Arkema is a world-class producer of industrial chemicals, including acrylics, PMMA, thiochemicals, fluorochemicals, and hydrogen peroxide and of performance products like technical polymers, specialty chemical organic peroxides and additives. Arkema is a leading producer in most of its product lines.With operations in more than 40 countries and 17,000 employees, the company reported revenue of ?5.7 billion ($7 billion) and 15,200 employees, 80 industrial sites in more than 40 countries and six research and development centers. Leveraging six research centers in France, the United States and Japan and internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in each of its principal markets.Arkema is present in the United States through its subsidiary Arkema Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia. Arkema Inc. employs 2,500 people, operates 16 production facilities, and accounts for 25% of global revenues.