Atofina Undergoes Name Change

As part of the reorganization of Total’s Chemicals Branch, Atofina Canada Inc. of Oakville, Ont., is now known as Arkema Canada Inc.
Best known in the automotive aftermarket as a supplier of air-conditioning refrigerants, Arkema is comprised of three business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products.
The new entity has sales of $6 billion, a workforce of 19,300 employees, and enjoys a global presence through its 90 industrial facilities and 6 research centers across Europe, North and South America, and Asia. It also boasts a solid industrial foundation with a large number of processes developed in-house, including extensive R&D facilities. Thierry Le Henaff is CEO of the global organization, comprised of 14 business units.