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Feb. 13, 2026
Kuraray Group Establishes Its Middle East Regional Office
Officials with Kuraray America, Inc. today announced that prices will increase by $0.04 on all bags of commercial and XEP grades of EVAL™ EVOH, GF and ETC resins
Feb. 09, 2026
Sustainability in Packaging
Secure Your Sponsorship or Exhibition Package for 2026! Few Opportunities Remain
Feb. 09, 2026
SOCMA Show
Connections for the specialty & Custom Chemical Industry
Feb. 03, 2026
2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center | The Woodlands, Texas, USA
Dec. 23, 2025
Kuraray America’s EVAL Business Unit Earns ISCC PLUS Certification
Certification validates responsible sourcing and integration of renewable and circular feedstocks in EVAL™ EVOH resin production.
Dec. 22, 2025
Kuraray America, Inc. launches SCAPOVA™ PVA Microcarriers for Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy
PVA-based scaffolds enable efficient, scalable adherent cell culture.
Dec. 15, 2025
Architectural Projects Featuring SentryGlas™ Ionoplast Interlayers Win Five Awards at Glass Magazine Awards 2025
Nov. 19, 2025
Presentation material (with script) and Q&A summary for Q3 FY2025 Earnings Announcement is posted
Announcement of Financial Results
Nov. 11, 2025
Kuraray Wins SPE Automotive Award 2025
Development of a Coolant Control Valve Utilizing GENESTAR™ Heat-Resistant Polyamide Resin
Nov. 06, 2025
Webinar Announcement – Seed Coating with KURARAY POV
Kuraray is pleased to announce two upcoming webinars focused on agriculture applications, highlighting the use of KURARAY POVAL™ (Polyvinyl Alcohol) in Seed Coating (Encrusting).
Oct. 01, 2025
Kuraray Forms Virtual Power Purchase Agreement in the United States
Sep. 25, 2025
Kuraray Acquires ISCC PLUS Certification at Three Sites in Japan — Establishment of a Certified Supply Chain for Five Vinyl Acetate-Related Products in Japan —
Sep. 12, 2025
Trosifol™ SkyViera™ Interlayer for Ambient Light Selected for the Panoramic Sunroof in EVs from Major Indian Automobile Manufacturer
—Creating Exciting Experiences with Sunroof Lighting—
Sep. 02, 2025
Kuraray Establishes “Kuraray Asia Pacific Technical Center” in Singapore
Launched as a base for creating customer value in the rapidly growing Asian market
Aug. 12, 2025
FY2025 1H Earnings Presentation
Aug. 08, 2025
Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Aug. 08, 2025
Notice Regarding the Differences between the Consolidated Financial Forecasts and the Actual Results for FY2025 Interim Period
Jul. 07, 2025
Kuraray Confirms the Robustness of High-Voltage Tracking Resistance Afforded by GENESTAR™ through Third-Party Assessments
—Contributing to Vehicle Safety in the Coming Era of 1000-Volt EVs—
Jun. 10, 2025
The Kuraray Foundation Supports Restoration of El Greco’s “Annunciation,” Owned by the Ohara Art Foundation
Jun. 03, 2025
Discontinuation of Polyester-Related Product Manufacturing
May. 30, 2025
Kuraray Publishes the Kuraray Report 2025
May. 23, 2025
EVAL™ Global Price Increase
May. 14, 2025
Consolidated Financial Results for the Three Month Ended March 31, 2025
May. 14, 2025
FY2025 Q1 Earnings Presentation
Apr. 30, 2025
Price Revision of Kuraray Elastomer’s Products
Price Revision of SEPTON™, HYBRAR™, TU-Polymer, Kuraray Liquid Rubber and ISOBAM™
Apr. 22, 2025
Price Revisions for PVOH Resin
Price Revisions for PVOH Resin
Apr. 03, 2025
Acquisition of Nelumbo
Mar. 05, 2025
Kuraray to End the Production of Flexible Copper Clad Laminates (Vecstar™ FCCL)
Kuraray to End the Production of Flexible Copper Clad Laminates (Vecstar™ FCCL)
Feb. 18, 2025
Kuraray America’s Bayport Plant earns ISCC PLUS certification
Kuraray America, Inc. (Kuraray) today announced its Bayport Plant in Pasadena, Texas has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS designation
Feb. 13, 2025
Kuraray to End the Production of KURARITY™ Acrylic Block Copolymer.
