# Arkema to acquire Polimeros Especiales in Mexico

Arkema announced the planned acquisition of Polimeros Especiales, a Mexican producer of waterborne acrylic resins with sales of around US$40 million in 2021 and 230 employees, to strengthen its Coating Solutions segment in the region.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-07-21
- Where: Guanajuato, Mexico, Mexico
- Jobs: 230
- Status: announced
- Products: waterborne acrylic resins
- 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

- [arkema.com](https://www.arkema.com/global/en/media/newslist/news/global/products/acrylics/20220721-Arkema-acquires-Polimeros-especiales/), 2022-07-21: "The planned acquisition of this leading player in solvent-free waterborne acrylic resins will strengthen Arkema’s position in this fast-growing region."
- [textileworld.com](https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/2022/07/arkema-to-acquire-polimeros-especiales-a-leading-emulsion-resins-producer-in-mexico/), 2022-07-21: "This planned acquisition is fully in line with Arkema’s strategy to expand its Coating Solutions segment in growing markets and in low-volatile organic compound solutions."
- [chemanager-online.com](https://chemanager-online.com/en/news/arkema-to-buy-mexicos-polimeros-especiales), 2022-07-25: "The acquisition will ensure continuous strong support to our customers and will enable Arkema to broaden its product offering locally."
- [european-coatings.com](https://www.european-coatings.com/news/markets-companies/arkema-to-acquire-polimeros-especiales/), 2022-08-01: "Thanks to Polimeros Especiales, Arkema will develop new positions in the Mexican market, which is experiencing robust growth."
- [arkema.com](https://www.arkema.com/global/en/media/newslist/news/global/investorrelations/2022/20220901-arkema-finalizes-acquisition-polimeros-especiales/), 2022-09-01: "Arkema finalized the acquisition of Polimeros Especiales, strengthening the Group's offering in solvent-free solutions and its position in this fast growing region."
- [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220901005749/en/Arkema-Finalizes-the-Acquisition-of-Polimeros-Especiales-a-Leading-Waterborne-Acrylic-Resin-Producer-in-Mexico), 2022-09-01: "We are very happy to welcome the talented team from Polimeros Especiales into Arkema."
- [textilespanamericanos.com](https://textilespanamericanos.com/textiles-panamericanos/2022/09/mexico-arkema-adquiere-polimeros-especiales/), 2022-09-28: "Our team is delighted to join Arkema and contribute to developing and producing more sustainable solutions."

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