Released on 17/12/12
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumio Ito; hereinafter "Kuraray") has announced its decision to expand the liquid rubber production capacity at its Kashima Plant. Through this facility enhancement, Kuraray aims to meet demand for liquid rubber, which is robustly growing for such applications as performance tires.
Background Leading to the Decision to Expand the Production Capacity
When used in tire production, liquid rubber improves the process-ability of tire materials without much deterioration of mechanical properties because of its crosslink-ability to rubbers. Also, liquid rubber may enhance tire performance such as grip performance and fuel economy. Given these factors, Kuraray expects that demand for liquid rubber will grow. In addition, in line with its growth strategies, Kuraray aims to expand its isoprene-derivatives business, which is one of the Kuraray Group's core businesses. Simultaneously, Kuraray is promoting the development of an innovative, bio-based Liquid Farnesene Rubber (LFR) for tire applications that it intends for full-scale release. Taking into consideration the aforementioned factors, Kuraray has concluded that its liquid rubber production capacity must be strengthened.
Source Official Press Release
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumio Ito; hereinafter "Kuraray") has announced its decision to expand the liquid rubber production capacity at its Kashima Plant. Through this facility enhancement, Kuraray aims to meet demand for liquid rubber, which is robustly growing for such applications as performance tires.
Background Leading to the Decision to Expand the Production Capacity
When used in tire production, liquid rubber improves the process-ability of tire materials without much deterioration of mechanical properties because of its crosslink-ability to rubbers. Also, liquid rubber may enhance tire performance such as grip performance and fuel economy. Given these factors, Kuraray expects that demand for liquid rubber will grow. In addition, in line with its growth strategies, Kuraray aims to expand its isoprene-derivatives business, which is one of the Kuraray Group's core businesses. Simultaneously, Kuraray is promoting the development of an innovative, bio-based Liquid Farnesene Rubber (LFR) for tire applications that it intends for full-scale release. Taking into consideration the aforementioned factors, Kuraray has concluded that its liquid rubber production capacity must be strengthened.
Source Official Press Release