Established in 2004, has more than $6 billion in sales worldwide, nearly 100 industrial sites in more than 40 countries and more than five research and development centers. Arkema consists of three balanced business segments that include vinyl products, industrial chemicals, and performance products. The company is a world leader in fluorochemicals. The products manufactured in its plants are sold under the Forane trademark to the refrigeration, air conditioning, construction, automobile, and insulating foam, solvent and aerosol industries. Other markets served include agriculture, chemical processing, coatings, consumer goods, electrical and electronics, hygiene, health and beauty, oil and gas, packaging, plastics and polymers, rubber, sports and leisure and water. Some other well-known brands manufactured by the company include Rilsan, Luperox, Kynar, Certincoat and Effectcoat. Arkema has locations throughout the United States, including Calvert City, Ky.