Sales of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins (ARKON) and rosin derivatives for the EMEA region
ARAKAWA Europe GmbH
Eschborn (sales/administration EMEA distribution)New on Amplifa
About Arakawa Europe
ARAKAWA Europe GmbH, based in Eschborn, is the European sales company of Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. from Osaka, Japan, and is responsible for the distribution of Arakawa Group products throughout the EMEA region. The portfolio includes water-clear hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins marketed under the ARKON brand, whose hydrogenation technology Arakawa developed in the 1960s and has produced continuously in Japan since 1970. In addition, the company distributes rosin derivatives such as Hypale, PINECRYSTAL and SUPER ESTER, which are used as tackifiers, among other things, in hot-melt adhesives, UV-curing acrylate adhesives, pigment coatings and soldering fluxes. The chemical products are used in the manufacture of adhesives, sealants, printing inks, paints, plastics, coatings, rubber, paper and electronics. In addition to sales, Arakawa Europe provides technical consulting and application development; production takes place in Japan, while sales and administration are located in Eschborn.
- Site
- Eschborn
- Processes
- Distribution/sales of chemical products for EMEA, Technical consulting/application development
- Materials
- Hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins (ARKON), Hypale (hydrogenated rosin), PINECRYSTAL (rosin derivative), SUPER ESTER (rosin ester)
- Certificates
- Certified quality management
- Founded
- 1998
- Employees
- 2-10
- Industries
- Adhesives, Sealants, Printing inks, Paints/coatings, Plastics, Rubber
- 01
Production of the resins by Arakawa Chemical Industries in Japan
- 02
EMEA distribution by Arakawa Europe (Eschborn)
- 03
Technical consulting and application development
Products and Applications
Hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins (ARKON)
Water-clear resins as tackifiers for adhesives, sealants and printing inks.
Hypale (hydrogenated rosin)
Heat- and weather-resistant rosin derivative for adhesives, pigment coatings, inks and soldering fluxes.
PINECRYSTAL (rosin derivative)
Light-colored, low-odor rosin derivative for UV-curing acrylate adhesives and skin-contact adhesives.
SUPER ESTER (rosin ester)
Rosin ester with broad polymer compatibility for rubber and EVA hot-melt adhesives and acrylate adhesives.
Location
Eschborn
DESales and administration (EMEA distribution)
- Materials
- Hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins, rosin derivatives
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Quality
Arakawa Europe operates according to a certified quality management system and understands quality as both product-specific and process-related, with regular evaluation and improvement of processes. Safety, sustainability and customer satisfaction are the top priorities in all phases.
| Evidence | Eschborn |
|---|---|
| Certified quality management |
History
- 1876
Founding of Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. in Osaka, Japan
- 1960er
Development of the technology for hydrogenation of petroleum resin
- 1970
Start of continuous production of ARKON resins in Japan
- 1998
Founding of Arakawa Europe GmbH as a sales company for EMEA