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hitoshi Kawahara; hereinafter “Kuraray”) hereby announces its decision to end the production and sale of KURARITY™ acrylic block copolymer.
Feb. 12, 2025
Kuraray America, Inc. donates $30,000 in industrial equipment to Robeson Community College
Investment supports hands-on training and future manufacturing careers
Jan. 22, 2025
Kuraray America, Inc. signs trademark agreement for Vectran™ fiber
Kuraray America, Inc. recently signed a trademark agreement for Vectran™ fiber. The agreement, which was signed by MiniFibers, Inc., in Johnson City, Tenn.
Nov. 14, 2024
Kuraray acquires ISCC PLUS certification
Creating a Certified Supply Chain Starting with Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) from Kuraray America, Inc.
Oct. 01, 2024
Statement to our customers
Kuraray America, Inc., Houston, Texas
Mar. 28, 2024
Investment in a new EVAL™ plant in Singapore
Kuraray has decided to invest in a production plant for EVAL™ EVOH resin at our subsidiary in Singapore, Kuraray Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (100% owned by Kuraray Co., Ltd.) as follows.
Jan. 29, 2024
APR and RecyClass Align on EVOH
EVAL™, and member of APR’s olefins technical committee, to learn more about these recent changes and what they mean for the industry.
Jan. 16, 2024
Kuraray America, Inc. Statement on January 2024 Winter Freeze
Our first priority is ensuring the safety of our employees and contractors in the Houston area,” said Takaharu Kawahara, President and CEO of KAI.
Sep. 27, 2023
Kuraray America, Inc. becomes the first StormReady® petrochemical company in the nation
KAI is the first petrochemical company to receive this designation, not only in the Houston/Galveston area, but nationally.
Aug. 09, 2023
Kuraray to Boost EVAL™ Production Capacity in the United States and Europe
announced a planned increase of its globally in-demand ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer
Jun. 09, 2023
Kuraray America, Inc. Awarded for Safety and Leadership Efforts at TCC-ACIT Banquet
KAI’s EVAL Plant received the Best in Texas Award.
Jun. 07, 2023
Kuraray America, Inc. Receives “Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation” Award
National Association for Business Resources recognizes Kuraray for eighth year
May. 11, 2023
Kuraray Foundation of America Awards Scholarships to Crosby High School Students
Kuraray Foundation of America (KFA) has awarded $6,000 in scholarships to three Crosby High School students.
Mar. 26, 2023
Kuraray Develops High-Barrier, Recyclable Resin for Paper Coating
Paper-based PLANTIC™ EP resin-coated pouch earns prestigious recycling certification from Western Michigan University.
Feb. 09, 2023
Completion and start of operations at new Thailand plant
The new plant is located in the WHA Eastern Industrial Park within the petrochemical complex in Map Ta Phut, Rayong Province, Thailand.
Feb. 09, 2023
Price revisions for GENESTAR™ heat-resistant polyamide resin
Kuraray announces its decision to revise the price of GENESTAR™ heat-resistant polyamide resin for domestic
Oct. 10, 2022
Kuraray America, Inc. to relocate headquarters
Leadership from Kuraray America, Inc. (Kuraray America), a global leader in the manufacture of chemicals, fibers, textiles and resins...
Sep. 24, 2022
EVAL™ Price Increase
Kuraray announces the decision to increase the prices of all EVOH
Aug. 15, 2022
New possibilities through innovation and sustainability define Kuraray's appearance at K2022
Global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Japan, is aligning its appearance at K2022
Jun. 29, 2022
Kuraray Noritake Dental settles patent infringement lawsuit regarding method for manufacturing layered ceramics
In April 2022, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Satoshi Yamaguchi) concluded a patent license agreement and reached a settlement with
Jun. 24, 2022
Kuraray establishes “Possible starts here” corporate tagline
New global corporate tagline, “Possible starts here,” in tandem with its “PASSION 2026” medium-term management plan.
