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100 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
+82 2-6961-3811
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Overview
- Summary
- Kumho Polychem Co., Ltd. is a leading global enterprise specializing in the manufacturing and supply of EPDM, a high-performance specialty synthetic rubber widely used in automotive parts and industrial materials, along with TPV and KEPA. The company holds a leading position as Asia's No. 1 and a global Top 3 EPDM manufacturer.Kumho Polychem Co., Ltd. is a leading global enterprise specializing in the manufacturing and supply of EPDM, a high-performance specialty synthetic rubber widely used in automotive parts and industrial materials, along with TPV and KEPA. The company holds a leading position as Asia's No. 1 and a global Top 3 EPDM manufacturer.
- Key Products/Technologies
- The main product portfolio includes Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber, Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV), and Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyolefin Elastomer (KEPA).The main product portfolio includes Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber, Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV), and Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyolefin Elastomer (KEPA).
- EPDM exhibits excellent heat resistance, ozone resistance, and chemical resistance, encompassing various diene content types (Low, Medium, High Diene) and oil-extended grades.EPDM exhibits excellent heat resistance, ozone resistance, and chemical resistance, encompassing various diene content types (Low, Medium, High Diene) and oil-extended grades.
- KEPA is a specialty polymer rubber, specifically maleic anhydride grafted onto ethylene-propylene-based EP(D)M or polyolefin elastomers, serving as an impact modifier and compatibilizer for polar resins.KEPA is a specialty polymer rubber, specifically maleic anhydride grafted onto ethylene-propylene-based EP(D)M or polyolefin elastomers, serving as an impact modifier and compatibilizer for polar resins.
- A core technology is the 'ultra-low temperature polymerization technology,' independently developed in 2006 and patented domestically and internationally, which maximizes productivity by precisely controlling reaction temperatures at nearly -100°C during raw material input.A core technology is the 'ultra-low temperature polymerization technology,' independently developed in 2006 and patented domestically and internationally, which maximizes productivity by precisely controlling reaction temperatures at nearly -100°C during raw material input.
- This technology represents an eco-friendly process, expected to achieve significant carbon reduction effects compared to existing production lines by minimizing unnecessary power consumption and utilizing low-pressure refrigerators and waste heat recovery facilities.This technology represents an eco-friendly process, expected to achieve significant carbon reduction effects compared to existing production lines by minimizing unnecessary power consumption and utilizing low-pressure refrigerators and waste heat recovery facilities.
- Recent expansion with the 5th EPDM line has established an annual production capacity of 310,000 tons of EPDM, strengthening its global manufacturing capabilities.Recent expansion with the 5th EPDM line has established an annual production capacity of 310,000 tons of EPDM, strengthening its global manufacturing capabilities.
- The company possesses an annual production capacity of 12,000 tons for TPV/KEPA, with ongoing development of new TPE components featuring superior durability and insulation, aligning with the growth of the eco-friendly future mobility industry.The company possesses an annual production capacity of 12,000 tons for TPV/KEPA, with ongoing development of new TPE components featuring superior durability and insulation, aligning with the growth of the eco-friendly future mobility industry.
- Core Advantages
- A strong market position as Asia's No. 1 and a global Top 3 EPDM manufacturer, supported by an impressive annual production capacity of 310,000 tons.A strong market position as Asia's No. 1 and a global Top 3 EPDM manufacturer, supported by an impressive annual production capacity of 310,000 tons.
- Proprietary 'ultra-low temperature polymerization technology' contributes to maximizing productivity and securing cost competitiveness, with domestic and international patents solidifying its technological superiority.Proprietary 'ultra-low temperature polymerization technology' contributes to maximizing productivity and securing cost competitiveness, with domestic and international patents solidifying its technological superiority.
- A top-tier quality management capability, evidenced by ISO 9001 certification in 1993, followed by IATF 16949 certification (automotive industry-specific quality management system) in 2011, and 12 consecutive years of selection as an excellent quality competitive enterprise.A top-tier quality management capability, evidenced by ISO 9001 certification in 1993, followed by IATF 16949 certification (automotive industry-specific quality management system) in 2011, and 12 consecutive years of selection as an excellent quality competitive enterprise.
