HISTORY
In 1970, we started as the first synthetic rubber producer in Korea.
2011 Yeosu Synthetic Rubber Plant II Completion
- The effort for 20
world-class products is
continued today too.
- 2016
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- AprCompletion of the extension of Yeosu Energy Ⅱ
- 2015
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- OctCompletion of the Jinshan factory of Shanghai Kumho Sunny Plastics Co., Ltd
- OctAcquisition of shares of Yeonggwang Baeksu Wind Power Co., Ltd.
- 2013
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- DecBeginning of commercial production in the CNT(carbon nanotube) factory
- OctEstablished Carbon Nanotube plant
- MayAcquired the shares of Korea Energy Power Plant
- 2012
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- SepMoved Kumho Petrochemical Group head office (Signature Tower, Supyo-dong, Seoul)
- 2011
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- DecGiven the Three-billion Dollar Export Tower Award
- MarCompleted Yesan Building Materials Plant (Building Materials Business)
- FebCompleted Yeosu Synthetic Rubber Plant II
2008 Awarded with USD 2 billion export tower
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We have tirelessly conducted
research to find innovative
solutions.
- 2009
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- SepEstablished Kumho T&L Co., Ltd.
- SepEstablished Guangdong Kumho Sunny High Polymer Material Co., Ltd.
- MayStarted to operate Yeosu Energy II
- 2008
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- Dec Two-billion Dollar Export Tower Award
- Oct Established Kumho Petrochemical Shenyang Co., Ltd. (XPS)
- 2007
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- JulOpened Charlotte, USA office
- JunOpened Qingdao, China office
- JunEstablished Rizhao Kumho Jinma Chemical Co., Ltd.
- 2006
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- OctEstablished Nanjing Kumho GPRO Chemical Co., Ltd.
- 2005
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- NovOne-billion Dollar Export Tower Award
- NovBrought Kumho Trading into the Kumho Petrochemical Group
- 2004
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- OctStarted Yeosu SSBR business
- JunInstalled new Yeosu NdBR manufacturing facilities
- 2003
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- OctStarted to operate Yeosu Energy I
- 2002
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- DecOpened Guangzhou, China office
- FebOpened Frankfurt, Germany office
- JanMerged and acquired Kumho Monsanto Co., Ltd. (Specialty Chemicals)
- 2001
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- JanMerged and acquired Kumho Chemicals , Inc.
- 2000
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- OctEstablished Shanghai Kumho Sunny Plastics Co., Ltd.
1997 Completed construction of Yeosu Cogeneration Power Plant
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We have evolved to reach
customers worldwide.
- 1998
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- Oct Completed Asan Electronic Materials Plant and Research Center (Electronic Materials Business)
- AprCompleted Yeosu SBS Production Facilities
- 1997
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- DecOpened San Diego, USA office
- SepOpened Shanghai, China office
- JulCompleted Yeosu Energy I (Energy Business)
- MayChanged the name Miwon Petrochemical Co., Ltd. to Kumho Chemical, Inc. (Synthetic Resins Business)
- 1994
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- AugDeveloped heat plasticity elastic body (SBS)
- AprOpened Kumho Petrochemical Research Center in Daedeok Techno Valley
- 1993
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- JulOpened Jakarta, Indonesia Office (1st oversea office)
- 1992
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- AprStarted Ulsan BD Plant Operation
1988 Completed construction of multipurpose BR plant
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We have focused on our
core competency and
technical power as a general
petrochemical company.
- 1989
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- OctStarted Ulsan Multipurpose SBR –LATEX Plant Operation
- MarEstablished Kumho Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
- 1988
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- NovStarted Yeosu Multipurpose BR Plant Operation
- 1987
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- DecListed on the Korea Stock Exchange
- 1985
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- JunEstablished Kumho Polychem Co., Ltd.
- JunEstablished Kumho Petrochemical Research Center
- JunMerged Korea Synthetic Rubber Industries Co., Ltd. & Kumho Chemicals Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
- 1983
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- DecStarted Ulsan NBR Production
- DecStarted Ulsan SBR-LATEX Production
- 1982
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- AugStarted Ulsan HSR Production
- 1980
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- JunStarted Yeosu BR Plant Operation
1970 Established Korea Hanseong Rubber Industry
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We aim to stand up as an
enterprise that represents
the petrochemical industry
in the world.
- 1979
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- OctStarted Yeosu BD Plant Operation
- 1976
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- DecEstablished Kumho P & B Chemicals, Inc.
- 1973
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- DecStarted Ulsan SBR Plant Operation
- 1970
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- DecEstablished Korea Synthetic Rubber Industries Co., Ltd.
