Altuglas Information

Altuglas International, a business unit of Arkema Inc., is a global leader in PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate), manufacturing approximately 20% of the world's PMMA. Altuglas International employs 1,300 professionals and operates eight production facilities in six countries. It markets its acrylic resins and sheets under the Plexiglas®brand in the Americas and the Altuglas®brand in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Altuglas International also offers acrylic capstock resins under the Solarkote® brand worldwide, as well as acrylic sheets and blocks under the Oroglas™ brand in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. A designer of materials and innovative solutions, Arkema shapes materials and creates new uses that accelerate customer performance. Our balanced business portfolio spans high-performance materials, industrial specialties and coating solutions. Our globally recognized brands are ranked among the leaders in the markets we serve. Reporting annual sales of €7.5 billion in 2016, we employ approximately 20,000 people worldwide and operate in close to 50 countries. We are committed to active engagement with all our stakeholders. Our research centers in North America, France and Asia concentrate on advances in bio-based products, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.