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Arkema celebrates the 20th anniversary of its organic peroxide plant in Changshu, with production capacity expanded to 2.5 times the original.

Arkema Innovative Materials 2025-03-28 16:10:48

On March 28, Arkema, a leader in specialty materials, held a grand celebration at its Changshu base to mark the 20th anniversary of its organic peroxide plant and the commissioning of new production capacity, signifying the official completion and operation of another key growth project for the group.

This expansion increases the organic peroxide production capacity of the Changshu base to 2.5 times its original level, further enhancing Arkema's ability to serve customers in a range of high-growth markets in Asia, especially in key industries such as renewable energy.

Government leaders, client representatives, and Arkema jointly launch.

New capacity for organic peroxides put into production.

Tilo QUINK, Senior Vice President of Arkema Group, Romuald DE HAUT DE SIGY, Global President of Arkema Functional Additives Division, Zhang Xiaoyu, President of Arkema Greater China, Sun Jun, President of Arkema Functional Additives Division for the Asia-Pacific region, and others attended the event, witnessing this important moment together with government leaders, Arkema's key customers, partners, media guests, and employees.

Tilo QUINK

Senior Vice President of Arkema Group

"The Arkema organic peroxide plant in Changshu has become an important part of the group's global organic peroxide production network since the completion of its first production line in 2005. As one of the main suppliers of organic peroxides worldwide, this expansion is another important growth initiative by the Arkema Group globally, aimed at better meeting the rapidly upgrading demand for specialty materials in the Chinese and Asian markets."

The successful completion of Arkema's organic peroxide expansion project in Changshu has accelerated the industrial validation of multiple more efficient new technologies. During this industrial expansion process, Arkema adopted more efficient measures to optimize production processes and reduce environmental footprints, further enhancing the green operational level of the factory while helping downstream customers improve the sustainability of their end products.

Arkema's Luperox® organic peroxides are widely used in markets such as energy, construction, packaging, pharmaceuticals, and sporting goods, contributing to the creation of a more sustainable world. As a niche additive, this product serves as an important reaction initiator for various polymers. Especially in the context of the global transition to green energy and the increasing demand for lightweight materials, Luperox® organic peroxides play a key role in the manufacturing processes of products such as photovoltaic solar panels and wind turbine blade composites. Moreover, in daily life, this product is also used in the production of plastic products like food packaging, sneaker outsoles, and household goods, making our lives more convenient and environmentally friendly.

Tilo QUINK, Senior Vice President of Arkema Group (in the middle), Romuald DE HAUT DE SIGY, Global President of Arkema's Functional Additives Division (first on the left), Zhang Xiaoyu, President of Arkema Greater China (second from the left), Sun Jun, President of Arkema's Functional Additives Division for the Asia-Pacific region (second from the right), and Vincent RAES, General Manager of Arkema's Changshu Base (first on the right) attended the celebration.

Over the past 20 years, Arkema's organic peroxide plant in Changshu has doubled its capacity, demonstrating Arkema's long-term commitment to the Chinese market. In the future, Arkema will continue to deepen its efforts in China, leveraging China's innovation ecosystem and industrial advantages to provide more sustainable specialty materials solutions for the global market.

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Arkema celebrates the 20th anniversary of its organic peroxide plant in Changshu, with production capacity expanded to 2.5 times the original.

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