KRA

Kraton Corporation

A maker of specialty polymers, Kraton produces styrenic block copolymers and pine-based chemicals used in everyday goods like adhesives, roofing, footwear, and automotive parts. The business traces back to Shell Chemical, where it began as a division before becoming an independent company in 2001. Its name comes from the Greek word kratos, meaning strength, a nod to the toughness of its materials.