Kuraray (OTCMKTS:KURRY) Co., Ltd. is a Japanese specialty chemicals and materials company that develops and manufactures products for industrial and consumer applications. Its portfolio includes polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resin and fiber, ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) resin, synthetic leather, activated carbon, and specialty chemicals.
The company’s materials are used in applications such as packaging, automotive components, construction, electronics, water treatment, and healthcare. Kuraray also produces functional resins, elastomers, fibers, and other performance materials, including products sold under brands such as EVAL, KURALON, and CLARINO.
Kuraray traces its origins to 1926, when it was established in Kurashiki, Japan, as Kurashiki Kenshoku Co. to produce rayon. It has since expanded beyond textiles into specialty chemicals and materials, serving customers through operations and sales networks in Japan and international markets.
