Kuraray

Overview

Kuraray Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational manufacturer based in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. Founded in 1926, the company specializes in chemicals, synthetic fibers, and advanced materials. It has evolved from its origins in synthetic rayon to become a global leader in chemical products, focusing on enhancing environmental sustainability and quality of life.

The product portfolio includes PVA resins and films, PVB films and resins, EVAL™ ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, and VECTRAN™ high-strength liquid crystal polymer fiber. The company also produces activated carbon and advanced materials like biomass-derived barriers. With a strong emphasis on research and development, multiple R&D centers are operated and a global production network maintained, ensuring innovation in polymer chemistry. Commitment to the mission of achieving what no one else can benefits both people and the planet.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +81 3-6701-1000
• Website: kuraray.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kuraray

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Chemical manufacturing
• Water treatment membranes
• High-performance membranes
• High-performance fibers
• Water purification technology
• Automotive interiors
• Dental adhesives
• Packaging materials
• Polymer processing
• Synthetic fibers
• Advanced water treatment
• Waterborne resins
• Man-made leather
• Polyamide resins
• Polymer chemistry
• Healthcare
• Industrial membranes
• Circular economy materials
• Sustainability
• Fiber technology
• Methacrylic resin
• Innovation
• Chemicals
• Polyester fibers
• Environmentally friendly chemicals
• Fiber nonwovens
• Environmental sustainability
• Industrial polymers
• Medical applications
• Fiber technology collaboration
• PVOH resin
• Activated carbon systems
• High-performance polymers
• Polyvinyl alcohol
• B2B
• Elastomers
• Medical polymers
• Advanced composites
• Medical adhesives
• Engineering
• Clarino
• Textiles
• PVA fiber
• Automotive textiles
• Biobased barrier films
• Water treatment systems
• Circular economy
• Biobased materials
• Fiber production
• Advanced materials
• Activated carbon
• Monosol
• Nonwoven fabrics
• Innovative materials
• Medical technology
• Isoprene chemicals
• Hook-and-loop fasteners
• Water purification
• Automotive
• Water treatment
• Dental materials
• Environmental solutions
• Research and development
• Advanced polymers
• Medical products
• Felibendy
• Trosifol
• Environmental services
• Sophista fibers
• Automotive materials
• Eval
• Specialty chemicals
• Polyvinyl butyral
• Medical and dental
• Sustainable chemicals
• Resin and synthetic rubber manufacturing
• Packaging films
• Water filtration
• Industrial applications
• Environmental impact
• Energy efficiency
• Chemical innovation
• PVB resin
• Sustainable polymer solutions
• EVOH resin
• Membranes
• Biobased films
• Resin technology
• Medical and dental polymers
• Resins and films
• Polyamide
• Polymer development
• Dental adhesives innovation
• Environmental management
• Global manufacturing
• Eval copolymer
• Packaging
• Resins
• Films
• Rubber
• Fibers
• Medical materials
• Environment-related products
• R&D
• Biomass-derived materials
• Thermoplastic elastomers
• Carbon materials
• Functional materials
• Cell culture solutions
• Acrylic resins
• Hydrogenated styrenic elastomers
• Flexible copper clad laminates
• Advanced interlayer solutions
• Medical dental materials
• Composite resins
• Injectable polymers
• Biodegradable products
• Polyethylene terephthalate
• High-performance materials
• Sustainable procurement
• Supply chain certification
• Environmentally friendly materials
• Acrylic block copolymers
• Industrial safety
• Growth opportunities
• Global digital transformation
• Market expansion
• Innovation in materials
• Customer solutions
• Manufacturing
• Chemical
• Fiber
• Resin
• Water treatment
• Medical
• Advanced materials
• Specialty chemicals
• Environmental
• Global
• Research
• Development
• Polymer
• Biobased
• Medical dental
• Water purification
• Activated carbon
• Solutions
• Technology
• Health care
• Health, wellness & fitness
• Hospital & health care
• Renewables & environment
• Material science
• Research & development
• Shipping
• Logistics & supply chain
• Media
• Mechanical or industrial engineering

Technologies Used

• Apache
• Baidu Ads
• Bootstrap Framework
• CSC Corporate Domains
• Google Font API
• Google Maps
• Google Maps (Non Paid Users)
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Outlook
• Remote
• WordPress.org
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• クラレアクア株式会社
• Calgon Carbon Corporation
• MonoSol, A Kuraray Company
• Kuraray India - EVAL