Kuraray Europe Spain S.L. opens new office in Málaga, Spain

22.01.2024

New opening to strengthen the Kuraray Group's business on the Iberian Peninsula

Antonio Velardo, General Manager of Kuraray Europe Spain S.L. (Source: Kuraray)
Antonio Velardo, General Manager of Kuraray Europe Spain S.L. (Source: Kuraray)

Hattersheim/Frankfurt am Main, January 22, 2024. 
Kuraray Europe GmbH (KEG), a wholly owned subsidiary of the global specialty chemicals company Kuraray Co., Ltd., has announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, Kuraray Europe Spain S.L. (KES). 

The office in Málaga, Spain, will serve as a strategic hub for the management and coordination of business activities on the Iberian Peninsula.

"The opening of the KES office in Málaga is a strategic step to strengthen our presence in one of the most dynamic regions in Europe," said Antonio Velardo, General Manager of the newly established Kuraray Europe Spain S.L. 

The new office is located in close proximity to the airport and the city of Málaga, which ensures optimal accessibility for our customers and partners.”

The office in Málaga will mainly function as an administrative center, supporting local employees and coordinating activities in the region. 

"We are excited to be able to further expand Kuraray's strong presence in Europe with the newly established subsidiary in Spain, and we are looking forward to the start of operations at the beginning of January," concludes Carsten Simon, Vice President, KEG.

 

For further information please contact:

Kuraray Europe Spain S.L.
Avda. del Tivoli 17, Centro Comercial "Las Ventas", Local 37 y 38
29631 Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmádena)
Málaga
Málaga Spain
Tel: +34 674 040218
E-mail: antonio.velardo@kuraray.com


Kuraray Europe Spain S.L. at a glance

Company nameKuraray Europe Spain S.L. ("Kuraray Europe Spain")
LocationAvda. del Tivoli 17, Centro Comercial "Las Ventas",
Local 37 y 38
29631 Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmádena)
Málaga
Málaga Spain
Local Representatives and 
Board of Directors
Antonio Velardo, Jun Inoue, Carsten Simon
Capital3.000 EUR (100% owned by Kuraray Europe GmbH)
Number of Employees6, as of inaugural year
Establishment01.01.2024
BusinessesRepresentatives of the following Kuraray businesses: Advanced Interlayer Solutions (AIS), POVAL and Kuraray Noritake

 

About Kuraray
Kuraray Europe GmbH was founded in 1991. It is headquartered in Hattersheim near Frankfurt am Main and generated annual sales of EUR 1.3 billion in 2022. More than 830 employees work for Kuraray throughout Germany at its sites in Hattersheim, Frankfurt and Troisdorf. Kuraray is a global speciality chemicals company and is one of the largest suppliers of polymers and synthetic microfibres for many industries, such as Kuraray Poval™, Mowital®, Trosifol® and Clearfil™. A further 215 employees at six European sites are also involved in the development and application of innovative high-performance materials for numerous sectors such as the automotive, paper, glass and packaging industries as well as for architects and dentists. 
Kuraray Europe is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese listed Kuraray Group with headquarters in Tokyo, more than 11,700 employees worldwide and sales of EUR 5.5 billion. 

 

Press contacts:
Dr. Bettina Plaumann
Head of KEG Communications & Marketing
Kuraray Europe GmbH
Philipp-Reis-Straße 4
65795 Hattersheim am Main
Tel.: +49 69 305 85797
E-Mail: Bettina.Plaumann@kuraray.com 
Internet: www.kuraray.eu 

Anne Vogel
Communication Manager
Möller Horcher Kommunikation GmbH
Berliner Straße 300b
63065 Offenbach am Main
+49 69 809096 42 
anne.vogel@moeller-horcher.de 
www.moeller-horcher.de 


Kuraray Europe GmbH Company Overview

Company name     Kuraray Europe GmbH
President    Matthias Gutweiler
Capital   €31.188 million (100% investment from Kuraray Co. Ltd.)
Business   Manufacture and sale of PVA resin (POVAL), PVB resin (MOWITAL) and
  film (Advanced Interlayer Solutions);  import and sale of Advanced Materials
  (Clarino, Industrial Fibers, Elastomer,  Chemicals, Kuraray Noritake)
Location   Philipp-Reis-Straße 4 D-65795 Hattersheim am Main Germany


Kuraray Europe Spain S.L. Company Overview

Company nameKuraray Europe Spain S.L. ("Kuraray Europe Spain"
LocationAvda. del Tivoli 17, Centro Comercial "Las Ventas", Local 37 y 38
29631 Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmádena)
Málaga
Málaga Spain
Local Representatives and 
Board of Directors
Antonio Velardo, Jun Inoue, Carsten Simon
Capital3.000 EUR (100% owned by Kuraray Europe GmbH)
Number of Employees6, as of inaugural year
Establishment01.01.2024
BusinessesRepresentatives of the following Kuraray businesses: Advanced Interlayer Solutions (AIS), POVAL and Kuraray Noritake