04.19.16
Kuraray America Inc. (Kuraray), a global provider of specialty chemical, fiber and resin production, celebrates the grand opening of its new, green-field KURARAY POVAL plant in Pasadena, Texas. The opening of this plant further distinguishes Kuraray as the largest producer of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) in the world. KURARAY POVAL is used in a wide range of industries, including paper, textile, emulsion, PVC, construction, adhesives, packaging and oil.
Situated on 81 acres of land, the new KURARAY POVALTM plant will produce 40,000 metric tons of PVOH annually and employs a total workforce of nearly 100 employees (54 Kuraray employees and 40 contract personnel). Kuraray’s strategy for growth within the Houston area is due to developments in natural gas exploration technology, specifically shale gas and the excellence of area infrastructure and ideal workforce.
Kuraray’s grand opening festivities will be infused with traditional Japanese customs, including a samurai sword ribbon cutting, Daruma painting of the eye and a Kagamiwari (sake barrel) ceremony. These activities will be followed by lunch, a press conference and guided plant tour.
The event will take place Thursday, April 21 at the Kuraray Poval plant in Pasadena, Texas. The agenda is as follows:
· 10:30 a.m.: Ribbon cutting, Daruma painting and Kagamiwari ceremony
· 11:30 a.m.: Lunch
· 1:05 p.m.: Press conference
· 1:15 p.m.: Media Q&A
· 1:40 p.m.: Guided media tour; additional interviews available for media
Situated on 81 acres of land, the new KURARAY POVALTM plant will produce 40,000 metric tons of PVOH annually and employs a total workforce of nearly 100 employees (54 Kuraray employees and 40 contract personnel). Kuraray’s strategy for growth within the Houston area is due to developments in natural gas exploration technology, specifically shale gas and the excellence of area infrastructure and ideal workforce.
Kuraray’s grand opening festivities will be infused with traditional Japanese customs, including a samurai sword ribbon cutting, Daruma painting of the eye and a Kagamiwari (sake barrel) ceremony. These activities will be followed by lunch, a press conference and guided plant tour.
The event will take place Thursday, April 21 at the Kuraray Poval plant in Pasadena, Texas. The agenda is as follows:
· 10:30 a.m.: Ribbon cutting, Daruma painting and Kagamiwari ceremony
· 11:30 a.m.: Lunch
· 1:05 p.m.: Press conference
· 1:15 p.m.: Media Q&A
· 1:40 p.m.: Guided media tour; additional interviews available for media