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Kuraray Co., Ltd.
 PROFILE
Kuraray's synthetics are for real. The diversified company manufactures chemical products (43% of sales, including copolymer EVAL used in food packaging), synthetic fibers and resins, man-made leather, nonwoven fabrics, rayon, polyester, and hook-and-loop fasteners. Kuraray pioneered the commercialization of several synthetic fibers and resins -- such as its KURALON and Poval products -- for industrial uses. The company is working with Rogers Corp. to develop liquid crystalline polymer products for semiconductor manufacturing. It also offers engineering and consulting services. Kuraray comprises about 80 companies with operations in Asia, Europe, and North America. Japan accounts for nearly 90% of its sales.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: March
2000 Sales (mil.): 2,999.30
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 6.2%
Employees: 7,433
Revenue per employee: $403,511.37

 KEY PEOPLE
• Yasuaki Wakui
    CEO

 CONTACT INFO
Shin-Hankyu Bldg., 1-12-39 Umeda, Kita-ku
Osaka 530-8611, Japan
Phone: 81-6-6348-2111
Fax: 81-6-6348-2165
Online: Web Site

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