Arkema announced the construction of a new Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamide unit on its Singapore platform. The $20 million investment is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2026. According to the company, it will triple Arkema’s global production capacity of Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamides and support growing global demand for sustainable high-performance transparent materials.
Arkema is a producer of bio-based transparent polyamides, including its flagship grades Rilsan® Clear Rnew® G850 and G820 containing respectively 45% and 62% bio-based carbon origin. Arkema says these grades provide lightweight, high transparency, flexibility and chemical resistance, while maintaining performance across a wide range of temperatures. Arkema also promotes them as part of Arkema’s Virtucycle® recycling program for advanced polymers.
“We are proud to take this step forward with this expansion dedicated to transparent polyamides, aligning with evolving demand and reinforcing our commitment to global growth. It marks the next phase in developing our strategic platform in Singapore to support customers in Asia and beyond,” said Laurent Tellier, senior vice president, High Performance & Fluorochemicals.