May. 19, 2022
EVAL™ Global Price Increase
Kuraray announces the decision to increase the prices of all EVOH
Mar. 18, 2022
EVAL™ EVOH Americas Price Increase
Kuraray announces the decision to increase the prices of all EVOH products in the Americas
Mar. 14, 2022
Kuraray to Provide Donations for Humanitarian Aid Related to the Situation in Ukraine
Kuraray Co., Ltd. ereby announces its decision to donate approximately US$45,000 to the NGO Polish Humanitarian Action
Feb. 07, 2022
EVAL™ EVOH Americas Price Increase
Kuraray announces the decision to increase the prices of all EVOH products in the Americas
Jan. 10, 2022
Governor Abbott appoints Kuraray’s Jeff Suggs to Private Sector Advisory Council
Kuraray America, Inc. is proud to announce that Jeff Suggs, Emergency Services and Security Manager at Kuraray America, Inc.
Nov. 22, 2021
VECTRAN™ LCP Products Price Increase
Kuraray VECTRAN™ announces the decision to increase the prices of VECTRAN™ products. Effective January 1, 2022, pricing for VECTRAN™ Liquid
Nov. 05, 2021
EVAL™ EVOH Americas Price Increase
Kuraray announces the decision to increase the prices of all EVOH products in the Americas (ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer
Sep. 22, 2021
Kuraray Noritake Dental Enters Into Patent License Agreement with B&D Dental Corp.
Kuraray Noritake Dental Enters Into Patent License Agreement with B&D Dental Corp. In July 2021, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.
Aug. 20, 2021
EVAL™ EVOH Global Price Increase
Kuraray announces the decision to increase the prices of its EVOH products globally
Apr. 20, 2021
EVAL™ EVOH Global Price Increase
Kuraray announces the decision to increase the prices of its EVOH products globally
Apr. 02, 2021
UPDATE: Winter Storm Impact to Houston and Gulf Coast Operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KURARAY AMERICA, INC. UPDATE ON WINTER STORM URI IMPACT TO HOUSTON AND GULF COAST OPERATIONS
Mar. 17, 2021
Sustainable Packaging by Plantic and Sealed Air
Mar. 17, 2021
Multilayer Packaging Continues to Make Its Mark
Barrier Layers in Packaging Offer Specific Protection
Mar. 03, 2021
Kuraray America, Inc. Named a 2021 Top Workplace and Fifth in Manufacturing
Kuraray America, Inc. (Kuraray) was recognized as one of the “Top Workplaces for 2021” by Top Workplaces USA
Feb. 23, 2021
Kuraray featured as Best & Brightest in The Wall Street Journal
Kuraray America, Inc. was named one of the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation” by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR)
Feb. 18, 2021
Update on winter storm URI
KURARAY AMERICA, INC. UPDATE ON WINTER STORM URI
Feb. 14, 2021
Statement on impending impacts of winter storm URI
KURARAY AMERICA, INC. STATEMENT ON IMPENDING IMPACTS OF WINTER STORM URI
Jan. 22, 2021
Announcing Price Increase for EVAL™ EVOH Resin
Kuraray America, Inc.’s EVAL Business Unit announced today that it will increase the selling price of all grades of EVAL™ EVOH
Aug. 27, 2020
STATEMENT ON IMPACT OF HURRICANE LAURA
KURARAY AMERICA, INC. STATEMENT ON IMPACT OF HURRICANE LAURA
Aug. 25, 2020
STATEMENT ON IMPENDING IMPACTS OF HURRICANE LAURA
KURARAY AMERICA, INC. STATEMENT ON IMPENDING IMPACTS OF HURRICANE LAURA
Jul. 27, 2020
Visit Kuraray at the New Digital Materials Show!
Join Kuraray online July 21st thru August 15th, 2020 at the Digital Materials Show!
