Kuraray is a world leader in specialty chemicals and functional materials; and is committed to our customers and driven to develop products that ensure quality, and value while differentiating our customer from competition. Kuraray has offices located around the world, with the corporate headquarters located in Tokyo, Japan.
Kuraray, Co. was founded in 1926 in Kurashiki, Japan as a Rayon filament manufacturer. In the years since it was established, Kuraray has grown to a 100 billion yen company with over 6,000 employees and 20+ products. Customers range from government and research organizations to Fortune 100 companies—all with different needs. However, Kuraray customers share the same expectation across all products: a commitment to our customers’ successes.
Kuraray’s first priority is our product. Constantly improving processes and investing in innovation, Kuraray has developed into an internationally known chemical company with over 80 years of experience in the resins, chemicals and fibers business.
The people at Kuraray are committed to the future—of both our company and the people they serve. To ensure this, investments in technology, plans for plant expansion and investment in our work force drive Kuraray to stay ahead of our competitors.
With technology also comes social responsibility. At Kuraray, each employee is committed to improving the community around them through service activities as well as environmental improvements. From the plant to the office, Kuraray employees are making an impact on their environment and improving it for the future.