Kureha Corporation is a Japan‐based specialty chemical company that engages in the development, manufacture and sale of high-performance polymers, specialty films and resin products. The company’s portfolio includes fluoropolymer materials—such as polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVdF) binders—that serve demanding applications in electronics, energy storage and industrial equipment. In addition to its core polymer offerings, Kureha supplies multilayer films for food and pharmaceutical packaging, engineered resins for automotive and electronic parts, and surface‐coating materials.
Beyond polymers and films, Kureha maintains businesses in agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, providing crop‐protection formulations and intermediates for generic drug manufacturers. Its research activities extend into next-generation battery technologies, environmental remediation materials and advanced healthcare polymers. The company leverages state-of-the-art analytical and pilot facilities to tailor materials for key growth markets, including electric-vehicle batteries and sustainable packaging solutions.
Founded in 1944 and headquartered in Tokyo, Kureha serves clients across Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. The company’s global network includes manufacturing sites in Japan and a dedicated PVdF binder plant in Ohio, U.S., as well as sales and technical support offices in major industrial regions. This international footprint allows Kureha to respond to local market requirements while maintaining centralized research and development in Japan.
Kureha’s strategic focus on innovation is supported by its technical centers in Tokyo and Ibaraki, where cross-disciplinary teams advance polymer science and process engineering. The company is governed by a board of directors and led by a president and chief executive officer based at its Tokyo headquarters, ensuring alignment of corporate strategy with long-term market trends in energy, environment and healthcare.
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