News/Latest Topics http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/?id=rss This provides the latest news, topics and site updates from Kuraray. en Copyright 2010 KURARAY CO., LTD. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0900 Price Revisions for KURALON and Polyester Staple Fibers http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2010/100311.html?id=rss Kuraray announces the decision to increase prices of its domestic and overseas market-leading polyvinyl alcohol fibers KURALON and KURALON K-II by 5% to 10% per kilogram for both domestic and overseas shipments commencing April 1, 2010. Twenty months have passed since the Company last increased product prices in August 2008. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0900 Fabric, manmade leather, nonwoven fabric, hook and loop fasteners Kuraray Co., Ltd. Announcement of Changes in Executive Personnel [PDF] (115kb) http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2010/pdf/100310_3.pdf?id=rss Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0900 Company Kuraray Co., Ltd. Joint Development of "THERMOBARRIER", Sliding Paper Door Sheets with Superior Heat Insulation/Heat Barrier Properties Special Nonwoven Fabric-Type Paper for Sliding Doors That Effectively Cuts Sunlight in Summer and Cold near Windows in Winter http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2010/100304.html?id=rss KURARAYKURAFLEX Co., Ltd., engaged in the manufacturing, processing and sale of nonwoven fabrics and nonwoven fabric products (Representative Director and President: Takashi Nakajima) and SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. Housing Company (President: Teiji Kouge) have jointly developed "THERMOBARRIER", sliding paper door sheets with superior heat insulation/heat barrier properties. A joint patent application for the new product is in process. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0900 Fabric, manmade leather, nonwoven fabric, hook and loop fasteners Kuraray Co., Ltd. Price Revisions for EVOH Resin (EVAL) and EVOH Film (EVAL Film) http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2010/100302.html?id=rss Kuraray announces the decision to revise the prices of its EVOH resin (ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer; Kuraray trademark: EVAL) and EVOH film (EVAL film), for shipments commencing March 15. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0900 Plasticity Kuraray Co., Ltd. CSR Site Updated http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/csr/?id=rss Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0900 What's New Kuraray Co., Ltd. Price Revisions for Elastomer Products http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2010/100212.html?id=rss Kuraray announces its decision to increase the prices of Elastomer products in effect for all shipments on and after March 1, 2010. Details of the price revisions are given below. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0900 Chemicals, elastomers and rubber Kuraray Co., Ltd. Commencement of new PVB resin production line in Europe ~ Total annual capacity has been increased up to 39,000 tons by this 10,000 tons expansion ~ http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2010/100208_2.html?id=rss Kuraray Co., Ltd (hereafter "Kuraray") has executed production capacity expansion of PVB (poly vinyl butyral) resin (Brand Name; MOWITAL) by constructing one new line at its European subsidiary, Kuraray Europe GmbH (hereafter "KEG"). KEG has finished trial operation, and just started commercial production. The total annual capacity of PVB resin at KEG has been increased by this latest expansion to 39,000 tons. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0900 Plasticity Kuraray Co., Ltd. Kuraray Plastics Releases New Flameproof Duct - The Industry’s First Duct to Not Use Glass Wool - (Kuraray Plastics Co., Ltd.) http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2010/100208.html?id=rss Kuraray Plastics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka; President: Yuzuru Sasaki) has developed the industry's first flameproof duct to not incorporate glass wool. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0900 Chemicals, elastomers and rubber Kuraray Co., Ltd. Consolidated Earnings Report for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010 [PDF] (286kb) http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/ir/library/pdf/account/100205.pdf?id=rss Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0900 What's New Kuraray Co., Ltd. Message from President updated (Investor Relations) http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/ir/strategy/message.html?id=rss Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0900 What's New Kuraray Co., Ltd. Price Revisions for Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Resin, EXCEVAL Resin and EVA Copolymer Emulsion http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2010/100201.html?id=rss Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "Kuraray") announces its decision to revise the prices of three of its products: the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resin, KURARAY POVAL; the novel vinyl acetate-based, water-soluble synthetic resin, EXCEVAL; and the ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer emulsion. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0900 Plasticity Kuraray Co., Ltd. Kuraray Group Corporate Profile Video（German）Uploaded http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/company/video/?id=rss Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0900 What's New Kuraray Co., Ltd. Kuraray's Research and Development (Motion Pictures) http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/ir/presentation/other.html?id=rss Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0900 What's New Kuraray Co., Ltd. Two New VECSTAR Liquid Crystalline Polymer Film Products Developed ~ CT-Z Film with Excellent Heat Resistance and FB Film with Superior Optical Reflectivity ~ http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2010/100113.html?id=rss Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Fumihiro Ito; hereafter "Kuraray"), has developed and initiated sales of two new VECSTAR liquid crystalline polymer products: CT-Z film with excellent heat resistance and FB film with superior optical reflectivity. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0900 Medical, Eco-Friendly and other products, R&D Kuraray Co., Ltd. Kick-Off Event for the "Sending School Bags Across the Sea Campaign" Held at Odaiba, Tokyo http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/topics/2010/100112.html?id=rss On Saturday, January 9, 2010, the TOKYO FM "Holiday Special" Public Recording Event Kuraray "Mirabakesso" Presents "Sending School Bags Across the Sea" was held. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0900 Topics Kuraray Co., Ltd. Presentation of Student Off-Campus Artwork at Kuraray's Tokyo Headquarters Exhibition of Artwork by Arts and Crafts Course Students from University of Tsukuba's Special Needs Education High School for the Deaf Being Held http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2010/100107.html?id=rss As part of its social contribution activities, Kuraray Co., Ltd. is holding an exhibition of artwork by Arts and Crafts Course students from the University of Tsukuba's Special Needs Education High School for the Deaf (Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture campus) from Tuesday, January 12 to Friday, January 22 at Kuraray's Tokyo headquarters (1-1-3 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd.