Arkema's New Singapore Plant Commences Operations, Tripling Polyamide Capacity

Arkema has commenced operations at a large new production facility in Singapore, significantly expanding its market share in high-performance transparent polymers and solidifying its leading position in the Asian market.

The company announced that its new Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide production unit in Singapore is now fully operational, giving Arkema the largest transparent polyamide production capacity in Asia.

This successful start-up project marks a significant expansion of the Group's scale, tripling its global capacity for Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide. This approximately US$20 million investment, announced in July 2025, is part of Arkema's overall strategic initiative to accelerate the growth of its specialty materials business, in accordance with its strategic roadmap.

The new unit, centered on operational excellence and reliability, is designed to meet the growing market demand for sustainable, high-performance transparent materials. Target markets include eyewear, AR/VR and smart consumer electronics, industrial filtration, healthcare devices, and home appliances.

“We are very proud to achieve this strategic expansion focused on transparent polyamides, further solidifying our position as a leading global producer of specialty polyamides. This marks a next step in the development of our key platform in Singapore, helping us achieve our strategic goal of building a localized and competitive supply chain for our regional customers,” said Laurent Tellier, Senior Vice President.

Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide is a high-value solution that combines high performance, aesthetics, and sustainability. The material is lightweight, highly transparent, flexible, and chemically resistant, and can be fully recycled through Arkema’s Virtucycle program.