Arkema starts Rilsan Clear polyamide unit in Singapore

This successful start-up represents a major step forward for Arkema, as the new unit triples the Group’s global production capacity of Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide. This investment of around US$20 million, announced in July 2025, is part of the major growth projects in which Arkema has recently invested to support its strategic roadmap on Specialty Materials.

Designed for operational excellence and reliability, this new unit will enable Arkema to meet the growing demand for sustainable high-performance transparent materials across key markets such as eyewear, AR/VR and smart consumer electronics, industrial filtration, healthcare devices and home appliances.

"We are very proud of this strategic expansion dedicated to transparent polyamides, further strengthening our position as the leading global producer of specialty polyamides. It marks the next step in developing our key platform in Singapore, contributing to our strategy to develop local and competitive supply close to our customers in the region.” Laurent Tellier, Senior Vice-President Performance Additives.

Rilsan Clear transparent polyamides deliver a unique combination of high performance, aesthetics and sustainability. They offer lightweight, high transparency, flexibility and chemical resistance, while being fully recyclable through Arkema’s Virtucycle program. Arkema is the leading producer of bio-based transparent polyamides with its flagship grades Rilsan Clear Rnew G850 and G820, which contain respectively 45% and 62% bio-based carbon origin.

With this additional capacity, Arkema reaffirms its commitment to supporting customers in Asia and worldwide through resilient and competitive local supply chains, while contributing to the transition toward more sustainable materials.

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ALCHEMPro News Desk (RM)