Founded in 1983, EVALCA, also known EVAL Americas is a subsidiary of Kuraray, which was established in 1972. EVALCA manufactures and markets ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer that is a commercial resin. It offers a variety of products that includes films and regrind stabilizers. The company serves the food processing, medical, pharmaceutical, automotive, agricultural and industrial packing industries. Its products are also utilized in hydrogen fuel cells, pipeline applications and tanks. The company s products are used by the cosmetic manufacturing industry in the production of lotions, skin care agents and hair dyes. Additionally, it offers research, development and technical support services. Headquartered in Houston, EVALCA maintains a location in Pasadena, Texas.