(8/1/2025) Kowa American Corporation (KAC) is pleased to announce the opening of a new applications laboratory located in the Case Western Reserve Incubator in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Kowa facility and staff is led by Barbara Varone. The focus will be on collaborating with customers to develop manufacturing options for established, next generation and novel technologies able to be produced domestically to provide continuity in the marketplace. The KAC lab will create customized synthetic solutions for the paints & coatings, adhesives & sealants, inks, 3D printing markets as well as new emerging technical markets.
The Kowa lab team is experienced in polymer synthesis, UV & energy curables as well as in formulations within the various market segments mentioned.
KAC’s lab team has access to a variety of analytical testing services and expert interpretation of the results. Please contact us for more information.

About Kowa American Corporation:
Since 1955 KAC has been a leading supplier of specialty raw materials to the chemical industry. Kowa is a key supplier of acrylates, methacrylates, anhydrides and other specialty materials. KAC is committed to developing innovative high-performance specialty chemical solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industries they serve. With a strong foundation in global sourcing and deep-rooted partnerships, KAC delivers tailored supply-chain solutions.