Arkema Starts First PEKK Production Plant in U.S.
March 25 2019 - 12:40PM
Business Wire
Regulatory News:
Arkema (Paris:AKE) has successfully started up a
Kepstan® PEKK (Poly-Ether-Ketone-Ketone) plant at its
site near Mobile (Alabama – United States). Inaugurated today, this
investment is a new step in Arkema’s ambitious growth strategy in
high-performance polymers and advanced materials, the development
of which is supported by the Group’s cutting-edge technologies in
search of solutions for sustainable development.
This investment, which complements the doubling of Kepstan® PEKK
resin capacities in France in 2017, supports the strong demand for
carbon fiber reinforced composites and 3D printing.
It confirms Arkema’s wish to strengthen its offering of advanced
materials in the most demanding markets such as aeronautics, oil
and gas, electronics and automotive, and the Group’s commitment to
lightweight materials, which is one of its six innovation platforms
for sustainable development.
The Kepstan® PEKK resins range features excellent mechanical,
chemical, fire and abrasion resistance. These resins also
accommodate a wide range of processing technologies, particularly
in the field of 3D printing where they are uniquely suited for
powder sintering and filament extrusion processes.
Parts made of Kepstan® reinforced carbon fiber PEKK, replacing
metal for structural parts of future generations of aircraft, will
provide lightweight materials including faster production cycles in
the aeronautics and defense sectors.
“This new capacity, which has been brought on line on schedule,
will enable our customers and their customers to better meet the
future demand for ever more efficient materials. We thank our
customers, our partners and the users who have trusted us and very
early on selected Kepstan® PEKK in their respective markets” said
Christophe André, Executive Vice President, Advanced Materials for
Arkema.
Located in Axis (Alabama, USA) the Mobile site, which will
produce PEKK Kepstan® resins, also manufactures plastics
additives.
A designer of materials and innovative solutions, Arkema
shapes materials and creates new uses that accelerate customer
performance. Our balanced business portfolio spans high-performance
materials, industrial specialties and coating solutions. Our
globally recognized brands are ranked among the leaders in the
markets we serve. Reporting annual sales of €8.8 billion in 2018,
we employ approximately 20,000 people worldwide and operate in
close to 55 countries. We are committed to active engagement with
all our stakeholders. Our research centers in North America, France
and Asia concentrate on advances in bio-based products, new
energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight
materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.
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