About
Kolon Industries is a Korean materials manufacturer whose roots go back to Korea Nylon Inc. (1957) and Korea Polyester Inc. (1969). Its industrial businesses are grouped into mobility materials, specialty materials, chemicals and engineering plastics, alongside a fashion business.
Production is concentrated in plants in Gumi, Gimcheon, Gyeongsan, Ulsan, Yeosu, Seosan (Daesan), Cheonan and Gwangju in Korea, making products that range from tire cord and para-aramid fiber to optical and electronic films, hydrocarbon and phenolic resins, POM and compounded engineering plastics, and airbag fabrics and car seat covers.
Products
Polyester and hybrid tire cord used to reinforce tires, plus industrial yarns such as tire cord yarn, airbag, seatbelt, tarpaulin and high-strength yarns. Made at the Gumi and Gyeongsan plants.
Key features
- Polyester tire cord with high modulus, heat resistance and adhesion
- Hybrid tire cord combining aramid, nylon and polyester
- Hybrid cord aimed at low rolling resistance for premium and EV tires
- Industrial yarn range including high-strength and PE yarns
Applications
- Passenger car and EV tire reinforcement
- Automotive safety textiles
- Industrial fabrics and tarpaulins
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Para-aramid fiber produced at the Gumi plant in filament, pulp, staple and spun yarn forms for automotive, industrial, protective and composite applications.
Key features
- Filament, pulp, staple and spun yarn forms
- High strength and heat resistance
- Used as reinforcement in rubber and composite parts
Applications
- Automotive hoses, belts, tire cord, brake pads and gaskets
- Fiber optic and deep-sea cables, ropes and packing
- Firefighting suits, heat-resistant clothing and protective gloves
- Composites for aircraft, shipbuilding, FRP and sporting goods
- Filament, pulp, staple and spun yarn
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Specialty films including prism films for LCDs, colorless polyimide (CPI) film, dry film photoresist, barrier and metalized films. Made at the Gumi and Gimcheon plants.
Key features
- Prism films for LCD backlights
- CPI film for flexible displays
- Dry film photoresist for circuit patterning
- Barrier and metalized films for packaging
Applications
- Display panels
- PCB and electronics manufacturing
- Flexible packaging
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Chemical resins produced at Ulsan, Yeosu and Daesan (Seosan) for hydrocarbon resins and at Gimcheon for phenolic and epoxy resins, along with m-PPO.
Key features
- C9, C5 and hydrogenated DCPD hydrocarbon resins
- Phenolic and epoxy resins
- m-PPO resin for electronic materials
Applications
- Adhesives, tapes and coatings
- Rubber compounding
- Electronic and industrial materials
| Resin type | Plant |
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| C9, C5 and hydrogenated DCPD hydrocarbon resins | Ulsan Plant #1 |
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| Hydrogenated DCPD, PMR, LP, HRR and DLP hydrocarbon resins | Yeosu Plant |
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| Hydrogenated DCPD resin | Daesan Plant (Seosan) |
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| Phenolic resin, epoxy resin | Gimcheon Plant #2 |
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Highly crystalline POM and compounded engineering plastics, made at the Gimcheon plants.
Key features
- POM resin
- Compounds based on PA6/66, PBT, TPC-ET and PPS
- LFT (long-fiber thermoplastic) composites
Applications
- Automotive components
- Electrical and electronic parts
- Industrial mechanical parts
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Mobility materials including airbag fabrics, Chamude microfiber suede, car interior fabrics and PVC leather, car seat covers and seat modules, and membrane humidifiers for hydrogen fuel cells. Made at Gumi, Gyeongsan, Ulsan, Cheonan and Gwangju.
Key features
- Airbag fabrics and seatbelt yarns
- Fabric and PVC artificial leather for car interiors
- Car seat covers and seat modules
- Membrane humidifiers, PEM and MEA for fuel cells
Applications
- Passenger car interiors and safety systems
- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and systems
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Seoul, South Korea