Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supply from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. 

Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide, including over 850 in the United States.

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Kuraray America, Inc.

Takaharu Kawahara

Thomas Black

Robert Armstrong

John Siepelinga

Dr. Horacio Sanchez Salinas

Deepak Narula

Andrew Kerschbaum

Frank Taylor

Tom Tonan

Bettina Brayshaw

Ron Hull

Eric Pennypacker

Deena Ferdous

The Business Development and Strategy team at Kuraray America, Inc. focuses on identifying growth opportunities and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the company’s market position in the specialty chemicals sector. This team collaborates across various business units to drive innovation, assess market trends, and optimize financial performance, ensuring that Kuraray remains a leader in its field while effectively managing international operations and transformational projects.

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Operations and Supply Chain

Sales and Marketing

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