Founded in 1991, Arkem is a family-owned distribution company focused on supplying essential raw materials and ingredients to the chemical industry.
Currently operating in nine countries, Arkem has a strong workforce of experienced and knowledgeable professionals. With its extensive network of suppliers, the company distributes approximately 300,000 metric tons of chemicals and ingredients annually to various segments of the chemical industry, including coatings, adhesives, inks, packaging, polyurethanes, polyester, polymers, personal care, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, construction, textiles, leather, paper, and agriculture.
Arkem manages a portfolio of over 500 products, including monomers, alcohols, aromatics and aliphatics, esters, glycols, glycol ethers, plasticizers, amines, fatty acids and alcohols, ketones, surfactants, and ingredients for personal care and pharmaceutical applications.
According to the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors 2025 list, Arkem is ranked No. 26 in Europe.
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