Arkema Celebrates Two Milestone Anniversaries
Employees of Changshu, Arkema, celebrating two significant milestones. Courtesy of Arkema.
On September 6, Arkema, celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Changshu Site and the 10th anniversary of Changshu R&D Center. As one of the group's largest industrial platforms in the world and the largest R&D center in Asia, the Changshu Site and Changshu R&D Center have adopted the principles of open innovation and localization since inception. This has greatly contributed to the group's business growth alongside bolstering the development of cutting-edge technologies in China and Asia.
The double anniversary was attended by business leaders of the Changshu sites, Arkema leaders, the mayor of Changshu, the Consul General of France in Shanghai, as well as media and employees.
Mr. Zhou Qindi, party secretary of the Changshu Municipal Committee, congratulated Arkema’s Changshu site and R&D Center for their progress and achievements over the years. Mr. Joan Valadou, Consul General of France in Shanghai, acknowledged that China and France have established a long history of extensive and long-term cooperation in the advanced materials field. As development in innovative materials accelerates, Changshu’s partnership with the group will continue to flourish so they can together capture even greater opportunities in the field. He believes Arkema's development in China over the past decades offers a blueprint that could encourage further exchanges and interactions across innovation and sustainability between the two countries.
“Chinese market is one of the most dynamic economies in the world and occupies a crucial position in the group's growth strategy and Arkema China generated 15% of the group’s sales in 2022. We are confident about the market’s prospects and remain steadfast in realizing our local ambitions,” said Ms. Julie Xiaoyu Zhang, president, Arkema Greater China. “The way Changshu Site and Changshu R&D Center developed over the years truly reflect Arkema's 40-years of history and commitment to the Chinese market. Sitting at the heart of this from the beginning is the group’s sustainable development strategy. With the collective support and efforts of the local government, clients, partners, and China team, we have grown from strength to strength. As we look ahead, our aim is to continue taking big strides forward and facilitating the development of high-quality, sustainability, and innovation.”
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