About Kuraray America
For people and the planet - to achieve what no one else can.
- Industry
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, Texas
- Founded
- 1963
- Company type
- Public Company
- Company profile name
- Kuraray America, Inc.
Kuraray is a leading global specialty chemical company that pioneers, manufactures and sells resins, chemicals, activated carbon, fibers, textiles, specialty dental materials and other highly functional products that improve the environment and enhance quality of life throughout the world. The company’s diverse product portfolio provides critical solutions for industries such as automotive, agriculture, aerospace, paper and packaging, oil & gas, medical and consumer goods.
Founded in 1926, Kuraray operates in 32 countries and regions. Its North America subsidiary, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI), is headquartered in Houston and operates top-of-the-line production and research facilities in Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia. The North American division produces nearly 80% of its extensive product portfolio domestically, emphasizing Kuraray’s deep commitment to local production.
Sustainability is at the heart of Kuraray America’s product innovation and operational excellence – from its use of renewable and recyclable feedstocks to instituting circular economy practices at its sites. Guided by three pillars - people, product and planet - the company is committed to safety, excellence and environmental responsibility. Central to Kuraray America’s mission is its global sustainability strategy known as Passion 2026. This strategic framework aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2035 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. By focusing on these goals and consistently leveraging pioneering technology, Kuraray continues its mission to deliver new sustainable solutions that support people and the planet. www.kuraray.us.com.
Specialties
- Carbon Reduction Strategy
- Barrier Materials
- High-Performance Fibers
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Specialty Chemicals
- Circular Economy
- Bio-Based Packaging
- Automotive Polymers
- Recyclability
- Innovation
- Sustainability Solutions
- Engineering Resins
- and Advanced Manufacturing
Company locations
3700 Bay Area Blvd, Ste 680, Houston, Texas 77058, US
32 Old Slip, New York, NY 10005, US
39555 Orchard Hill Pl, Suite 362, Novi, Michigan 48375, US
2200 Concord Pike, Wells Fargo Building, Wilmington, Delaware 19803, US
1417 Foulk Rd, Suite 101, Wilmington, Delaware 19803, US
11500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Texas 77507, US
13100 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Texas 77507, US
22824 NC Highway 87 S, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28306, US
4955 Underwood Rd, Pasadena, Texas 77507, US
4925 Underwood Rd, Pasadena, Texas 77507, US
12342 Strang Rd, La Porte, Texas 77571, US
11414 Choate Rd, Pasadena, Texas 77507, US
460 e Greenway Industrial Dr, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29708, US
8480 Dupont Rd, Building 226, Washington, West Virginia 26181, US
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- 14,227
- People linked to this company
- 726
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