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# Z-Polymers announces investment from Kureha Corporation
- URL: https://www.plasticsiq.com/z-polymers-investment-from-kureha-corporation/
- Published: 2026-04-21T10:30:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-21T19:03:53.000Z
- Description: The pair hopes to accelerate the development and deployment of high-performance fibre materials.
- Author: Rhiannon Temporal
- Tags: Materials, Additive Manufacturing

[**Z-Polymers**](https://z-polymers.com/?ref=plasticsiq.com) **has announced investment from the global advanced** [**materials**](https://www.plasticsiq.com/topics/materials/) **and speciality chemicals leader,** [**Kureha Corporation.**](https://www.kureha.co.jp/en/?ref=plasticsiq.com) **The investment was made as part of Z-Polymers’ Series Seed financing. Additionally, the pair have entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) to accelerate the commercialisation of Z-Polymers’ proprietary Tullomer liquid crystal** [**polymer**](https://www.plasticsiq.com/topics/polymers/) **platform.**

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## Z-Polymers announces investment from Kureha Corporation

Z-Polymers has developed a new class of liquid crystal polymer materials based on a molecular architecture that enables high-performance fibres with mechanical and thermal capabilities beyond conventional melt-processable liquid crystal polymers. The Tullomer platform supports [additive manufacturing](https://www.plasticsiq.com/topics/additive-manufacturing/) materials compatible with both industrial and desktop 3D printers.

The partnership will see Z-Polymers’ polymer design combined with Kureha’s expertise in global commercialisation. Together, the duo hopes to accelerate the development and deployment of high-performance fibre materials.

“We believe Z-Polymers’ technology platform represents an exciting advancement in high-performance polymer materials,” said Naomitsu Nishihata, Senior Vice President of Kureha Corporation. “Through collaboration with innovative companies like Z-Polymers, we aim to expand advanced materials solutions for global markets.”

Dr Michael Zimmerman, Founder and CEO of Z-Polymers, added, “Kureha’s investment represents strong validation of the technical foundation and commercial potential of the Tullomer platform. By combining a new class of liquid crystal polymer materials with scalable manufacturing methods, we believe this platform can enable high-performance polymer fibres with capabilities beyond many existing melt-processable materials.”