Arkema is a global manufacturer in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, with 3 business segments and globally recognized brands. Buoyed by the collective energy of its 19,700 employees, Arkema operates in close to 50 countries. Arkema Inc. is a leading manufacturer of HCFCs and HFCs as well as an innovator of next generation low-GWP refrigerants. Arkema's Forane® refrigerants are used wherever cooling or freezing applications are required, including HVAC, appliances, automotive, food processing, industrial refrigeration, and supermarkets. Worldwide, Arkema has annual sales over USD $9 billion.