Innovative materials for a sustainable future: Kuraray on the K 2025

Innovative materials for a sustainable future: Kuraray on the K 2025

The global special chemical company Kuraray, with its headquarters in Japan, is preparing for the K 2025 in Düsseldorf, which will take place from October 8th to 15th. Under the motto "Co-Creation and Sustainability", Kuraray will present innovative materials that are particularly interested in the automotive, hygiene and packaging industry. Kuraray reports that you can, among other things, pfas-free automotive parts, skin-friendly solutions for hygiene-critical products and recyclable Packaging will be presented.

Kuraray will present several product lines on the K 2025 that are tailored to the needs of industries that are looking for future -oriented and sustainable solutions. In the area of ​​automotive, materials for heat-resistant displays and recyclable exterior elements are waiting for visitors. According to Kuraray , bio-circular and compostable materials for the packaging industry are also shown. These not only offer environmental advantages, but also reduce the plastic content and offer the highest barrier properties for paper packaging.

A special focus is also on the development of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH/PVA) solutions that use knitted monomaterials and should ensure eco-efficient packaging. With the innovative use of Kuraray Poval ™, Elvanol ™ and EXCEVAL ™, Kuraray shows how future -oriented materials can revolutionize the market.

measurable successes and sustainability focus

A life cycle analysis already shows promising results. The "total value for climate change" for 1 kg Kuraray Poval ™ is 2.36 kg CO2 equivalent. Products that are manufactured in Frankfurt contribute to the reduction of emissions. The Biopolymer Plantic ™, which is certified for its compostable properties, will also be part of the product portfolio. Kuraray emphasizes that Plantic ™ is ideal for the production of packaging, which is suitable for both industrial and domestic compost are.

Kuraray Europe GmbH, the subsidiary of the Japanese mother house, was founded in 1991 and is based in Hattersheim near Frankfurt am Main. With more than 850 employees and annual sales of 1.1 billion euros, the company is one of the large providers of polymers and synthetic microfibers. In total, the parent company has more than 11,900 employees and generates sales of 4.7 billion euros.