Kuraray Co., Ltd. is investing approximately 42 million euros to establish a new production facility for PVA water-soluble films in Zimna Wodka, Poland. The facility aims to meet the growing demand for packaging film for unit dose detergents, pharmaceuticals, and other products. Kuraray's decision to establish a production base in Poland is part of its strategy to optimize its global supply chain and expand sales in Europe. The company plans to expand its supply system while focusing on improving product quality and developing new products to meet customer needs. The production is expected to start in mid-2022.
Kuraray Co., Ltd. announces that it will establish a new MonoSol production facility for PVA water-soluble films in Zimna Wodka, Poland as demand grows for packaging film for unit dose detergents, pharmaceuticals, and other products. The invested amount is approximately 42 mil. Euro. The production start is mid 2022.
Background of the New Facility
- Global demand is expanding for PVA water-soluble films for use as packaging for unit dose detergents, cosmetics, foods, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and more. The market is expected to continue expanding going forward.
- Kuraray’s U.S. subsidiary MonoSol, LLC, which manufactures and markets PVA water-soluble films, has production bases located mainly in the US Midwest. However, we have now decided to establish a new production base in Poland with the aim of optimizing our global supply chain and expanding sales in Europe.
- To ensure the Company’s ability to meet diversifying customer needs as the world’s No. 1 supplier of PVA water-soluble films, Kuraray will expand its supply system while maintaining its focus on further enhancing product quality and developing new products.