Jun. 10, 2020
FUTURE OF PLASTICS: Starch-based packaging balances carbon footprint
A plant-based packaging material that can be recycled
Jun. 10, 2020
FUTURE OF PLASTICS: Smart packaging for a sustainable world
Whether it’s recyclable, compostable or repulpable, Kuraray has product and packaging needs covered
May. 07, 2020
Kuraray PLANTIC Claims Major Awards at the WorldStar Packaging Ceremony
Plantic Technologies is proud to announce they have won several major awards at this year’s WorldStar Packaging Awards
Feb. 28, 2020
Kuraray Showcases EVAL™ and Genestar™ Enhancements for Automotive Fuel Systems
Kuraray at ITB Automotive Energy Storage Systems 2020
Feb. 12, 2020
Kuraray EVAL Showcasing at Plastics Recycling Conference
Kuraray’s EVAL Team is in Nashville
Feb. 06, 2020
Bringing Kuraray Technology to Wire and Cable
Our Vectran and Elastomers teams joined forces this year at the 2020 Advanced Wire and Cable Conference
Nov. 18, 2019
Kuraray America, Inc. Named a 2019 Top Workplace by the Houston Chronicle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 13, 2019
Simpler Recycling of Multi-Layer Plastic Packaging
Kuraray EVAL™ EVOH was one of a portfolio of unique products that combine performance and sustainability presented by Kuraray at the 2019 K Show in Dusseldorf last month.
Nov. 05, 2019
Where Next for Edible Packaging?
From Dissolvable Pre-Workout Protein Packs to Instant Oatmeal
Oct. 03, 2019
Kuraray Elastomers Team Presents at International Elastomers Conference 2019
From Dissolvable Pre-Workout Protein Packs to Instant Oatmeal
Sep. 30, 2019
Improving the Performance of Polyurethanes: Kuraray Advanced Chemicals Showcases at Polyurethanes Technology Conference
Our Advanced Chemicals Team will be in Orlando, FL October 7-9
Sep. 25, 2019
Update on Fayetteville Works Plant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep. 23, 2019
Innovative Packaging Materials with Barrier Coatings Fight Plastic Waste
In the current drive to make all plastic packaging reusable or recyclable, environmentally friendly packaging with barrier coatings such as EXCEVAL™ make this goal achievable.
Sep. 10, 2019
Kuraray at K 2019 in Düsseldorf: Sustainable Materials for a Greener Future
Specialty chemicals producer Kuraray is exhibiting the recyclable barrier resin EVAL™, SEPTON™ BIO TPE raw materials, PLANTIC™, CLARINO™, MonoSol, Mowital®, HYBRAR™, KURARITY™, KURARAY POVAL™, MOWIFLEX™ and GENESTAR™ in Hall 7a, Booth D06 at K 2019.
Aug. 23, 2019
Kuraray Showcasing Latest in Agricultural Solutions
Our teams from Kuraray Poval and Monosol will be in Charleston
Jul. 01, 2019
Three Kuraray America Facilities Earn Top Safety Awards from Texas Chemical Council
Three of Kuraray America, Inc.’s Texas facilities received top honors from the Texas Chemical Council (TCC) at its annual award banquet on Thursday, June 6, 2019.
May. 12, 2019
Kuraray at Rapid + TCT in Detroit, Michigan: Launch of New MOWIFLEX™ Filament for 3D Printing
Kuraray has launched a new 3D printing filament manufactured under the MOWIFLEX™ brand offering a groundbreaking water-soluble support material technology to the 3D printing market. The company is presented the development at Rapid + TCT in Detroit, Michigan in May 2019.
Mar. 07, 2019
Kuraray Noritake Dental Concludes a Patent License Agreement with Ivoclar Vivadent
In February 2019, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. (President: Kiyoyuki Arikawa)
Feb. 27, 2019
Biodegradable Coffee Bean Packaging made with PLANTIC receives the Grand Prize from South Korea’s Green Packaging Awards
Biodegradable coffee bean packaging produced by SOFTPACK Co., Ltd. using PLANTIC
Nov. 02, 2018
Announcing Price Increase for EVAL™ EVOH Resin
Kuraray America, Inc.’s EVAL Business Unit announced today that it will raise the selling price of all commercial and XEP grades of EVAL™ EVOH
Sep. 19, 2018
Kuraray America, Inc. Statement on Hurricane Florence Impact
Officials with Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) have confirmed that there have been no incidents
Aug. 09, 2018
President and CEO Announcement
Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) announces the appointment of new President and CEO Hitoshi Toyoura.
