- Investment amount is approximately 42 million Euros.
- Production starts mid-2022.
- Facility will produce PVA water-soluble films.
- Target markets include detergents, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Investment and Timeline
Kuraray Co., Ltd. is investing approximately 42 million Euros to establish a new MonoSol production facility in Zimna Wodka, Poland. The production is scheduled to start in mid-2022.
Market Demand
The global demand for PVA water-soluble films is expanding, driven by their use in packaging for unit dose detergents, cosmetics, foods, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other products. This market is expected to continue growing.
Strategic Expansion
Kuraray’s U.S. subsidiary MonoSol, LLC, currently has production bases mainly in the US Midwest. The new facility in Poland aims to optimize the global supply chain and expand sales in Europe.
Future Outlook
As the world’s leading supplier of PVA water-soluble films, Kuraray plans to enhance its supply system to meet diversifying customer needs, while focusing on improving product quality and developing new products.
