Kuraray Europe GmbH

We’re excited to announce our website refresh, making it even easier for you to navigate our product portfolio and explore our latest sustainable initiatives!   Check out the brand new Kuraray Europe page to learn more about: 👉 Our strategy for sustainability 👉 New innovation insights 👉 Exciting career opportunities   Check it out here: https://www.kuraray.eu/   #Kuraray #PossibleStartsHere

Safety is the cornerstone of everything we do. That’s why we’re proud to say that the Quality Control Department (QC) of our Advanced Interlayer Solutions Division has been accident-free for a significant 6000 days!   This team handles up to 50 tonnes of raw glass per year – a delicate, risk-prone material that requires proper handling – so this is a huge achievement. But they’re not stopping there – the team is now working towards its next goal of being 7000 days accident-free.   Creating a safe working environment is always a top priority at Kuraray. Our high standards, rigorous processes and routine safety talks and reminders make a difference. You can find out more about our safety success stories here: https://lnkd.in/em29U_Z6   #Kuraray #PossibleStartsHere

We’ve had an Olympics of our own at Kuraray this summer! 🏉🏃♀️   Our company culture is built on our teamwork – so this summer, our team laced up their running shoes to take part in sporting events to strengthen bonds and support the communities we work in.   Runners from team Kuraray took part in the J.P. Morgan Corporate Run, hitting the pavement to support Laureus, an organisation that promotes transformative sports programmes for young people in disadvantaged areas, and the Deutsche Behindertensportjugend (DBSJ),the youth arm of the German Disabled Sports Association.   But that’s not all! Our team also took part in the Firmenlauf Bonn company run, helping strengthen team bonds outside of the office, and a group of soccer enthusiasts competed in the Business Cup 2024, a football tournament for German companies. Excitingly, our football team made it all the way to the finals in Düsseldorf!   We’re proud of the enthusiasm, sportsmanship and team spirit our colleagues brought to every one of these challenges – and we’re looking forward to more events to come!   You can find out more about what it’s like working with us here: https://lnkd.in/e_TmsK5M   #Kuraray #Careers #PossibleStartsHere

Freuen Sie sich auf einen weiteren spannenden Abend beim online Stammtisch Kunststoff am 15. Juli ab 18:30 Uhr! Nach bereits zwei erfolgreichen Treffen geht es nun in die 3. Runde mit einem Vortrag von Dr. Jörg Schappel zum Thema 'Lebenszyklusanalyse aus der Perspektive eines führenden Kunststoff-Herstellers'. Seien Sie auch dabei und melden Sie sich hier an 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaDxTKmK 👈 Der Einladungslink wird ca. drei Tage vor dem Event zugesendet. Wir freuen uns auf einen spannenden Vortrag mit anschließender Diskussionsrunde. Jeder ist herzlich eingeladen teilzunehmen!

In this instalment of our #IndustrySpotlight series, we’re highlighting our MPD-based polyols for the adhesive industry!   Check out our latest case study with SpecialChem - The Material Selection Platform, where we explore how our MPD-based polyol solutions can help address the challenges faced by adhesive formulators, such as: 👉 Achieving a low viscosity 👉 Ensuring high adhesive strength 👉 Managing hydrolysis resistance   Want to find out more? Download the full case study here:   #Kuraray #Chemicals #Adhesives

Mooring ropes for large cargo ships and LNG carriers need to withstand high tensile loads and extreme environmental conditions. Using the high-performance #Vectran™ fibers from Kuraray, Katradis Marine Ropes Industry SA has developed a durable and easy-to-handle mooring rope. Recently, our #LCP-Siri® ropes were selected by GasLog Ltd. to equip their newbuilding LNG vessels. The key characteristics of the ropes create a combination of high wear resistance, negligible creep, high strength in subzero temperatures and also hot climates. Compliant and certified according to the latest regulations and guidelines of the shipping industry such as #MEG4 & #SOLAS, our LCP-Siri® ropes have been developed for long service lifetime and safety in mooring operations. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/ef94PTcz #LCPropes #SiriHighPerformanceRopes #mooring #MEG4 #KatradisRopes #marineindustry #safety

🌱 #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

DKT 2024 is around the corner! Come and meet the team on booth 9-629 at the NürnbergMesse convention centre in Nürnberg – why not grab a coffee with Ralph Boehm, Marcel Gruendken, Tatsuyuki Abe, or Robin Conrad? Or catch our presentation on 2 July at 11:30 AM to learn more about the latest developments in silane-functionalized liquid rubber for electric vehicle tires.    👉 Book your ticket to DKT 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/d9kXnBxv   #Kuraray #liquidrubber #EVcars

𝟱𝗚 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗱𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 Last Thursday, the closing event of the BMDV-funded 5G Troisdorf project was celebrated at the Troisdorf City Hall, attended by prominent figures, including Director for Digital Connectivity at the Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr Gertrud Husch, Mayor of Troisdorf Alexander Biber, and Member of the Landtag Katharina Gebauer. The consortium explored how the 5G mobile standard can be utilized in industry, opening up new opportunities within the context of Industry 4.0. Two notable implementations demonstrated on-site were a forklift with installed 5G sensors for intelligent fleet management and the 5G Toolkit. The latter, a digital twin visualized through AR/VR technology, enables remote maintenance across continents—a significant step towards the industrial metaverse. Additionally, other 5G projects had the opportunity to present their work to the interested attendees. Reflecting on this truly special project led by Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Informationstechnik FIT, it's important to highlight the strong collaboration between the SME ZWi Technologies GmbH and the international tech corporation Kuraray Europe GmbH, which was further facilitated during the project. The involvement of the economic development agency of Troisdorf TROWISTA | Die Wirtschaftsförderer and the municipal telecommunications provider TroiLine provided strong ties into the region, fostering regional knowledge transfer regarding the 5G technology and its implementation. Fraunhofer FIT, ILAG, and our RWTH Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (TIM), represented by our senior researcher Valerie Starke, provided the scientific accompaniment. Alongside developing business models for 5G, Valerie Starke focused on identifying and overcoming non-technical challenges in implementing these models, such as personal and organizational hurdles. Her work underscores that digital transformation is not solely about technology but is highly influenced by human factors. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in such an innovative project and to collaborate with such a diverse and skilled team. Many thanks to the organizing team for this outstanding closing event! 📺 German local TV reported about the event: https://lnkd.in/e_HAMSHw 💻 Project Website: https://lnkd.in/eAge78UP #5G #Industry40 #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #TechnologyManagement

#Seeds are the foundation of agriculture, and maximizing their potential is key to achieving optimal yields. One innovative method for enhancing seed performance is through the use of polyvinyl alcohol (#PVOH) #coatings. ⤴ Kuraray #Poval™ (Partially Saponified PVOH) coatings represent a cutting-edge, microplastic free solution for enhancing seed performance and crop productivity. By providing tailored protection, improving germination rates, and aiding in the delivery of active ingredients, Kuraray Poval™ coatings offer a multifaceted approach to #seed #treatment. ⬇ Click to read more advantages of Kuraray Poval™ (PVOH) for Sustainable Agriculture Kuraray Kuraray Europe GmbH Joris Bohets 🔜 This article will be included in the upcoming <2024 Seed Treatment Special>magazine, any interest to promote your product on it, please contact Christina Xie (Christina@agropage.com)