Romain Lemoine, Chief Business Officer at Lummus Technology, stated: “By joining forces with Synthomer, we are expanding our portfolio with a proven, high-value technology that meets growing global demand. We will be able to deliver a comprehensive and flexible solution to our customers while leveraging Synthomer’s decades of operational excellence and product knowledge.”
The partnership combines Synthomer’s expertise in acrylic acid esters with Lummus’ global licensing capabilities and broad customer network. Lummus will provide solutions for producing acrylic acid esters, which are key components in several high-performance applications, with flexibility to use a variety of raw materials, including bio-based feedstocks.
Rob Tupker, President of Health & Protection and Performance Materials (HPPM) and Asia at Synthomer, said: “This agreement marks a significant milestone for Synthomer’s acrylate monomers business. Our technology, backed by years of experience and innovation, will now reach a broader market through Lummus’ licensing platform. It’s a win-win for both companies and the industry.”
Lummus Technology is recognized for licensing process technologies across clean fuels, renewables, petrochemicals, polymers, gas processing, and supply lifecycle services, including catalysts, proprietary equipment, and digitalization solutions. Through its global operations, Lummus enables customers to deploy efficient and flexible industrial solutions while supporting sustainability goals.
Synthomer plc is a leading provider of highly specialized polymers and ingredients that serve critical roles in sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection. Its acrylic acid esters technology is designed to deliver high performance and versatility, addressing the needs of multiple industrial applications worldwide.
The collaboration reflects both companies’ commitment to innovation and market expansion. By combining Lummus’ licensing expertise with Synthomer’s proprietary technology and operational knowledge, the partnership aims to accelerate adoption of advanced polymer solutions while offering flexible, high-value production options.
This agreement positions Lummus and Synthomer to strengthen their global footprint, support growing demand for specialized chemical technologies, and provide customers with scalable solutions that leverage decades of combined industry experience.
