Kuraray Co. Ltd., the Japan-based specialty chemical company behind dental materials manufacturer Kuraray Noritake Dental, marked its 100th anniversary on June 24 with a commemorative ceremony at the Tokyo International Forum. The event was livestreamed to domestic and international locations, allowing employees worldwide to mark the milestone together.
Founded in 1926 in Kurashiki, Japan, Kuraray began with the commercialization of synthetic rayon and has since expanded into technologies that include PVA fiber, PVOH resin, and EVAL EVOH resin. The company now operates in 32 countries and regions.
President Hitoshi Kawahara emphasized sharing values across countries, regions, languages, and cultures and outlined a "One Kuraray" vision connecting people, technologies, and knowledge across the organization. Kuraray said the anniversary marks the starting point for its next century, with plans to continue addressing social challenges through its technologies and products.
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