Kuraray to Boost EVOH Production in the U.S
Growing demand for Eval EVOH has prompted plans for capacity increases.
Japan’s Kuraray Co., Ltd., is moving ahead with plans to boost production capacity of its Eval ethylene viny alcohol copolymer (EVOH) within its subsidiary Houston-based . Capacity at the company’s plant in Pasadena, Texas will be increased by about 24.3 million lb/yr with planned operations to commence in the summer of 2018.
Kuraray’s Eval product line reportedly consists of the widest range of EVOH resins and films worldwide. With global demand forecasted to increase at a 6-7% annual rate, this capacity increase is expected to solidify the company’s leading position in the production of EVOH and barrier materials. The superior gas barrier properties of Eval have made it key in many applications including food packaging as well as agricultural and industrial applications. The company is now developing new industrial applications such as soil pollution prevention liners and new agricultural applications such as impermeable fumigation films.
Search for more Kuraray Eval EVOH in PT’s materials database.
Related Content
-
Prices Up for PE, ABS, PC, Nylons 6 and 66; Down for PP, PET and Flat for PS and PVC
Second quarter started with price hikes in PE and the four volume engineering resins, but relatively stable pricing was largely expected by the quarter’s end.
-
Prices for All Volume Resins Head Down at End of 2023
Flat-to-downward trajectory for at least this month.
-
Prices Up for All Volume Resins
First quarter was ending up with upward pricing, primarily due to higher feedstock costs and not supply/demand fundamentals.