Press Archive
06/29/2022 | Product News
Kuraray Noritake Dental settles a patent infringement lawsuit regarding a method for manufacturing layered ceramics
In April 2022, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Satoshi Yamaguchi), concluded a patent license agreement and…
04/05/2022 | Environmental Protection
Keeping a look out for Mother Nature
Living in harmony with nature is essential, as urbanization encroaches closer to established wildlife habitats and flightpaths.
03/17/2022 | Press Releases
90 percent recycling rate by 2030: Kuraray joins 4evergreen alliance for innovative circular concepts for fibre-based packaging
The 4evergreen alliance aims to raise the recycling rate of fibre-based packaging in Europe to 90 percent by 2030. As a new member of this alliance,…
03/11/2022 | Press Releases
Transition to a CO2-neutral site:100% of electricity at Kuraray's site in Troisdorf is sourced from renewables
A contractual commitment to supply 100% green energy from renewable resources to Kuraray's site in Troisdorf, Germany, has earned the environmentally…
01/19/2022 | Product News
Beyond the limits of the CTI index: Kuraray measures tracking resistance of 925 Volts on Genestar™ PA9T
Testing at voltages of up to 1,000 V: Kuraray is developing new methods of testing the insulating properties of materials above the previous limit of…
11/29/2021 | Product News
For smartphones, clothing and packaging: Kuraray's Poval plant in Höchst supplies PVOH to Europe. Now it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Production of PVOH (polyvinyl alcohol) started in Höchst Industrial Park in Frankfurt 50 years ago. Now this Kuraray site is one of the world’s…
08/24/2021 | Product News
Edible coatings for fruit to reduce wastage and increase sustainability: Liquidseal keeps fruit fresh for twice as long – with the help of Kuraray Poval.
Environmentally friendly coatings from Liquidseal with high-quality polyvinyl alcohols from Kuraray keep fruit and vegetables fresh for far longer –…
06/10/2021 | Press Releases
Top talents, satisfied employees and plenty of space for innovation: three accolades for Kuraray
Kuraray ranked by Focus Money as the best company for vocational training in the chemical sector – Top scores in the Focus Business ranking “Top…
05/19/2021 | Product News
“We keep fruit and vegetables fresh for longer and avoid waste throughout the supply chain”
Liquidseal's innovative coatings are the sustainable way to keep fruit and vegetables fresh − helped by high-quality PVOH materials from Kuraray. An…
04/01/2021 | Product News
Price Revisions for PVOH resin
Kuraray announces its decision to upwardly revise the prices of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) resin. Details of the revisions are given below.