Kuraray
Kuraray Co., Ltd. is a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1926. The company operates across six segments, focusing on the development and manufacture of resins, chemicals, and fibers. Its Vinyl Acetate segment is the largest, providing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resins and films for various applications, including food packaging and electronics. The Isoprene segment specializes in isoprene chemicals and thermoplastic elastomers, while the Functional Materials segment offers products such as dental materials and activated carbons. Kuraray's Fibers and Textiles segment produces man-made leather and PVA fibers used in construction and automotive industries, as well as non-woven fabrics. Additionally, the company engages in trading activities related to resin and chemical products, and its Other segment provides membranes and polymer films for water purification and wastewater treatment. With a strong emphasis on polymer-synthesis technology, Kuraray has positioned itself as a key player in multiple industrial sectors.
Calgon Carbon Corporation is the leader in the activated carbon industry through unmatched innovations in the purification, separation and concentration of liquids, gases and other media. As the activated carbon industry forerunner and with ultraviolet light disinfection and oxidation expertise, Calgon Carbon has originated cutting-edge purification systems for drinking water, wastewater, odor control, pollution abatement, and a variety of industrial and commercial manufacturing processes.
Plantic Technologies Limited is a world leading innovator in bioplastics, with a track record of science and industry awards, an international network of corporate customers and distributors, and a growing list of premium quality multinational research and development partners. Plantic has achieved a unique place in the world market for bioplastics through proprietary technology that delivers a completely biodegradable and organic alternative to conventional plastics based on corn; which is not genetically modified. Unlike other bioplastics companies who utilise organic materials but whose polymers are still developed in refineries, Plantic's polymer as well as its raw material, are grown in a field. The entire process integrates the science of organic innovation with commercial and industrial productivity in a new way. The result is both a broad range of immediate performance and cost advantages, and long-term environmental and sustainability benefits.
Private Equity Round in 2012
KBMJ is principally engaged in the production and sales of active anode materials for Lithium-ion secondary batteries (LiB), and sales of binders and gel polymer for Lithium-ion batteries and activated carbon for Electric Double-Layer Capacitors (EDLC).
MonoSol has been a leader in specialty water-soluble polymer-based films. MonoSol offers a wide range of water-soluble delivery systems for unit-dose applications for consumer, agricultural chemicals and industrial products, release films, transfer printing, embroidery support films, water-soluble laundry bags, edible films and TerraLOC, a unique dust abatement system. MonoSol maintains a global network of dedicated partners to offer sales, service and technical support to its worldwide customer base. Certified ISO 9001:2000, MonoSol maintains the highest quality standards. Headquarters are based in Merrillville, Indiana, USA with manufacturing facilities in Portage and La Porte, Indiana, USA and Hartlebury, England.
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