Synthetic rubber maker Arlanxeo has entered into an agreement for the expansion of marketing and sales of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) synthetic rubber manufactured by Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company (PRC), a joint stock company formed under the laws of Saudi Arabia.
The expansion took effect in February 2026, and Arlanxeo is now the exclusive marketer of EPDM grades produced at PRC, adding that it will continue marketing these EPDM grades under the Keltan KSA brand.
John Sawaya, Chief Business Officer at Arlanxeo, said: “Through this expanded agreement, we are further enhancing ARLANXEO’s position as the global supplier for EPDM synthetic rubber.”
It also adds that extending the Keltan KSA business underscores strong efforts to the global EPDM segment. With Keltan and Keltan KSA, the firm says it is providing a unique and broad EPDM portfolio to serve customers in a comprehensive manner.
EPDM rubbers are used to manufacture seals and hoses in the automotive industry; gaskets and sheeting in the building and construction industry; and seals for consumer goods. EPDM rubbers stand out thanks to their high resistance to water, ozone, UV, heat, and weather. In addition, they offer excellent dynamic properties and a wide temperature range, are extremely flexible and durable, and have outstanding electrical properties.
Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company (PRC) was founded in 2005 as a joint venture of Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and Sumitomo. With the advancement of Aramco’s strategic downstream expansion, Aramco has increased its shareholding and became the majority shareholder of PRC in 2025. PRC’s products have a vast range of applications, being used in end products such as plastics, detergents, lubricants, resins, coolants, anti-freeze, paint, carpets, rope, clothing, shampoo, auto interiors, epoxy glue, insulation, film, fibers, household appliances, packaging, candles, pipes, and many other applications.