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119 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Overview
- Summary
- HS Hyosung Advanced Materials is a global materials company producing advanced materials such as tire reinforcements, carbon materials, and aramid yarns. The company aims to establish itself as a 'Safety & Comfort Solution Provider' beyond merely producing world-class quality and performance products. It is growing as a socially responsible enterprise by strengthening ESG management through ethical management, eco-friendly activities, and social contributions. The company focuses its capabilities on enhancing customer value with optimal solutions utilizing advanced materials. A strong emphasis on developing and commercializing new materials to drive sustainable growth is a key aspect of its strategy.HS Hyosung Advanced Materials is a global materials company producing advanced materials such as tire reinforcements, carbon materials, and aramid yarns. The company aims to establish itself as a 'Safety & Comfort Solution Provider' beyond merely producing world-class quality and performance products. It is growing as a socially responsible enterprise by strengthening ESG management through ethical management, eco-friendly activities, and social contributions. The company focuses its capabilities on enhancing customer value with optimal solutions utilizing advanced materials. A strong emphasis on developing and commercializing new materials to drive sustainable growth is a key aspect of its strategy.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Tire Reinforcements: A total solution provider supplying all necessary reinforcement materials for tires, including world's No. 1 market share PET tire cords, nylon tire cords, aramid and hybrid tire cords, steel cords, and bead wires. Product competitiveness secured through the development of high-strength fiber tire cords and ultra-tensile (UT) steel cord technology. Development of eco-friendly tire cords based on recycled PET and acquisition of ISCC PLUS certification.Tire Reinforcements: A total solution provider supplying all necessary reinforcement materials for tires, including world's No. 1 market share PET tire cords, nylon tire cords, aramid and hybrid tire cords, steel cords, and bead wires. Product competitiveness secured through the development of high-strength fiber tire cords and ultra-tensile (UT) steel cord technology. Development of eco-friendly tire cords based on recycled PET and acquisition of ISCC PLUS certification.
- Technical Yarns: Production of automotive seatbelt yarns (world's No. 1 market share), airbag fabrics (world's No. 1 market share), and high-strength industrial yarns and fabrics. Diverse industrial yarn product lines including sewing threads, recycled PET sewing threads, and fine denier yarns. Efforts to develop automotive and fall prevention airbags to lead the airbag market.Technical Yarns: Production of automotive seatbelt yarns (world's No. 1 market share), airbag fabrics (world's No. 1 market share), and high-strength industrial yarns and fabrics. Diverse industrial yarn product lines including sewing threads, recycled PET sewing threads, and fine denier yarns. Efforts to develop automotive and fall prevention airbags to lead the airbag market.
- Carbon Materials (TANSOME®): Korea's first high-strength carbon fiber brand developed with proprietary technology. Offering various product lines such as Standard Modulus carbon fiber (6K, 12K, 24K filaments), Intermediate Modulus carbon fiber (12K, 24K filaments), and Ultra-high-strength carbon fiber (6,400 Mpa tensile strength, 12K filament). Characterized by lightweight properties (one-quarter of steel), over 10 times the strength, and 7 times the elasticity. Aiming to expand annual production capacity to 24,000 tons by 2028.Carbon Materials (TANSOME®): Korea's first high-strength carbon fiber brand developed with proprietary technology. Offering various product lines such as Standard Modulus carbon fiber (6K, 12K, 24K filaments), Intermediate Modulus carbon fiber (12K, 24K filaments), and Ultra-high-strength carbon fiber (6,400 Mpa tensile strength, 12K filament). Characterized by lightweight properties (one-quarter of steel), over 10 times the strength, and 7 times the elasticity. Aiming to expand annual production capacity to 24,000 tons by 2028.