Jun. 19, 2018
Price Revisions for PVOH Resins
Kuraray has announced its decision to increase the price of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) resins
Jun. 05, 2018
Kuraray and Sealed Air Team Up to Offer Plantic™ Bio-Based Food Packaging
Sealed Air to Offer Plantic™ Bio-Based Food Packaging in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Jun. 04, 2018
Kuraray to Exhibit Numerous Product Lines at EXPO PACK Mexico
Kuraray’s EVAL™, KURARAY POVAL™, and MonoSol® technology businesses will be exhibiting together at EXPO PACK Mexico 2018 in Mexico City, México, June 5-8
May. 25, 2018
Kuraray America, Inc. issues update regarding EVAL Plant incident
Kuraray America, Inc. (Kuraray) today announced twenty of the twenty-one individuals who were transported to off-site medical facilities for treatment following Saturday’s incident have been released
May. 21, 2018
UPDATE: KURARAY AMERICA, INC. STATEMENT ON FIRE AT KURARAY AMERICA’S EVAL™ SITE
Officials with Kuraray America, Inc. confirm that a fire occurred at the company’s EVAL™ facility in Pasadena, Texas, at the corner of Choate Road and Bay Area Boulevard at approximately
May. 19, 2018
KURARAY AMERICA, INC. STATEMENT ON FIRE AT KURARAY AMERICA’S EVAL SITE
Officials with Kuraray America, Inc. confirm that a fire occurred at the company’s EVAL™ facility in Pasadena, Texas, at the corner of Choate Road and Bay Area Boulevard at approximately 10:43 a.m
May. 19, 2018
Update: Kuraray America, Inc. statement on fire at Kuraray America’s EVAL Site
Officials with Kuraray America, Inc. confirm that a fire occurred at the company’s EVAL™ facility in Pasadena, Texas, at the corner of Choate Road and Bay Area Boulevard at approximately 10:22 a.m
May. 17, 2018
Kuraray Noritake Dental Concludes a Patent License Agreement with 3M
In March 2018, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. (President: Kiyoyuki Arikawa), with its Head Office in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, concluded a license agreement with the 3M Company, whose Head Office is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA.
Apr. 03, 2018
Kuraray to exhibit numerous product lines at American Coatings Show
Kuraray America, Inc. (Kuraray) will showcase several products within its chemical, polymer and elastomer technology businesses at the 6th annual American Coatings Show (ACS) in Indianapolis, Ind., April 10-12.
Nov. 01, 2017
Kuraray America, Inc.’s EVAL™ Business Unit Announces Price Increase
Kuraray America, Inc.’s EVAL™ Business Unit announced today that it will raise the selling price of all commercial and XEP grades of EVAL™ EVOH resin by $0.09/pound effective December 1, 2017 or as contracts allow.
Nov. 01, 2017
Kuraray America, Inc. announces EVAL™ EVOH price increase
Kuraray America, Inc.’s EVAL™ Business Unit announced today that it will raise the selling price
Sep. 15, 2017
Post Hurricane Harvey Update: EVAL Business
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep. 14, 2017
Kuraray Donates to Southeast Texas in Wake of Hurricane Harvey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep. 13, 2017
Kuraray gives to Hurricane Harvey Relief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 28, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Impact
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May. 04, 2017
Kuraray to Present at Interpack 2017
Kuraray at Interpack 2017, 4-10 May at Messe Düsseldorf
Feb. 23, 2017
Price Revisions for PVOH resin
Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Feb. 21, 2017
Liquid Farnesene Rubber Used in Car Tires for First Time
A Biologically Derived Liquid Rubber that Improves Ice Grip
Jan. 28, 2017
Announcement of Price Increase: SEPTON, HYBRAR and TU-Polymer
The Elastomers Business Unit will raise...
Nov. 13, 2016
A lightweight, highly-functional resin that is as strong as metal… Use of Laser Transmission Grade: GENESTAR Grows in Automotive Applications
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumio Ito; “Kuraray”) today announces the expansion of applications for GENESTAR
Oct. 18, 2016
Visit Us at the K Show!
Kuraray at K 2016 in Düsseldorf, Discovery in the “automotive world” of Kuraray
Sep. 15, 2016
KURARAY CO., LTD. STARTS THE JOINT STUDY ON POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUTADIENE DERIVATIVES WITH SUMITOMO CORPORATION AND PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL (THAILAND)
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President Masaaki Ito, “Kuraray”)...
