The Kuraray Group, which includes Kuraray Co., Ltd., its
consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliated
companies, embraces about 80 companies in Japan and abroad with
approximately 7,000 employees. Each company within the Group, while
demonstrating its individual character, is committed to satisfy the
diverse needs of society in their field of business.
In 1926 Kuraray Co., Ltd. was established in Kurashiki City, Japan, where it started the industrial production of viscose rayon. Through intensive research and development the company succeeded in building up extensive expertise and technological strength in the fields of polymer chemistry, synthetic chemistry and chemical engineering. Thanks to this technological strength and extensive expertise Kuraray was able to develop highly innovative products in a wide range of selected businesses.
Today Kuraray develops and manufactures quality and innovative products ranging from synthetic resins, fine chemicals, non-woven fabrics, man-made leather to laser discs and medical products. A number of products developed and manufactured by Kuraray have become world-leading products. Among these products are: polyvinyl alcohol fiber KURALON™, polyvinyl alcohol resin POVAL™, ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer EVAL™, manmade leather CLARINO™ and isoprene-based fine chemicals for perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and other specialized applications.
Kuraray Co.
Ltd. (Corporate website in English)
株式会社可乐丽 (Corporate website in Chinese)
