Arkema opens UV/EB innovation lab in Kyoto

Arkema, a leader in specialty materials, announces the addition of a UV/LED/EB technology lab at the Arkema Kyoto Technical Center (KTC). This strategic move strengthens the company’s innovation capabilities to meet customer demand for UV/LED/EB-curable resins and additives for specialized coatings and adhesives applications in the advanced electronics, new energy, building efficiency and electric vehicle markets.

“This expansion will strengthen synergies and innovation across Arkema’s solution portfolio and promote Sartomer UV-LED and EB curing technologies in Japan, which have very low VOC content and low carbon emission intensity,” said Shinichi Sato, President and Representative Director of Arkema Co., Ltd. “The new UV-LED-EB lab will accelerate the development of local sustainable solutions, supporting local and global customers in designing next-generation solutions.”

The expanded UV/EB testing capabilities at the Kyoto Technical Center strengthen the company’s ability to accelerate new business and product development for its customers and partners. Damien Vitry, General Manager of Arkema Kyoto Technical Center, said: “The opening of the new Arkema UV Specialist Research and Development Laboratory at the Arkema Kyoto Technical Center is a great opportunity for both our teams and our customers to fully benefit from a wider range of expertise and to accelerate our new developments and innovations in Japan.”