Investor Presentaiton
Outcomes of Main 1H FY2019 Initiatives
Pursue
competitive
superiority
Completed expansion of production line at the water-soluble PVA film plant in U.S.
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New U.S. plant scheduled to start operation in the first half of 2020
Considering new production sites in locations outside the U.S.
Ionomer interlayer for glass lamination "SentryGlas™" production started in
Czech plant in July
Decided to increase production capacity in Kuraray Kuraflex Okayama Plant
for melt-blown nonwoven fabric
Operation start planned for the second half of 2020
Strengthened quality improvement and production efficiency using IoT
Expand new
business
fields
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Install production equipment for Flexible Copper Clad Laminates "VECSTAR™ FCCL" in
Kashima Plant
Continue considering capacity increase to meet further increased
demand of high-frequency printed circuit board materials for 5G technology, etc.
Business expansion of PLANTIC™ biomass-based gas barrier material
Participated in the "G20 Innovation Exhibition" hosted by the Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment
Enhance
comprehensive
strengths of the
Kuraray Group
Advance the synergy of integrating Calgon Carbon business
Promote work-style reform
Increased operational efficiency
- Implement the No-Overtime Week system full scale
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