Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Kuraray is a global speciality chemicals company producing and supplying diverse materials including PVC compounds.
Kuraray Co., Ltd. is a Japanese specialty chemical company headquartered in Tokyo, with a global presence. Founded in 1926, it has grown into a diversified manufacturer with a focus on high-performance materials, synthetic resins, and chemical products. The company operates through three main business segments: Vinyl Acetate, Isoprene, and Functional Materials. Kuraray is well known for producing PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) and EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer) resins, which are used in a wide range of applications including packaging, textiles, and adhesives. The company also produces synthetic leather (Clarino), for which it is a leading global supplier, and operates in the medical, electronics, and environmental sectors. With manufacturing sites in Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Kuraray serves a global customer base and is recognized as a reliable and innovative partner in the specialty chemicals industry.
