Established in 2004, Arkema is one of the leading producers of industrial chemicals, including acrylics, thiochemicals, fluorochemicals, and hydrogen peroxide in the world. The company offers products under the brand names of Rilsan, Luperox, Kynar, Certincoat and Effectcoat. It serves the refrigeration, air conditioning, construction, automobile, agriculture, chemical processing, consumer goods, electronics, hygiene, health and beauty, packaging, plastics, rubber, sports, water, and oil and gas industries. With annual sales of more than $6 billion, Arkema operates over 100 industrial sites in nearly 40 countries. It also maintains more than five research and development centers. The company works with a team of more than 18,600 employees.