Kuraray at the Highly-Functional Material Week 2025 (Event Recap)

16.12.2025

The Highly-Functional Material Week in Chiba once again proved to be a key hub for innovation in materials science, welcoming 47,355 visitors over three days, according to the event’s official website.

Kuraray at the Highly-Functional Material Week 2025 (Event Recap)

As part of the Material Week exhibition series, SUSMA, the Sustainable Material Expo and part of Highly-Functional Material Week in Chiba, brought together industry leaders, researchers, and manufacturers to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of high-performance materials.

Our Poval Resin Division was proud to showcase EXCEVAL™, highlighting its use in sustainable packaging applications such as barrier paper and barrier films. Throughout the event, EXCEVAL™ attracted strong attention thanks to its water solubility, excellent barrier performance, and sustainability profile. Many visitors stopped by our booth to learn more about EXCEVAL™.

We had the chance to connect with a wide range of professionals, including leading Japanese food manufacturers, paper companies, and packaging converters, all showing strong interest in recyclable packaging materials.

A big thank-you to everyone who visited our booth and we look forward to continuing the conversation around sustainable material innovation.