# Arkema finalizes acquisition of Polimeros Especiales in Mexico

Arkema finalized the acquisition of Polimeros Especiales, a Mexican producer of waterborne acrylic resins, on September 1, 2022. The company had sales of around US$40 million in 2021 and employs 230 people.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-01-09
- Where: Mexico
- Jobs: 230
- Status: completed
- Products: waterborne acrylic resins, emulsions
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md) (acquirer)
- [Polimeros Especiales](https://endata.com/companies/60202.md) (target)

## Sources

- [moneycontroller.co.uk](https://www.moneycontroller.co.uk/finance-news/arkema-sa/arkema-finalizes-the-acquisition-of-polimeros-especiales-a-leading-waterborne-acrylic-resin-producer-in-mexico-813562), 2022-01-09: "We are very happy to welcome the talented team from Polimeros Especiales into Arkema."
- [pcimag.com](https://www.pcimag.com/articles/topic/2649-company-news?page=265), 2022-02-04: "Arkema finalized the acquisition of Polimeros Especiales, strengthening the Group’s offering in solvent-free solutions and its position in this fast-growing region."

---
Data from Endata (https://endata.com/). Announcements are summarized from public sources and may be incomplete; check the linked originals.