EVAL™ Global Price Increase
Kuraray announces the decision to increase the price of all EVOH (ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer) products, globally Kuraray trademark: EVAL™, Standard, Specialty grades and service products (GF&ETC), EVAL™ monolayer film for shipments commencing June 1, 2025, or as contracts allow.
This adjustment is necessary due to rising manufacturing costs driven by several factors. This price increase will help enhance Kuraray’s ability to continue to supply high quality, reliable EVAL™ products.
Customers will be contacted directly and provided with specific price details by their account managers.
Kuraray sincerely appreciates your continued support and partnership.
About Kuraray
Founded in 1926, Kuraray Co., Ltd is a world leader in specialty chemicals, polymers, fibers and textiles. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Kuraray has over 10,000 employees worldwide.
Kuraray has been manufacturing and marketing ethylene vinyl-alcohol copolymers (EVOH) under the name EVAL™ since 1972, and remains the world leader in EVOH production and market development. EVAL™ EVOH is one of Kuraray’s core businesses and is produced globally in Europe, America and Asia-Pacific. The sales and technical development of EVAL™ EVOH is supported by specialized local teams in each region.
Kuraray America, Inc., which is headquartered in Houston, TX is a subsidiary of Kuraray Co., Ltd. The U.S. division is a world leader in barrier polymer material with products like EVAL™ EVOH and Plantic™, a bio-based polymer with high barrier properties. For more information, visit eval.kuraray.com
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