Japan's Kao to build US supply chain for detergent ingredient

Texas plant positioned as development hub with help of American chemical makers

20250823N Kao Texas plant

Kao's Texas plant is scheduled to begin operations in September. (Kao)

RYOTA NISHIYAMA

TOKYO -- Japanese consumer goods maker Kao is building a U.S. supply chain network for an ingredient in detergents and hair care products, aiming to develop value-added offerings at a new Texas factory in cooperation with American chemical manufacturers.

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