Arkema presents “legacy and innovation” awards at K 2022

Dusseldorf, Germany – Arkema’s High Performance Polymers business presented four customers with awards for their outstanding achievements in legacy and innovation during a celebration at Kunststoff 2022 Fair. Additionally, Arkema pledged to make financial contributions to the university program of their choice for each of the award recipients.

The awarded customers and their innovations – Forvia received the “innovation award” for innovation in hydrogen storage in the transportation sector. Their chosen university program is Ecole des Mines de Nancy, France. Accepting the award for FORVIA was Fabrice GAUTIER – Innovation & Métier Engineering Director Zero Emission FORVIA Clean Mobility;

ON received the “innovation award” for innovation in sustainable, high performance, circular running shoes. Their chosen university program is the FHNW School of Engineering, Switzerland. Accepting the award for ON was François-Xavier DOSNE – Head of Innovation Business Strategy;

Cool Roof France received the “innovation award” for innovation in durable energy savings solution for Building & Construction. Their chosen university program is University of Firenze, Italy. Accepting the award for COOL ROOF FRANCE was Julien MARTIN-COCHER – Deputy CEO;

Merck received the “legacy in innovation award” for its legacy and innovation in the life science field. Their chosen university programs is University College of Cork and Munster Technological University of Cork. Accepting the award for MERCK was Michael O’DONOHOE – Cork Process & Technology Lead.