- Commitment to sustainable management through eco-friendly technologies and product development, including carbon reduction processes via low-pressure refrigeration and waste heat recovery, and the development of products incorporating recycled and bio-based materials.Commitment to sustainable management through eco-friendly technologies and product development, including carbon reduction processes via low-pressure refrigeration and waste heat recovery, and the development of products incorporating recycled and bio-based materials.
- An extensive global sales network and market accessibility, achieved through the sale of high-value-added products to over 100 customers worldwide.An extensive global sales network and market accessibility, achieved through the sale of high-value-added products to over 100 customers worldwide.
- As a 100% subsidiary of Kumho Petrochemical, the company benefits from group-level synergy and reinforced synthetic rubber business portfolio.As a 100% subsidiary of Kumho Petrochemical, the company benefits from group-level synergy and reinforced synthetic rubber business portfolio.
- Target Industrie
- Automotive Industry: Application in various automotive components such as car body sealing, tire tubes, hoses, weatherstrips, bumpers, spoilers, and instrument panels.Automotive Industry: Application in various automotive components such as car body sealing, tire tubes, hoses, weatherstrips, bumpers, spoilers, and instrument panels.
- Construction Industry: Utilization in construction and building materials, including roofing and window profiles.Construction Industry: Utilization in construction and building materials, including roofing and window profiles.
- Electrical and Electronics Industry: Use in electrical wires and cables, as well as ship cables.Electrical and Electronics Industry: Use in electrical wires and cables, as well as ship cables.
- Other Industries: Supply of various industrial rubber products, including lubricating oil additives, plastic modifiers (PP/PE modifiers), and washing machine tube rubber.Other Industries: Supply of various industrial rubber products, including lubricating oil additives, plastic modifiers (PP/PE modifiers), and washing machine tube rubber.
- Major Markets
- China, Japan, across AsiaChina, Japan, across Asia
- EuropeEurope
- North America, United StatesNorth America, United States
- Certifications/Patents
- Technical patents related to the EP(D)M manufacturing process (acquired in 2006), with patent names: Method for manufacturing high-yield EP(D)M and method for controlling yield, and Method for recovering EP(D)M.Technical patents related to the EP(D)M manufacturing process (acquired in 2006), with patent names: Method for manufacturing high-yield EP(D)M and method for controlling yield, and Method for recovering EP(D)M.
- The ultra-low temperature EPDM polymerization technology is a proprietary core technology with domestic and international patents.The ultra-low temperature EPDM polymerization technology is a proprietary core technology with domestic and international patents.
- Acquisition of ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification (1993) and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification (1996).Acquisition of ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification (1993) and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification (1996).
- Completion of OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification (2000) and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification (2020).Completion of OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification (2000) and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification (2020).
- Enhancement of quality reliability through IATF 16949 (formerly ISO/TS 16949) certification (2011), a quality management system specialized for the automotive industry.Enhancement of quality reliability through IATF 16949 (formerly ISO/TS 16949) certification (2011), a quality management system specialized for the automotive industry.
- Space Safety Certification (2007) and 12 consecutive years of selection as an excellent quality competitive enterprise (enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 2011).Space Safety Certification (2007) and 12 consecutive years of selection as an excellent quality competitive enterprise (enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 2011).
- Achieved 'Platinum' rating for two consecutive years in the EcoVadis ESG assessment (based on December 2025 news).Achieved 'Platinum' rating for two consecutive years in the EcoVadis ESG assessment (based on December 2025 news).
- Consistent export achievements, including receiving the 'Export Tower' award for 100 million USD (2007), 200 million USD (2011), and 500 million USD (2022).Consistent export achievements, including receiving the 'Export Tower' award for 100 million USD (2007), 200 million USD (2011), and 500 million USD (2022).
- Numerous awards, such as the Grand Prize in Safety Management (2009), Green Management Award (2012), and Special Award in the Corporate Sector of the National Quality Award (2009).Numerous awards, such as the Grand Prize in Safety Management (2009), Green Management Award (2012), and Special Award in the Corporate Sector of the National Quality Award (2009).
Introduction
Location
100 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
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