- Aramid Yarns (ALKEX®): High-performance super fiber exhibiting 5 times the strength of steel and flame-retardant properties enduring temperatures over 500°C. Development initiated with proprietary technology in 2003, and the 'ALKEX®' brand commercialized in 2009. Possessing excellent tensile strength, impact stability, fatigue resistance, lightweight, and high elasticity. Utilized in various applications including bulletproof vests, fire-resistant clothing, optical cable reinforcements, automotive hoses and belts, and tire reinforcements.Aramid Yarns (ALKEX®): High-performance super fiber exhibiting 5 times the strength of steel and flame-retardant properties enduring temperatures over 500°C. Development initiated with proprietary technology in 2003, and the 'ALKEX®' brand commercialized in 2009. Possessing excellent tensile strength, impact stability, fatigue resistance, lightweight, and high elasticity. Utilized in various applications including bulletproof vests, fire-resistant clothing, optical cable reinforcements, automotive hoses and belts, and tire reinforcements.
- Interior Materials: Production of automotive and commercial BCF Tufted carpets with the No. 1 domestic market share. Development and production of various carpet yarns including nylon BCF yarn, PET BCF yarn, and polypropylene BCF yarn. Offering commercial carpet brands such as Swan Roll Carpet, Swan Tile Carpet, and Swan Mat for noise reduction and comfort.Interior Materials: Production of automotive and commercial BCF Tufted carpets with the No. 1 domestic market share. Development and production of various carpet yarns including nylon BCF yarn, PET BCF yarn, and polypropylene BCF yarn. Offering commercial carpet brands such as Swan Roll Carpet, Swan Tile Carpet, and Swan Mat for noise reduction and comfort.
- Core Advantages
- Global Market Leadership: Achieved world's No. 1 market share in PET tire cords, automotive seatbelt yarns, and airbag fabrics. Supplies tire reinforcement materials to approximately 50% of passenger car tires globally.Global Market Leadership: Achieved world's No. 1 market share in PET tire cords, automotive seatbelt yarns, and airbag fabrics. Supplies tire reinforcement materials to approximately 50% of passenger car tires globally.
- Proprietary Advanced Material Technology: Developed and commercialized Korea's first carbon fiber 'TANSOME®' and successfully developed proprietary technology for aramid fiber 'ALKEX®'. Plans to develop ultra-high-strength carbon fiber 'H3065 (T-1000 class)' to expand into aerospace applications.Proprietary Advanced Material Technology: Developed and commercialized Korea's first carbon fiber 'TANSOME®' and successfully developed proprietary technology for aramid fiber 'ALKEX®'. Plans to develop ultra-high-strength carbon fiber 'H3065 (T-1000 class)' to expand into aerospace applications.
- Vertically Integrated Production System: Established a system capable of integrated production and supply of core tire reinforcement materials, including textile tire cords, steel cords, and bead wires. This enables the provision of optimized customer value.Vertically Integrated Production System: Established a system capable of integrated production and supply of core tire reinforcement materials, including textile tire cords, steel cords, and bead wires. This enables the provision of optimized customer value.
- Global Production and Supply Network: Established optimized production systems in various locations worldwide, including China, Vietnam, the U.S., Mexico, and the EU, in addition to South Korea. Ensures stable product supply and prompt service delivery.Global Production and Supply Network: Established optimized production systems in various locations worldwide, including China, Vietnam, the U.S., Mexico, and the EU, in addition to South Korea. Ensures stable product supply and prompt service delivery.
- Continuous R&D and Eco-friendly Innovation: Led the development of various products and next-generation materials since establishing Korea's first private corporate research institute in 1971. Efforts in developing and commercializing eco-friendly products such as recycled PET-based tire reinforcements and bio-acrylonitrile carbon fiber.Continuous R&D and Eco-friendly Innovation: Led the development of various products and next-generation materials since establishing Korea's first private corporate research institute in 1971. Efforts in developing and commercializing eco-friendly products such as recycled PET-based tire reinforcements and bio-acrylonitrile carbon fiber.
- Recognition for ESG Management and Sustainability: Awarded the highest 'Platinum Medal' by EcoVadis, a global ESG assessment institution, for two consecutive years (top 1% globally). Included in DJSI Korea and received MSCI ESG rating 'BBB', among other external evaluations and awards.Recognition for ESG Management and Sustainability: Awarded the highest 'Platinum Medal' by EcoVadis, a global ESG assessment institution, for two consecutive years (top 1% globally). Included in DJSI Korea and received MSCI ESG rating 'BBB', among other external evaluations and awards.
