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Arkema Inc.'s Fluoropolymers Group Now Authorized to Grant CEUs For Its Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jim Bell
Phone: 215-419-5293
Philadelphia, PA - August 28, 2008
Arkema Inc.’s Fluoropolymers Group has been approved by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to grant continuing education units (CEUs) to those attending its fluoropolymer applications seminars.  In obtaining this approval, Arkema Inc.'s Fluoropolymers Group has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standards, which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally.  As an authorized provider, Arkema can offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards.

Arkema Inc. currently offers free lunchtime seminars around the U.S. to educate engineers, managers and maintenance personnel about the appropriate use of fluoropolymers (including its Kynar^® brand) in specific applications.  If you have any questions or if you would like to host a seminar on fluoropolymers, please telephone Jaclyn Sekula at (215) 419-7643.

A global chemical company and France’s leading chemicals producer, Arkema consists of three strategically related businesses:  Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products.  Arkema reported sales of 5.7 billion euros in 2007.  Arkema has 15,200 employees across over 40 countries and six research centers located in France, the United States and Japan.  With internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets.

Arkema is present in the United States through its subsidiary Arkema Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.  Arkema Inc. employs 2,200 people, operates 16 production facilities, and accounts for 25% of global revenues.

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