Kuraray America, Inc.
Chemical ManufacturingTexas, United States501-1000 Employees
Kuraray America, Inc. serves as the North American subsidiary of Kuraray, a global specialty chemical producer that develops and manufactures a broad range of products — including resins, chemicals, activated carbon, fibers, textiles and specialty dental materials — to address needs across industries such as automotive, aerospace, agriculture, packaging, oil and gas, medical and consumer goods. Based in Houston, Texas, the company operates production and research facilities across Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia, with most of its portfolio produced domestically in North America. Founded in 1926, Kuraray operates in 32 countries and regions, establishing itself as a longstanding player in the chemical manufacturing field. Sustainability guides its innovation and operations, incorporating renewable and recyclable feedstocks and circular economy practices, supported by three pillars—people, product and planet. The North American arm follows the global sustainability framework, Passion 2026, which targets a 63% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 and carbon neutrality by 2050.