Kuala lumpur: Kuraray Co Ltd, a global speciality chemicals company headquartered in Tokyo, has established the “Kuraray Asia Pacific Technical Center” in Singapore Science Park to serve as a regional hub for technical support and innovation. Operated by its subsidiary Kuraray Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, the new centre will focus on providing advanced solutions for the growing Asian demand in PVOH resin, EVAL EVOH resin, and activated carbon.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the facility is equipped for material evaluation, analysis, and investigation of advanced technology, designed to offer prompt, specialised support tailored to local customer needs. Beyond technical support, the centre will act as a platform for open innovation, generating new value through product demonstrations and collaborative development with customers.

At the opening ceremony on September 1, Singapore Economic Development Board Executive Vice President, Lim Wey-Len, welcomed Kuraray and similar companies to leverage Singapore’s innovation ecosystem, talent pool, and regional connectivity. Kuraray Director and Managing Executive Officer, and President of the Vinyl Acetate Resin Company, Tomoyuki Watanabe, emphasized the company’s aim of driving rapid market growth in the region through co-creation with customers.

Located in Singapore’s research and development-rich environment, the centre also aims to accelerate market development and secure global talent through collaboration with a wide range of people and companies. The Technical Center marks a strategic step in Kuraray’s mission to expand its footprint in Asia by addressing customer needs, exploring new applications, and strengthening its regional presence.