 and will be appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Group effective January 18th, succeeding Marie-José Donsion, who has chosen to pursue her career outside the Group. Anneli Carlot will be a member of the Executive Committee. Anneli Carlot is currently Vice President Finance Africa/Middle East/Central Asia at Alstom. A graduate of ESCP Business School, she previously held various positions in financing, treasury and capital markets and has developed significant operational finance experience across several international industrial and services groups. "I am pleased to welcome Anneli to Arkema's Executive Committee. Her personal qualities, broad experience in finance and in-depth knowledge of markets will be valuable assets in supporting Arkema in an ever-changing environment," said Thierry Le Hénaff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Group. "I would also like to sincerely thank Marie-José for the role she has played in Arkema's development since 2018, working alongside me as Chief Financial Officer. Through her energy and expertise, she has made a strong contribution to the Group throughout these years," he added. Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and more sustainable materials. With the ambition to become a world leader in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 85% of Group sales in 2025, and a Primary Materials segment regrouping well-positioned large scale industrials activities. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of around €9.1 billion in 2025 and operates in some 55 countries with 20,700 employees worldwide. Contacts. Investor relations contacts: Béatrice Zilm +33 (0)1 49 00 75 58 [email protected] James Poutier +33 (0)1 49 00 73 12 [email protected] Alexis Noël +33 (0)1 49 00 74 37 [email protected] Franck Zhang +33 (0)1 49 00 72 08 [email protected] Media Contact: Anne Plaisance +33 (0)6 81 87 48 77 [email protected]
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