- Target Industrie
- Automotive Industry: Tires, seatbelts, airbags, automotive carpets, lightweight components (carbon fiber)Automotive Industry: Tires, seatbelts, airbags, automotive carpets, lightweight components (carbon fiber)
- Aerospace Industry: Aircraft structural materials, interior materials, satellites, motor cases (carbon fiber, aramid)Aerospace Industry: Aircraft structural materials, interior materials, satellites, motor cases (carbon fiber, aramid)
- Defense Industry: Bulletproof vests, bulletproof helmets, fire-resistant clothing (aramid)Defense Industry: Bulletproof vests, bulletproof helmets, fire-resistant clothing (aramid)
- Civil Engineering and Construction Industry: Reinforcement materials, construction and reinforcement materials (carbon fiber, aramid)Civil Engineering and Construction Industry: Reinforcement materials, construction and reinforcement materials (carbon fiber, aramid)
- Energy Industry: Wind turbine blades, hydrogen high-pressure vessels, CNG high-pressure vessels, cable cores (carbon fiber)Energy Industry: Wind turbine blades, hydrogen high-pressure vessels, CNG high-pressure vessels, cable cores (carbon fiber)
- Sports and Leisure Industry: Golf clubs, tennis rackets, fishing rods, bicycles, skis, snowboards, and other sports equipment (carbon fiber)Sports and Leisure Industry: Golf clubs, tennis rackets, fishing rods, bicycles, skis, snowboards, and other sports equipment (carbon fiber)
- General Industry: High-pressure vessels, cable cores, hoses and belts, rope reinforcements, industrial materials (carbon fiber, aramid)General Industry: High-pressure vessels, cable cores, hoses and belts, rope reinforcements, industrial materials (carbon fiber, aramid)
- Agriculture: Agricultural materialsAgriculture: Agricultural materials
- Major Markets
- South Korea, China, VietnamSouth Korea, China, Vietnam
- EU, Luxembourg, FranceEU, Luxembourg, France
- U.S., MexicoU.S., Mexico
- Certifications/Patents
- EcoVadis Platinum Medal: Awarded for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025, recognized as a top 1% global companyEcoVadis Platinum Medal: Awarded for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025, recognized as a top 1% global company
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI Korea) Inclusion: Included for two consecutive years in 2024Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI Korea) Inclusion: Included for two consecutive years in 2024
- MSCI ESG Rating 'BBB': Achieved for two consecutive years in 2024-2025MSCI ESG Rating 'BBB': Achieved for two consecutive years in 2024-2025
- ISCC PLUS Certification: Certified for eco-friendly tire cord production processes utilizing bio-based and recycled PETISCC PLUS Certification: Certified for eco-friendly tire cord production processes utilizing bio-based and recycled PET
- CDP Awards: Special Prize in Water Security in 2023, Carbon Management Honors in Climate Change in 2020CDP Awards: Special Prize in Water Security in 2023, Carbon Management Honors in Climate Change in 2020
- ISO 14001 Certification: Acquired by Daejeon Plant in 2020. Holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management system.ISO 14001 Certification: Acquired by Daejeon Plant in 2020. Holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management system.
- SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative) Approval: Officially approved for greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by 2030SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative) Approval: Officially approved for greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by 2030
- Patents Held: Numerous patents including automotive tufted carpet using PET-BCF, hybrid cord and manufacturing process, recycled polyethylene, eco-friendly tire cord, high-elasticity nylon cord, polyacrylonitrile-based, carbon fiber production method, polyester tire cord, and airbag fabricPatents Held: Numerous patents including automotive tufted carpet using PET-BCF, hybrid cord and manufacturing process, recycled polyethylene, eco-friendly tire cord, high-elasticity nylon cord, polyacrylonitrile-based, carbon fiber production method, polyester tire cord, and airbag fabric
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119 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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