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Kuraray expands PVB film production in Ulsan, Korea · Endata

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May 31, 2018EXPANSIONUlsan, Korea, South Korea

Kuraray expands PVB film production in Ulsan, Korea

Kuraray's Korean operation completed the expansion of a production site in Ulsan for high-value polyvinyl butyral (PVB) films for automotive windshields. The company invested $50 million, added 30 new jobs, and expects additional sales of about 59 billion won over seven years.

Value

$50.0M

Jobs

30

Starts operating

31 May 2018

Status

Completed

Productspolyvinyl butyral (PVB) filmsacoustic PVB film

CompaniesKuraray

Sectors#Specialty Chemicals #Automotive Components

“Kuraray invested $50 million in the facility expansion under a plan to foster the Ulsan plant as a production hub for PVB films in Asia.”pulse.mk.co.kr

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pulse.mk.co.krJapan’s Kuraray expands PVB film production in Ulsan, Korea - 매일경제 영문뉴스 펄스(Pulse)May 31, 2018

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