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Kuraray

Specialty chemical manufacturer

kuraray.com

Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Japan
Founded year: 1926
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

Last updated October 23

Latest news about Kuraray

In short: Kuraray posted strong first-half 2026 results, upgraded guidance, and marked its centennial.

Company announcements

October 23 Kuraray

Kuraray secures independent assurance for GHG data

The company obtained limited assurance from KPMG AZSA for fiscal 2025 emissions to enhance data reliability while aiming for carbon net zero by 2050.

August 7 Kuraray

Kuraray reports H1 earnings and updates annual guidance

Revenue grew due to pricing strategies and currency shifts. The company also adjusted capital expenditures and announced strategic facility expansions.

April 13 Kuraray

Kuraray raises prices for TROSIFOL and MOWITAL products by 10%

The increase is effective May 1, 2026, due to rising supply chain costs including raw materials, transportation, and energy.

March 27 Kuraray

Kuraray raises CLARINO prices by 10%

Price increases take effect April 1, 2026, due to rising logistics, labor, and raw material costs exceeding internal absorption capabilities.

Media coverage

September 23 ゴムタイムス

Kuraray to increase hollow fiber membrane production by 2029 in response to growing demand for semiconductor wastewater treatment

Kuraray will enhance its production capacity for "hollow fiber membranes," filtration membranes used in the reuse of wastewater at semiconductor manufacturing plants. This was revealed at a business briefing held in Tokyo on September 14. The hollow fiber membranes are produced at the Kurashiki Works (Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture). Demand for wastewater treatment is rising due to the establishment and expansion of semiconductor factories and AI data centers, as well as water resource shortages caused by climate change and disasters. Recently...

August 7 TradingView

Kuraray : Sales and profits rose, outlook upgraded, and major share buyback completed — TradingView News

Net sales and operating income grew year-over-year, with strong gains in Functional Materials and Isoprene segments, while Vinyl Acetate faced margin pressure. Full-year guidance was...

August 2 The Globe and Mail

Kuraray Lifts 1H FY2026 Earnings on Price Hikes and Weak Yen - The Globe and Mail

Detailed price information for Kuraray Co. (KURRF) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

February 22, 2025 TipRanks

Kuraray Co. Reports Mixed 2024 Financial Performance - TipRanks.com

Kuraray Co ( ($KURRY) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Kuraray Co presented to its investors. Kuraray Co...

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