Kao Specialties Americas LLC

Chemical ManufacturingNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees

KSA is a proud member of the Tokyo-based, Kao Corporation. Kao is a multinational conglomerate established in 1887 that develops, manufactures, and markets cosmetic, personal care, industrial, information, and chemical products around the world.

High Point Chemical Corporation, a textile chemical company founded in 1945 by Mr. Lester Stevens, was acquired by Kao in 1987. In January 2000, High Point Chemical Corporation was restructured into two limited liability companies, High Point Textile Auxiliaries LLC and Kao Specialties Americas LLC (KSA). KSA is a manufacturer of specialized products used in a number of markets and industries. The company is organized into three strategic business units, the Imaging Materials business, the Performance Chemicals business and the Oleo Chemicals & Specialties business.

KSA, as a part of the Kao Group of Companies, is sharing in a long history of polyester toner binder production.  Our Oleo Chemicals & Specialties business is one of a number of key business units in Kao’s global business portfolio. This business unit at KSA was established to introduce Kao’s vast array of products to the North American market and reinforce the global supply capability and commitment of Kao.

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