Lummus and Synthomer Announce Partnership to License Acrylic Acid Esters Technology

Partnership underscores commitment to delivering sustainable, value-added solutions for customers in adhesives, coatings, sealants and other high-performance applications worldwide  

HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Synthomer, a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialized polymers and ingredients, announced the launch of a new partnership to license Synthomer's proprietary acrylic acid esters technology.

"By joining forces with Synthomer, we are expanding our portfolio with a proven, high-value technology that meets growing global demand," said Romain Lemoine, Chief Business Officer, Lummus Technology. "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."

This strategic collaboration combines Synthomer's deep operational expertise and technological know-how in acrylic acid esters with Lummus' global licensing capabilities and extensive customer network. Lummus will offer robust solutions to produce acrylic acid esters, a key component in several high-performance applications, with the ability to utilize variety of raw materials, including bio-based feedstocks.

"This agreement marks a significant milestone for Synthomer's acrylate monomers business," said Rob Tupker, President, Health & Protection and Performance Materials (HPPM) and Asia, Synthomer. "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."

About Lummus Technology
Lummus Technology is the global leader in developing technology solutions that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future. We license process technologies in clean fuels, renewables, petrochemicals, polymers, gas processing and supply lifecycle services, catalysts, proprietary equipment and digitalization to customers worldwide. To learn more about Lummus, visit www.LummusTechnology.com.

About Synthomer
Synthomer plc is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets for customers who serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our five innovation centres of excellence and 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia. At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, China, Germany, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Find us at www.synthomer.com or search for Synthomer on LinkedIn.

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