May. 13, 2016
Kuraray Decides to Boost EVAL Production Capacity in the United States
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masaaki Ito; “Kuraray”)....
May. 05, 2016
Kuraray America, Inc. Named One of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in Houston
Today, executives with Kuraray America, Inc. announced the company has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year....
Apr. 22, 2016
Kuraray America Celebrates Opening of KURARAY POVAL™ Plant in Southeast Texas
Today, Kuraray America, Inc., a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber and resin production
Jan. 15, 2016
Kuraray to Exhibit at IPPE Show in January
Kuraray’s EVAL and PLANTIC technologies business will be exhibiting at the IPPE Show in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of January.
Nov. 17, 2015
Kuraray develops new light guide plates that control the direction of emitted light
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masaaki Ito; “Kuraray”) ...
Oct. 01, 2015
Kuraray to Expand Production Facilities for Optical-Use Poval Film
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masaaki Ito; “Kuraray”) ....
Sep. 01, 2015
A Half Century of Supplying Man-Made Leather
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masaaki Ito) .....
Aug. 25, 2015
Lightweight, Highly-Functional Resin That Is as Strong as Metal GENESTAR is Chosen as a Component Material for the Toyota MIRAI FCV
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masaaki Ito) hereby announces that GENESTAR
Aug. 10, 2015
Kuraray is pleased to announce completion of the acquisition of all of the shares in Plantic Technologies Limited.
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masaaki Ito) hereby announces that GENESTAR
Aug. 06, 2015
Kuraray Consolidated Earnings Report Second Half 2015
Kuraray Co. Ltd
May. 22, 2015
Kuraray President Masaaki Ito is Awarded the Commander of the Order of the Crown by the Kingdom of Belgium
The Kingdom of Belgium has made the president ....
Apr. 08, 2015
Kuraray expands into bio-based barrier materials Notice Concerning the Acquisition of Australia-based Plantic Technologies Limited
Kuraray expands into bio-based barrier materials , Notice Concerning the Acquisition of Australia-based Plantic Technologies Limited
Apr. 07, 2015
Kuraray Remains Committed to Expanding Awareness of Japanese Culture
Kuraray, a leader in the specialty chemicals and polymers business, today announced its continued
Jan. 02, 2015
National Association for Business Resources Names Kuraray America, Inc. one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™ in Houston
Qualified and talented employees are essential to a company’s success. Every year companies are striving to keep these employees through innovative human resources practices.
Oct. 15, 2014
Elastomers Business to Raise Prices
The Elastomers Business Unit of Kuraray America Inc. will raise the transaction prices
Sep. 30, 2014
Kuraray to Exhibit at glasstech
Aug. 04, 2014
Kuraray EVAL to Raise Prices in September
Officials with Kuraray America, Inc. today announced that prices will increase by 11 cents per pound of all commercial and XEP grades of EVAL™ EVOH resin
Jul. 02, 2014
Kuraray America to Raise Prices on Bags of EVAL Commercial and XEP Grades of Resin
Officials with Kuraray America, Inc. today announced that prices will increase by $0.04 on all bags of commercial and XEP grades of EVAL™ EVOH, GF and ETC resins
Jun. 05, 2014
Kuraray successfully acquires DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions/Vinyls
World-renowned, integrated vinyl acetate company gains ownership of six GLS/Vinyls’ facilities around the globe
Apr. 23, 2014
Expanding collaboration with U.S.based Amyris: Ramping Up Development of New Bio-Based Liquid Rubber
Aiming to ramp up the development of a new biomaterial-based liquid rubber, Kuraray Co. Ltd.
Apr. 17, 2014
Kuraray PVOH to increase prices in Americas
Effective May 1, 2014, or as contracts allow, Kuraray America, Inc.
Mar. 05, 2014
Kuraray’s Elastomer Group To Raise Prices in Americas
The Elastomers Business Unit of Kuraray America Inc. will raise the transaction prices of Elastomer products by the following amounts effective April 1, 2014, or as existing supply agreements allow.
Feb. 14, 2014
Kuraray EVAL to increase price in Americas
Effective March 1, 2014, Kuraray America, Inc. will increase the price of the following products by $.06/pound or as contracts allow
Nov. 26, 2013
National Association for Business Resources Names Kuraray America, Inc. one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™ in the Country
Qualified and talented employees are essential to a company’s success.
