Arkema, a leader in specialty materials, announces the addition of a UV/LED/EB* technologies lab at the Arkema Kyoto Technical Center (KTC)**. This is a strategic move that strengthens the company’s ability to innovate and address customer needs for UV/LED/EB curable resins and additives for specialty coating and adhesive applications for advanced electronics, new energies, building efficiency and e-mobility markets.
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Damien VITRY - General manager of the Arkema’s Kyoto Technical Center |
This expansion will strengthen the development of Arkema’s portfolio of solutions synergies and innovation; as well as to promote Sartomer® UV-LED and EB curing technologies, which are very low VOC and lower carbon intensive, in Japan. The new UV-LED-EB lab will accelerate the development of local sustainable solutions that will support local and global customers to design their next generation of solutions.”
Shinichi SATO - President & Representative Director Arkema K.K.
Aligning resources to better meet regional and global needs
The expanded UV/EB testing capabilities of the Kyoto Technical Center strengthen the company’s ability to accelerate new business and product developments for its customers and partners.
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| Shinichi SATO - President & Representative Director Arkema K.K. |
The opening of the new Arkema UV specialties research and development lab at Arkema Kyoto Technical Center is a great opportunity both for our teams and for our customers to fully benefit from a wider range of expertise and to accelerate our new developments and innovation in Japan.”
Damien VITRY - General manager of the Arkema’s Kyoto Technical Center
* UltraViolet-light-cured (UV-cured), Light Emitting Diode (LED–cured) and Electron-Beam-cured (EB-cured)
**Arkema KTC is located within Kyoto Research Park, a research park that hosts more than 500 companies and institutions in the fields of biotech, electronics, and machinery. This location helps the Arkema team quickly collaborate with other thought leaders in the field.
