Arkema integrates acrylics assets from Dow

Arkema has formally completed its acquisition of Dow’s acrylic monomers and acrylic latex polymers (UCAR Emulsion Systems) business in North America. Following this acquisition, the acrylic monomers production site is being integrated into the existing acrylics business unit, within the industrial chemicals business segment. The acrylic latex polymers activity forms a new business unit, Arkema Emulsion Systems, which is dedicated to the paint, coatings, adhesives and construction product markets.