Business Diversified Chemicals Manufacturer Business Groups Vinyl Products; Industrial Chemicals; and Performance Products Employees 2,050 Facilities 24 manufacturing locations in North America. Research & Development There??are two R&D sites in North America.?? Our Corporate R&D is headquartered at 900 First Avenue in King of Prussia, PA. The Research Center is responsible for??research and development in North America and for coordinated R&D between the U.S. and Arkema R&D in Paris.?? Our second R&D facility is in??Cary, NC and is principally used for our??Emulsion Systems business.