Kuraray Co., Ltd.
KURRY
Other OTC30.96
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+2.95
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ISIN
US50127R1032
CUSIP
50127R103
Return %
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-17.73
26.53
3Y
9.40
76.60
5Y
0.55
80.11
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Hitoshi Kawahara
- Full Time Employees
- 11,941
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Address
- Tokiwabashi Tower Tokyo Japan 100-0004
- IPO Date
- Oct 15, 2010
- Website
- kuraray.co.jp
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- Kuraray Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of specialty chemicals, functional materials, synthetic fibers and resins for industrial, consumer and medical applications worldwide. The company produces polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resins and films under the Poval brand; polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resins and films such as Trosifol and SentryGlas for laminated safety glass; ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) resins and films under the EVAL brand; methacrylic resins; isoprene chemicals; thermoplastic elastomers including SEPTON, HYBRAR and TU-Polymer; polyamide resins such as GENESTAR; medical products; PVA fibers under the KURALON brand; man-made leather; nonwoven fabrics; hook-and-loop fasteners under the MAGIC TAPE brand; polyester fibers; activated carbon through subsidiary Calgon Carbon; and high-performance membranes and systems for water treatment. Kuraray operates production facilities across Japan, the United States, Europe and Asia, serving sectors including automotive, construction, packaging, textiles, electronics, healthcare and water purification. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company maintains global subsidiaries such as Kuraray America, Inc. and Kuraray Europe GmbH. Recent developments include the April 2025 acquisition of Nelumbo Inc. to integrate PFAS-free surface modification technology into polymers and fibers following a 2023 exclusive partnership; expansion of activated carbon production at Calgon Carbon's Pearl River Plant in Mississippi in 2024; acquisition of ISCC PLUS certification at three Japanese sites in September 2025 for vinyl acetate-related products; establishment of the Kuraray Asia Pacific Technical Center in Singapore in September 2025; launch of SCAPOVA AS PVA microcarrier for cell culture in November 2025; and major organizational changes effective January 2026.
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