Eliokem was born in 2001 but conceived more than 40 years ago when Goodyear Chemical Division set up a polymer plant in the petrochemical complex and port Le Havre, France on the promise of the industrial development of a Europe ready to form the European Community. The company also developed specialty chemicals know-how in its Akron factory in Ohio, USA. Both production sites contributed to the development of Goodyear Chemical “specialties business” that since 2001 belongs to Eliokem.

Eliokem owns a large portfolio of polymers & chemicals (specialty resins, elastomeric modifiers, antioxidants, rubber and rubber reinforcing resins and latices) which are used in a broad range of applications and industries : paints and coatings, electrographic toners, oil field systems, thermoplastic compounds and TPE, rubber and latex compounds, stabilization of polymers and latex, rubber and plastic compounds, dipped tire cord and other textile-to-rubber composites, adhesives and friction materials.

Eliokem is headquartered in Villejust, France (25km outside Paris). The company has five modern manufacturing facilities and five state-of-the art technology centers in France, USA, China (2) and India to ensure customer technical service, product developments and innovation. Eliokem is certified ISO 9001: 2000 for its Quality Management System.



OMNOVA purchases ELIOKEM

OMNOVA Solutions’ acquires ELIOKEM in December 2010 and combines two of the world’s premier technology innovators into one integrated, global specialty chemical provider.  The combination increases both companies penetration into new and adjacent specialty chemical markets, broadens combined technology and product portfolios, and strengthens each company’s manufacturing positions in North America, European and Asia.  Similar to ELIOKEM, OMNOVA has participated in highly specialized applications where it can leverage its innovative technologies to provide value to its customers.  OMNOVA Specialty Chemicals division manufactures emulsion polymers and specialty chemicals that are used as binders, coatings, adhesives and additives, serving the coated paper, carpet, disposable and durable nonwovens, textiles, tape and adhesives, floor care, and construction markets.  To learn more about OMNOVA Solutions and the new combined organization please visit www.omnova.com.