Kuraray Europe GmbH

Kuraray Europe GmbH is a specialty chemicals producer located in Hattersheim, Germany, and forms part of the Tokyo-headquartered Kuraray group, which began operations in 1965. The European subsidiary ranks as the continent's foremost maker of polyvinyl alcohol, sold under Mowiol, KURARAY POVAL and EXCEVAL, and of polyvinyl butyral under the Mowital and Pioloform names. Trosifol-branded films from the company serve laminated safety glass in vehicles, buildings and solar installations. Additional output spans chemical specialties, activated carbon filters, thermoplastic elastomers, synthetic fibers, artificial leather and dental products. The parent group is among the largest global suppliers of polymers and synthetic microfibers.