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Kuraray Obtains ISCC PLUS Certification for MPD

on January 25, 2024 in Materials

Kuraray has acquired ISCC PLUS certification, an international certification system for sustainable products, for MPD (chemical name: 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol) produced at its Niigata Plant in Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture. The certification ensures that biomass and recycled raw materials are properly managed in the supply chain, including product manufacturing, in a mass-balance manner. Kuraray is implementing its medium-term management plan Passion 2026,...

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Kuraray to Globally Raise Polyol Prices Starting July 1

on June 21, 2023 in Materials

Kuraray will raise the prices of Kuraray polyols globally, effective July 1 for shipments. The affected products are certain brands of Kuraray polyols (P-series, F-series, and O-series). The price increase will be 12 yen per kilogram for Japanese domestic shipments and $0.10 per kilogram for overseas shipments. The company states that the price increase was decided in order to maintain...

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Kuraray Holds Opening Ceremony for New Isoprene-related Business Plant in Thailand

on May 10, 2023 in Materials

Kuraray recently held an opening ceremony at its new isoprene-related business plant in Thailand to mark the start of operations. The new plant was constructed in the WHA Eastern Industrial Park within the petrochemical complex in Map Ta Phut, Rayong Province, and has been in operation since February. Established by Kuraray GC Advanced Materials and Kuraray Advanced Chemicals (Thailand), the...

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Kuraray Plastics Adopts New Organizational Structure

on April 20, 2023 in Materials

Kuraray Plastics has revamped its organizational structure in 2023, shifting from a business unit structure to a cross-functional organization. The new setup consists of a Sales Division, Production Technology Division, and Product Development Division. The Sales Division now comprises five sales departments, including Rubber & Chemicals, Housing Materials, Film & Sheet, Earneston, and New Market Development. The transition to a...

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Kuraray to Raise Prices of Genestar Heat-Resistant Polyamide Resin

on January 25, 2023 in Materials

Kuraray said on Jan. 16 that it will on Feb. 1 raise the price of its Genestar heat-resistant polyamide resin for shipments in Japan and overseas. The range of the price increase is as follows: Filler-reinforced grades: 60 yen per kilogram for Japanese domestic shipments, $0.50 per kilogram for overseas shipments Glass fiber-reinforced halogen flame-resistant grades: 150 yen per kilogram...

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Kuraray to Raise Prices for Elastomer Products

on July 5, 2022 in Materials

Kuraray said that it will be raising prices on its hydrogenated styrenic elastomers Septon, Hybrar, and TU-Polymer. Set to come into effect on July 15, the global price hike will see prices here rise by $0.33 per kilogram. The rising costs, including main raw materials, utilities, and logistics costs related to the products in question, have exceeded the scope of...

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