The Arkema group, European leader in specialty polyamides, was established in October 2004 within Total’s chemicals branch before becoming independent in May 2006. Present in more than 40 countries, with sales of 5.7 billion euros and a workforce of 17,000 persons, Arkema operates its business with 80 industrial facilities in Europe, North America and Asia and with sales subsidiaries in all regions of the world.

Arkema has three coherent and integrated business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals and Performance Products. With world or European leading rankings in the majority of its industrial sectors and internationally-recognised brands, Arkema is a major player in the world chemicals industry.

With its six research centres in France, the United States and Japan, employing 1400 researchers, Arkema allocates more than 3% of revenue to its R&D budget to produce ever more innovative products, optimise production plant performance and develop new processes.

Arkema has chosen Laserson to distribute its range of cosmetic powders: the Orgasol® range, applicable to care products and makeup, and Rilsan®, a mild exfoliant.