Kraton Polymers Give Innovators Their Edge
Kraton Polymers LLC products are recognized as the vital ingredients that can improve performance in a wide variety of applications, and help companies win in their markets. This is why we have seen a steady increase in global demand for Kraton® polymers, confirming our position as the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of SBCs. In addition, we make and supply unique, high molecular weight polyisoprene grades.
Kraton polymers provides consistent and high quality products, and this reliable production capability gives our customers vital supply security.
We continue to expand our capacity to satisfy the growing needs of our customers. Indeed, our global capacity is more than double that of our closest rival. We have production sites in six countries, major research and development centers in Belgium, Brazil, Japan, The Netherlands, U.S.A., and an international workforce of committed professionals.
As the original pioneers of styrenic block copolymers (SBCs), Kraton Polymers has led through over four decades of continuous innovation driven by a customer-focused thirst for improved polymers. Our R&D activities focus on supporting the needs of the industry and in helping our customers respond to changing market trends. It is this on-going desire to lead innovation by partnering with our customers that ensures we remain alert to the changing dynamics and needs of the marketplace.
Tailoring technical service to our customers' needs is the keystone of our success. We provide agreed levels of service and support to ensure that every customer gains maximum benefit from working with Kraton polymers.
Throughout the world our experienced teams of sales managers can provide in-depth knowledge of local markets, and give customers expert advice to help their operations run smoothly. Selected distributors further extend and improve the level of support and market knowledge we can provide.
We are determined to continue to play a leading role within the industry, and provide long term support to our customers. Undoubtedly, the built-in benefits of comfort, convenience and safety that Kraton polymers provide will continue to be enjoyed by more and more people around the world.