Headquarters
| Details | Authority | Initial Certification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Certification for World Class Product - SSBR, NdBR, INB-Latex |
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy |
Dec. 04, 2019 |
| Certification for World Class Product - SBS | Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy |
Dec. 06, 2018 |
| Certification for World Class Product - Phenolic additives(SP, K3020, K3110, K3111, K3120) |
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy |
Dec. 16, 2015 |
| Certification for World Class Product - KSL341 | Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy |
Dec. 08, 2014 |
| Certification for World Class Product - LBR | Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy |
Dec. 19, 2013 |
| Excellent Business Certification for Job Creation | Ministry of Employment and Labor |
Jan. 17, 2013 |
| Certification for World Class Product - NBR, KUMANOX-5010L, and NB LATEX |
Ministry of Knowledge Economy | Dec. 10, 2012 |
| Certification for World Class Product - KUMANOX 13 | Ministry of Knowledge Economy | Dec. 21, 2011 |
| Certification for World Class Product - BR and SBR | Ministry of Knowledge Economy | Dec. 7, 2010 |
| Excellent Business Certification for Labor Culture | Ministry of Employment and Labor |
Jun. 21, 2010 |
| Practicing Business Certification for Mutually - Beneficial & Harmonized Negotiation |
Ministry of Employment and Labor |
Jun. 4, 2009 |
R&BD Center
| Details | Authority | Initial Certification Date |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 14001 Environment Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Dec. 2, 2009 |
| OHSAS 18001 Safety & Health Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Dec. 2, 2009 |
| KOSHA 18001 Safety & Health Management System Certification | Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency | Oct. 9, 2009 |
| ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Mar. 2007 |
| ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Jun. 1994 |
Ulsan Synthetic Rubber Plant
| Details | Authority | Initial Certification Date |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Mar. 17, 2006 |
| Designated as a Green Business | Ministry of Environment | Jan. 27, 2006 |
| Certification for Spatial Safety | Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs - Korea Safety Certification Institution | Jan. 1, 2005 |
| OHSAS 18001 Safety & Health Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Aug. 30, 2000 |
| KOSHA 18001 Safety & Health Management System Certification | Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency | Aug. 30, 2000 |
| ISO 14001 Environment Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Aug. 31, 1995 |
| ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Dec. 1, 1993 |
Ulsan Synthetic Resin Plant
| Details | Authority | Initial Certification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Recognized as an International Test Authority (Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) |
Korean Agency for Technology and Standards | Mar. 24, 2010 |
| Certification for Spatial Safety | National Emergency Management Agency - Korea Safety Certification Institution | Mar. 28, 2008 |
| Designated as a Green Business | Ministry of Environment | Oct. 9, 2007 |
| ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Mar. 17, 2006 |
| OHSAS 18001 Safety & Health Management System Certification | SGS | Jan. 13, 2003 |
| KGS 18001 Safety & Health Management System Certification | Korea Gas Safety Corporation | Dec. 13, 2002 |
| KOSHA 18001 Safety & Health Management System Certification | Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency | Apr. 19, 2001 |
| ISO 14001 Environment Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Dec. 18, 1998 |
| ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Dec. 18, 1998 |
Yeosu Synthetic Rubber Plant
| Details | Authority | Initial Certification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Designated as a Green Business | Ministry of Environment | Apr. 14, 2009 |
| Certification for Spatial Safety | National Emergency Management Agency - Korea Safety Certification Institution | Dec. 19, 2008 |
| ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Mar. 17, 2006 |
| OHSAS 18001 Safety & Health Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Dec. 27, 2000 |
| ISO 14001 Environment Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Jan. 1996 |
| ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Jun. 1994 |
Yeosu Specialty Chemicals Plant
| Details | Authority | Initial Certification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Designated as an Excellent Business in Reducing Workplace Waste | Ministry of Environment | Aug. 28, 2012 |
| Designated as a Self-inspection Business | Jeollanam-do | Apr. 10, 2008 |
| OHSAS 18001 Safety & Health Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Dec. 28, 2000 |
| ISO 14001 Environment Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Aug. 19, 1998 |
| ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Jun. 1998 |
Yeosu Energy
| Details | Authority | Initial Certification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Designated as an Excellent Business with Chimney Remote Monitoring System | Ministry of Environment | Nov. 21, 2013 |
| Designated as a Self-inspection Business | Jeollanam-do | Dec. 26, 2007 |
Asan Plant
| Details | Authority | Initial Certification Date |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 14001 Environment Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Nov. 18, 2009 |
| OHSAS 18001 Safety & Health Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Nov. 18, 2009 |
| KOSHA 18001 Safety & Health Management System Certification | Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency | Oct. 13, 2009 |
| ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification | DNV GL Korea | Jun. 1, 2003 |
Yesan Building Materials Plant
| Details | Authority | Initial Certification Date |
|---|---|---|
| KS F 5602 "Synthetic Section Member for Window Systems"—ABS Resin | Korean Standards Association | Mar. 4, 2012 |
| Environmental Declaration (Environment Mark)—ABS Window Systems | Korean Environmental Industry & Technology Institute | Dec. 07, 2011 |
| KS F 3117 "Window Set"—Synthetic Resin Windows | Korean Standards Association | Jul. 13, 2011 |
| KS F 3109 "Door Set"—Synthetic Resin Doors | Korean Standards Association | Jul. 13, 2011 |
| KS F 5602 "Synthetic Resin Section Member for Window Systems"—PVC, ABS Resin | Korean Standards Association | May 18, 2011 |
| Certification for New Product (Eco-friendly & Heat-resistant ABS Window Systems) | Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy | Dec. 29, 2010 |
Hwaseong Foam Plant
| Details | Authority | Initial Certification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Certification for Eco-friendly Building Material | Korean Air Cleaning Association | Dec. 28, 2011 |
| UL Certification | Underwriters Laboratories Inc. | Aug. 16, 2011 |
| KS Q 9001 Quality Management System Certification | Korean Standards Association | Aug. 22, 2003 |
| KS M 3808 "Foam Polystyrene (PS) Insulator"—Extrusion Method (Insulator Panel) & Dampproofing Panel | Korean Standards Association | Aug. 11, 1998 |
