Kuraray opens technology center in singapore to support evoh and pvoh growth

Kuraray Co., Ltd. announced that its local subsidiary in Singapore, Kuraray Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., has established the "Kuraray Asia Pacific Technical Center" in Singapore Science Park as a technical support base for the Asian market.

The technology center will serve as the technical support base for the Asian market, with a focus on the growing demand in the region for PVOH resin, EVAL™ EVOH resin, and activated carbon.

The technology center is equipped with the necessary facilities for material evaluation and analysis, as well as advanced technology research, enabling it to promptly and professionally offer solutions to meet the needs of local customers. Moreover, it serves as an open innovation platform, creating new value through product demonstrations and collaborative development with customers.

In addition, the center leverages its location at the Singapore Science Park, which is concentrated with advanced research and development facilities, aiming to accelerate market development and ensure global talent through collaboration with a wide range of individuals and companies.

On September 1, Mr. Lim Wee Loon, Executive Vice President of the Singapore Economic Development Board, held an opening ceremony at the Technology Center, stating: "We welcome Colgate and other like-minded companies to leverage Singapore's innovative ecosystem, talent pool, and regional connectivity to expand impactful and sustainable solutions from here.

In addition, Tomoyuki Watanabe, Director, Executive Vice President and President of Kuraray Poval Resin Co., Ltd., shared his enthusiasm.By providing a co-creation space with customers, we aim to drive rapid growth in the local market.

The Keleli Group will use this technology center to meet customer needs, explore new markets and applications, and strengthen its business expansion and influence in the Asian market.