Kuraray America Showcases Advanced Materials at ASC 2026 in Nashville

Kuraray America, Inc. is proud to be onsite at the Adhesives and Sealants Council 2026 Annual Convention & Expo, taking place April 20–22 in Nashville. Visit Booth #410 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville to connect with our Elastomer and Isoprene Chemicals teams and explore advanced material solutions powering adhesive, sealant, and coatings applications worldwide.

Our team is showcasing a versatile portfolio including functionalized liquid rubber grades, the SEPTON™ and HYBRAR™ series, and innovative Diols & Polyols solutions engineered for performance and reliability across industries.

During the event, Gabe Ghebremeskel, Ph.D., Intellectual Property Manager & Technical Services Assistant Manager (PVOH Business Unit), presented on “Hydrophobically Modified PVOH as a Stabilizer for High Water Resistance, Formaldehyde-Free PVAc Wood Adhesives” highlighting advancements in sustainable adhesive technologies.

Looking ahead, Nanbu Mizuki, Technical Sales Representative, Elastomers Business Unit, will present “Elastomers for Modifying SIS-Based Adhesives and for Cross-Linkable Adhesives” on April 22 from 10:55–11:20 a.m. CST in the Railhead Meeting Room, Level 4, Grand Hyatt Nashville.

Join us at ASC 2026 to discover how Kuraray’s material innovations are shaping the future of adhesives and sealants.

Onsite team: Erich Klein and Kenta Usami will showcase a range of materials used globally in adhesive, sealant, and coatings applications, including: 
🔸Functionalized liquid rubber grades  
🔸SEPTON™ series  
🔸HYBRAR™ series  
🔸Unique Diols & Polyols solutions

Apr. 20, 2026