～Accelerating the development of next-generation businesses～ Kuraray completed a strategic investment in U.S.-based Vitriflex, Inc.

Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumio Ito) has completed a strategic investment and launched a strategic alliance with Vitriflex, Inc. (Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA; President & CEO: David R. Parker), which develops ultra-barrier films for use in solar and display applications.