Kuraray

Chemical ManufacturingTokyo, Japan1001-5000 Employees

Kuraray, based in Ōtemachi, Tokyo, is a chemical manufacturer with roots dating to 1926 when it was founded to commercialize synthetic rayon. As a multinational with a sizable footprint, it expanded from textiles into polymers and synthetic chemistry, achieving an early milestone in 1950 as the first to commercialize PVA fiber and today operating across 32 countries and regions.

Its offerings span resins and chemicals, fibers, and related products such as activated carbon and water-treatment membranes and systems. Its customer base comprises industrial users seeking durable materials and specialized fibers for various applications, while the company emphasizes innovation aligned with addressing global social and environmental challenges. In November 2024, SEKISUI Chemical filed patent-infringement lawsuits against Kuraray Europe concerning PVB interlayers in Germany and Korea, illustrating ongoing intellectual-property matters in the sector.

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