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European subsidiary Kuraray Europe GmbH (KEG) (a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Co., Ltd.; Head Office: Frankfurt, Germany; President: Dr. Matthias Gutweiler) announces the establishment of a new European subsidiary to reinforce KEG's networks in Europe and accelerate future market development in France. An overview of the company is as follows.
| Company name | Kuraray Europe France S.A.R.L. ("Kuraray Europe France") |
|---|---|
| Location | 3, Avenue de la Division Leclerc, 92160 Antony, France (near Paris) |
| Representative | Mr. Daniel Kinderf |
| Capital | €150,000 (100% owned by KEG) |
| Number of Employees | 4 (As of the inaugural year) |
| Establishment | December 26, 2011 |
| Principal businesses | Sales of Kuraray Group products in France and market development (Initially overseeing dental materials and isoprene-related products, the scope of business activities will be expanded in sequence) |
Overview of KEG
| Company name | Kuraray Europe GmbH |
|---|---|
| Capital | €31 million (100% owned by Kuraray Co., Ltd.) |
| President | Dr. Matthias Gutweiler |
| Headquarters | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Principal businesses | Manufacture and sale of PVA resin (MOWIOL), PVB resin (MOWITAL) and film (TROSIFOL); import and sale of fibers and textiles, chemicals and dental materials |
| Number of employees | Approximately 600 |
Kuraray Europe France's Opening Ceremony (on January 17, 2012)
From left:
Dr. Matthias Gutweiler (Kuraray Europe GmbH)
Mr. Daniel Kinderf (Kuraray Europe France S.A.R.L.)
Yasuhiro Yamamoto (Director and Senior Executive Officer, Kuraray Co., Ltd.;
and President of Chemicals Company, Kuraray Co., Ltd.)