Nov. 21, 2013
Kuraray to Acquire DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions/Vinyls
Kuraray and DuPont today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for DuPont to sell Glass Laminating Solutions/Vinyls (GLS/Vinyls)
Oct. 29, 2013
Kuraray Announces Strategic Partnership with Vitriflex
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumio Ito)
Oct. 17, 2013
Kuraray Kicks Off K Show with Innovative Products
Kuraray will showcase a variety of new and innovative projects....
Aug. 27, 2013
Kuraray TROSIFOL Obtains PPG Certifications for Sungate® and Solarband® Architectural Flat Laminated Glass
Kuraray will showcase a variety of new and innovative projects....
Aug. 19, 2013
Kuraray to be honored as the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Industry Winner
Kuraray will be honored as the 2013 Salute to Industry honoree by the La Porte-Bayshore
Jul. 09, 2013
Kuraray EH&S Specialist Wins Texas Chemical Council Award
Kuraray will be honored as the 2013 Salute to Industry honoree by the La Porte-Bayshore
Jun. 12, 2013
Kuraray to Expand Monosol, LLC Facilities
Kuraray Co. Ltd.announced today the expansion of its facilities in LaPorte
May. 29, 2013
Kuraray EVAL to Present at AMI Agricultural Film 2013 on September 16-18, 2013
Edgard Chow, Technical Service and Development Manager of Kuraray America, Inc.
May. 08, 2013
Kuraray EVAL will be presenting at the AMI Multilayer Packaging Film Conference in June
Kuraray’s EVAL group will attend and present at the AMI Multilayer Packaging Film Conference being held on June 5 and 6th.
Apr. 10, 2013
Kuraray Breaks Ground On Greenfield Plant in La Porte, Texas
On April 11, 2013 Kuraray will break ground on a greenfield Kuraray Poval (PVOH) plant located in La Porte, Texas.
Feb. 19, 2013
Kuraray Presents Comprehensive Solutions at European Coatings Show
Kuraray will exhibit at the European Coatings Show from March 19-21 in Nuremberg
Nov. 16, 2012
Kuraray America, Inc. donates to Hurricane Sandy Efforts
Kuraray America, Inc. announced today a donation of $1,000 to assist in Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts through the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York City.
Nov. 09, 2012
Kuraray VECTRAN Material Used in Subway Plug
A Vectran fiber application has recently gained attention in the media amidst the recovery efforts of Hurricane Sandy
Sep. 03, 2012
Kuraray Announces New Positions for 2015 PVOH Plant in Pasadena, Texas
Effective April 1, 2013 Kuraray America, Inc. will add a new business unit to its portfolio
Aug. 28, 2012
Reducing Emissions with TIF Films and EVOH
The University of California has published two new studies demonstrating the benefits of high-barrier TIF agricultural films.
Jun. 05, 2012
Kuraray to Establish a New PVOH Resin Production Facility in the United States
Kuraray Co. Ltd. (President: Fumio Ito; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) announced today the establishment of a new polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) resin production facility at its U.S
Jun. 04, 2012
Kuraray awarded TEF award for new plant expansion
Gov. Rick Perry announced the state is investing $965,000 through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) in Kuraray America Inc.
May. 22, 2012
Announcement Regarding the Acquisition of MonoSol
Kuraray Co. Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumio Ito) has agreed to acquire MonoSol LLC (“MonoSol”), a U.S.-based manufacturer of polyvinyl alcohol
Apr. 24, 2012
George Avdey named President, CEO of Kuraray Americas, Inc.
Avdey succeeds Kenichi Abe who will return to Kuraray’s global office in Tokyo to assume the role of General Manager for Corporate Management Planning
Mar. 11, 2012
Kuraray Americas will exhibit at NPE2012 in Orlando, FL
Innovation and discovery allow Kuraray America, Inc. to lead the plastics and chemicals industry.
Oct. 11, 2011
Kuraray Americas EVAL Plant to increase production by more than 17 million pounds
Kuraray America, Inc. today announced the approval of a project to increase its EVAL™ production
Notice of Decision to Launch a Share Buyback