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About us
Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supply from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide, including over 850 at KAI.
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http://www.kuraray.us.com
External link for Kuraray America, Inc.
- Industry
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, Texas
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1963
- Specialties
- Polymers, Resins, Chemicals, Speciality Fibers, Dental Products, and Bio-polymers
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3700 Bay Area Blvd
Ste 680
Houston, Texas 77058, US
Employees at Kuraray America, Inc.
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David Steinberg
Director of Sales, Elastomers & Chemicals Divisions, at Kuraray America, Inc.
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Didier Houssier
Global Director Market Development EVAL(tm) EVOH and Plantic(tm) Thermoplastic Starch
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Murray Adelstein
Experienced and innovative Senior Learning and Development Specialist, Consultant. and Instructional Designer
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Jared Johansen
Updates
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Want to learn more about Kuraray Poval™? Visit https://lnkd.in/gkeyH8ki to discover how our PVOH resin coatings can support your business. And find out more about how vital sustainability is to the future of farming in Open Access Government’s article: https://lnkd.in/e83zmzst #Kuraray #POVAL #SustainableAgriculture #polyvinylalcohol #pvoh
🌱 #DidYouKnow that food availability must grow by at least 65% in the next 25 years to accommodate the world’s growing population? That’s according to an article in Open Access Government that we’re highlighting in today’s #InsightsForInnovation. Read on to find out how, as the demand for food availability becomes more urgent, the industry is focusing on ensuring food security through sustainable change – from integrated water and resource management, advances in technology and more. It's clear that the agriculture industry is set to undergo some important changes – and at Kuraray, we’re committed to being part of this. Our Kuraray Poval™ Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) resin coating not only protects seeds to improve germination and prevent damage, but can also reduce the amount of agrochemicals required, increasing safety for people and the planet. Want to learn more about Kuraray Poval™? Visit https://lnkd.in/gkeyH8ki to discover how our PVOH resin coatings can support your business. And find out more about how vital sustainability is to the future of farming in Open Access Government’s article: https://lnkd.in/e83zmzst #Kuraray #POVAL #SustainableAgriculture #polyvinylalcohol #pvoh
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We're excited to be at #FoamExpo this week, showcasing Kuraray's range of #Elastomers and Advanced Specialty Chemicals. Stop by and see us at booth #1730, or visit Kuraray.us.com for more info! Plus #ICYMI, our latest case study offers a look at how #Polyols can help significantly improve the quality of #adhesive products: "Advancing Different Material Adhesives: A Case Study on Kuraray’s MPD-based Polyol Solutions," https://lnkd.in/g-H9NVQA #PossibleStartsHere #AdvancedChemicals #TPE #Elastomers
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Today, we celebrate 98 years of Kuraray! For nearly a century, Kuraray has been a pioneer in innovative design and the production of specialty chemicals, fibers, and resins. Without the exceptional individuals that make up the Kuraray team around the world, our continued mission to make an impact wouldn't be possible. Learn more about our journey: https://bit.ly/3MR1RVt #PeopleandthePlanet #PossibleStartsHere
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As part of Newsweek’s recent feature, “Chemicals - The New Era,” our own Vance Darr, P.E., Director of Health, Safety, Environmental and Security, shares insights into Kuraray’s perspective on cultivating a sustainable future. He dives deeper into our approach and its focus on the 3 P’s: Planet, Product and People, amid evolving challenges. “Our emphasis on carbon neutrality and the practical application of carbon pricing in project assessments demonstrate Kuraray's proactive stance in balancing economic viability with environmental responsibility,” Darr says. We’re committed to the continued innovation in sustainable products, such as bio-based polymers, as well as environmental responsibility through initiatives to reduce plastic waste. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gK8w34wT #ForPeopleAndThePlanet #PossibleStartsHere
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Check out our latest white paper, "Advancing Different Material Adhesives: A Case Study on Kuraray’s MPD-based Polyol Solutions," for a look at how these #Polyols can help significantly improve the quality of #adhesive products. https://lnkd.in/g-H9NVQA Plus, visit us at #FoamExpo for more cutting-edge solutions. #AdvancedChemicals #PossibleStartsHere
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Visit Kuraray at this year's #SEMICONWest + #SEMI_FLEX! For more information about Kuraray, plus conference details and registration discounts, visit https://lnkd.in/gas-S2J9.
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Exciting news from the #KurarayPoval team! #Kuraray #Sustainability #LCA #Polyvinylalcohol #PVOH #Kuraraypoval
We’re excited to announce that a recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) found that the carbon footprint of our Kuraray Poval™ (PVOH) polyvinyl alcohol products has fallen again! Sustainability sits firmly at the heart of our business. That’s why this assessment is crucial in our mission for sustainability and transparency. Carried out using a ‘cradle-to-gate’ approach, it examined all production steps from extracting raw material to arriving at our customers’ factory gates. The outcome of this assessment found that the carbon footprint of our PVOH products made in Frankfurt, Germany not only decreased again for the third year in a row between 2022-23, but it is 30% lower than average. We’re proud of the work we’ve done - but it doesn’t stop there! Our Sustainability Taskforce is continuously working to reduce our environmental impact even further. You can learn more about our efforts in our LCA brochures: https://lnkd.in/e2hAhBqp #Kuraray #Sustainability #LCA #Polyvinylalcohol #PVOH #Kuraraypoval
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Join us in the Sustainability Hub on Tuesday for a visit with our guest, Ruben Nance, from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), hosted by our own David Hagen. #NPE2024 #PossibleStartsHere #RecyclingisReal
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Join us at the #SustainabilityHub for networking and solutions sharing during the daily #NPE2024 FiresideChats! Stop by booth SH-7 in the Hub for more about Kuraray's solutions to the sustainability question. https://lnkd.in/gmacH2s9 Session Description: A high performing Thermoplastic Starch Natural Polymer that offers reductions in carbon emissions by incorporating a bio-based oxygen barrier and aroma barrier layer that facilitates the recycling of both polymer and paper-based packaging allowing the layers to completely separate in the recycling stream, and for compostable applications, with certifications as home and industrial compostable, is a unique sustainable packaging barrier option. #Plantic™ also provides an outstanding oil grease resistance replacing PFAS, is a nylon replacement providing outstanding puncture resistance, and the preferred option for PVDC and foil replacement. Recently certified recyclable by WMU as the OGR, aroma and oxygen barrier layer, is revolutionizing the paper packaging industry.
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