FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jim Bell
Phone: 215-419-7614
Philadelphia, PA - April 11, 2005

Arkema Inc. (formerly Atofina Chemicals, Inc.) has announced the promotion of three executives effective March 10, 2005. These promotions include: Rich Rowe to group president of Additives Worldwide, Frank Tortorici to group president of Organic Peroxides Worldwide and Jay Reyher to regional group president of Technical Polymers.

Rowe will assume global responsibility for Additives Worldwide. Previously, he served as Arkema’s group president for Organic Peroxides Worldwide. Prior to that he was vice president supply chain, regional group president of Technical Polymers and regional group president of Performance Polymers. Before coming to Arkema in 1999 from Ato Findley, Inc., he held a variety of sales and marketing roles in the Organic Resins Division at Hercules Inc. Rowe holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. He currently resides in Ardmore, PA.

As group president of Organic Peroxides Worldwide, Tortorici will be responsible for global operations. Previously, Tortorici served as Arkema’s regional group president in North America for Technical Polymers, as well as worldwide general manager for Fluoropolymers. Since coming to Arkema in 1985, Tortorici served as business manager for Metablen® Impact Modifiers and Process Aids, and Industrial Polymers. He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. Tortorici currently resides in Philadelphia, PA.

Reyher will serve as regional group president of Technical Polymers and worldwide general manager for Fluoropolymers. Previously, Reyher was business director for Thio Intermediates. Prior to that, he was general manager for Arkema Coatings and Epoxides and business manager of PET Catalysts and Glass Coatings. Reyher holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio and an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix in King of Prussia, PA. He currently resides in Newtown Square, PA.

Arkema was launched on October 1, 2004, as a result of the reorganization of Total’s chemicals business. Arkema has tremendous potential and counts on the experience and expertise of its 19,300 employees worldwide to create a company of innovation, growth and performance.

With EUR 5 billion ($6 billion) in sales worldwide, 90 industrial sites in more than 40 countries, and six research and development centers, Arkema is composed of three balanced business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products. With its internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets.

In the U.S., Atofina Chemicals, Inc. is now Arkema Inc. With 2,600 employees, Arkema Inc. reported sales of $1.6 billion in 2004.

In Canada, Atofina Canada, Inc. is now Arkema Canada Inc.

The name Arkema reflects the principles of strength, balance, movement and vitality, as illustrated by the symbol of the arch and the graphics of the logo. In the center of the name, the syllable KEM clearly indicates our activity in the chemical industry and our pride in being in a business that is at the heart of life.

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Jay Reyher Executive Biography
Rich Rowe Executive Biography
Frank Tortorici Executive Biography