Arkema and its affiliate PI Advanced Materials announce the launch of a new brand name for the flagship high-performance polyimide product: Zenimid™. This move marks a significant milestone in PI Advanced Materials’ commitment to expand the product range’s global reach across various markets such as aerospace, automotive, electronics and industrial sectors.
Zenimid™ Polyimide is the material engineered to perform in the most demanding environments, offering exceptional dimensional stability, flexibility, heat resistance, chemical resistance, and electrical insulation. The material is available in film, varnish and stock shape, and some applications include FPCBs and graphite sheet in smart devices, battery management systems (BMS) and 5G infrastructure.
PI Advanced Materials is the first manufacturer of the world's first non-stretched ultra-thin polyimide film with a thickness of 4 micrometers (μm) with the biggest market share in global polyimide film market.
“The name “Zenimid™” combines “Zenith” and “Polyimide”, symbolizing PI Advanced Materials’ commitment to best-in-class polyimide performance. The launch of Zenimid™ brand reflects its evolution into a standalone brand known for cutting-edge performance, innovation, and durability,” said HeeJoon Ham, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer at PI Advanced Materials. “This strategic move allows us to more clearly communicate the product’s unique value to our customers and support its continued growth across global markets.”
Following Arkema's acquisition of a 54% stake in PI Advanced Materials, Zenimid™ Polyimide strengthens Arkema's portfolio of high-performance polymers, including its flagship Rilsan® PA11, Rilsamid® PA12, Pebax® TPE, Kynar® PVDF, Orgasol® PA12 powders and Kepstan® PEKK materials.