Chemical
Arkema triples polyamide production capacity with Singapore plant launch
The approximately US$20 million investment, announced in July 2025, is part of Arkema’s broader push to accelerate growth in Specialty Materials under its strategic roadmap
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By ICN Bureau | January 14, 2026
Arkema has brought a major new production facility online in Singapore, sharply expanding its footprint in high-performance transparent polymers and cementing its leadership in the Asian market.
The company announced that its new Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide production unit is now fully operational at its Singapore platform, giving Arkema the largest transparent polyamides production capacity in Asia.
The successful start-up marks a significant scale-up for the Group, tripling its global production capacity for Rilsan Clear transparent polyamides. The approximately US$20 million investment, announced in July 2025, is part of Arkema’s broader push to accelerate growth in Specialty Materials under its strategic roadmap.
Built with a focus on operational excellence and reliability, the new unit is designed to support rapidly rising demand for sustainable, high-performance transparent materials. Target markets include 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," said Laurent Tellier, Senior Vice-President.
Rilsan Clear transparent polyamides are positioned as a high-value solution combining performance, aesthetics and sustainability. The materials offer lightweight properties, high transparency, flexibility and chemical resistance, and are fully recyclable through Arkema’s Virtucycle program.
