Advanced Materials and Technologies for the Asphalt and Bitumen Industry
Supporting the Entire Asphalt Value Chain
Arkema develops advanced materials and technologies for every stage of the asphalt paving industry, including:
- Asphalt refineries
- Asphalt terminals
- Bitumen emulsion plants
- Hot mix asphalt (HMA) plants
- Contractors
- Government agencies
- Road owners
Our technologies are developed and validated in our American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)-accredited laboratory in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, and our Rhône-Alpes Research Center (CRRA) in Lyon, France. Together, these world-class facilities provide customers with innovative materials, technical expertise, laboratory testing, and field-proven solutions.
Explore Our Asphalt and Bitumen Solutions
Arkema offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced materials and technologies designed to improve pavement performance throughout the entire pavement lifecycle. Explore our solutions below to learn how our Road Science® technologies support asphalt production, pavement preservation, rehabilitation, recycling, and long-term roadway durability.
Why Choose Arkema?
Arkema combines advanced materials science with decades of pavement engineering experience to help customers improve pavement performance, optimize manufacturing processes, and reduce lifecycle costs.
Our customers benefit from:
- Advanced Road Science® technologies
- AASHTO-accredited laboratory testing
- Global research and development capabilities
- Formulation and process expertise
- Laboratory and field technical support
- Proven solutions for asphalt production, preservation, rehabilitation, and recycling
Ready to Improve Pavement Performance?
Whether you're manufacturing asphalt materials, producing bitumen emulsions, or designing longer-lasting pavement systems, Arkema's technical experts are ready to help identify the right Road Science® solution for your application.
Contact our team to learn more about our advanced materials, technologies, and technical support.
Learn More About Asphalt and Bitumen
Quality roads are essential to economic growth, connecting communities while enabling the efficient movement of people, goods, and services. As infrastructure ages and traffic demands continue to increase, road owners and contractors need durable, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that maximize pavement performance and extend roadway life.
Today, asphalt is the primary paving material used for more than 90% of roads and highways in the United States and Europe. Derived from the refining of crude oil, asphalt is valued for its durability, flexibility, ride quality, and recyclability. In addition to conventional paving applications, asphalt is widely used in pavement preservation and recycling through advanced bitumen emulsion technologies.
Our RoadScience® portfolio of asphalt additives and bitumen emulsifiers helps improve pavement performance throughout the entire pavement lifecycle. Our technologies enhance adhesion, improve workability, extend pavement durability, and support more efficient construction while helping agencies reduce lifecycle costs and maximize infrastructure investments.
Beyond additives and emulsifiers, Arkema develops advanced pavement technologies—including strain-tolerant pavement layers, reflective crack relief interlayers, bonded pavement systems, and asphalt recycling solutions—that help extend pavement life, improve durability, and reduce maintenance requirements.
Sustainability is also a key focus of our Road Science® technologies. Our warm mix additives, asphalt rejuvenators, and recycling solutions help customers reduce energy consumption, increase recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) utilization, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize the use of virgin materials while maintaining long-term pavement performance.
Backed by world-class research, an AASHTO-accredited laboratory, and experienced field technical support, Arkema partners with customers around the world to develop innovative materials and technologies that help build longer-lasting, safer, and more sustainable roads.