Kraton Overview
- Year Founded
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2000
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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2,000
- Latest Deal Type
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Debt Refin.
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- Financing Rounds
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26
- Investments
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2
Kraton General Information
Description
Kraton Corp is a specialty chemicals company that primarily manufactures elastomers and synthetic replacements for rubber. The company's operating segments include polymer and chemical. It generates a majority revenue from the polymer segment. The polymer segment is composed of styrenic block copolymers (SBCs) and other engineered polymers business. The firm's chemical segment is composed of its pine-based specialty products business. It is a geographically diverse company, oprating in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants, lubricants, medical, packaging, automotive, paving and roofing, and footwear products.
Contact Information
Website
www.kraton.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 15710 John F Kennedy Boulevard
- Suite 300
- Houston, TX 77032
- United States
Corporate Office
- 15710 John F Kennedy Boulevard
- Suite 300
- Houston, TX 77032
- United States
Kraton Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Kraton Competitors (29)
One of Kraton’s 29 competitors is Arkema, a Corporation company based in Colombes, France.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkema | Corporation | Colombes, France | ||||
| Altana | Private Equity-Backed | Wesel, Germany | ||||
| Israel Chemicals | Corporation | Tel Aviv, Israel | ||||
| Tosoh | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| Ingevity | Corporation | North Charleston, SC |
Kraton Patents
Kraton Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20240384079-A1 | Impact modifier compositions and applications thereof | Pending | 16-May-2023 | ||
| US-20240352303-A1 | Cement compositions and methods of preparation thereof | Pending | 18-Apr-2023 | ||
| US-20240294810-A1 | Structural adhesives and preparation methods thereof | Pending | 03-Mar-2023 | ||
| US-20240199879-A1 | Polymer composition and methods of preparation thereof | Pending | 02-Dec-2022 | ||
| US-20240141091-A1 | Block copolymer composition and methods of preparation thereof | Pending | 26-Oct-2022 | C08F297/044 |
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Kraton Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Kraton Investments & Acquisitions (2)
Kraton’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Arizona Chemical Company for . The deal was made on 06-Jan-2016.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Chemical Company | 06-Jan-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Specialty Chemicals | ||
| Kraton Formosa Polymers | 01-Mar-2013 | Joint Venture | Buildings and Property |
Kraton FAQs
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When was Kraton founded?
Kraton was founded in 2000.
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Where is Kraton headquartered?
Kraton is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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What is the size of Kraton?
Kraton has 2,000 total employees.
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What industry is Kraton in?
Kraton’s primary industry is Specialty Chemicals.
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Is Kraton a private or public company?
Kraton is a Private company.
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What is Kraton’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Kraton is .
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How much funding has Kraton raised over time?
Kraton has raised $499K.
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Who are Kraton’s investors?
CCMP Capital Advisors, Ripplewood Advisors, Shell, and TPG have invested in Kraton.
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Who are Kraton’s competitors?
Arkema, Altana, Israel Chemicals, Tosoh, and Ingevity are some of the 29 competitors of Kraton.
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When was Kraton acquired?
Kraton was acquired on 16-Oct-2023.
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Who acquired Kraton?
Kraton was acquired by DL Chemical.
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