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Arkema at Pollutec: Innovation as a source of solutions to the challenges of sustainable development
Tuesday 02. December 2008 - December 2 to 5, 2008, Lyon Eurexpo Hall 8 - Lane BS - Stand 104
Arkema places innovation at the heart of its growth strategy by giving priority to ground-breaking R&D projects to develop new generation processes and products that are fully in line with sustainable development.
These projects are being showcased on the Arkema stand at Pollutec, with materials derived from renewable raw materials of vegetable origin, like Pebax Rnew, solutions for saving energy and developing new energies, in particular photovoltaics, and supramolecular chemistry that is opening up the way to new materials with outstanding properties, allowing for example the concept of self-repairing rubber.
Arkema is additionally presenting its products and applications in the field of bio-sourced additives for road bitumen, water treatment and disinfection.
The Arkema stand is also employing the most innovative communication techniques by using tools to control images by movement, in particular a sensory wall.
Every solution and product on show has its own dedicated high point event during the four days of the show, with the participation of Arkemas R&D and marketing teams.
A global chemical company and Frances 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.