Kuraray Co., Ltd. completes its acquisition of Calgon Carbon Corporation. As a separate subsidiary, Calgon Carbon will be reported as part of the Functional Materials Company of Kuraray along with Kuraray’s Carbon Material Business Division. The Functional Materials Company includes the Methacrylate Division and Medical Division. Kuraray and Calgon Carbon reportedly have complementary products and services, and the combined organization will continue to focus on the highest quality activated carbon and filtration media products, equipment and services, according to Calgon Carbon. Randy Dearth, Calgon Carbon’s president and CEO, and other members of the Calgon Carbon executive management team will continue in their roles after the closing of the transaction.
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