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13-72 Nonggong-gil, Jeonggwan-eup, Gijang, Busan, South Korea
+82 51-728-5330
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Overview
- Summary
- Young Polymer, established in 1973, is a specialized company providing thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, starting with plastic compound production over 40 years ago. The company focuses on developing composite materials for automotive and various industrial sectors. It boasts strengths in custom material development based on eco-friendly TPE technologies such as TPE-V (YOUNG PRENE) and TPE-S. The company supplies innovative materials for a wide range of applications, including automotive parts, daily necessities, and electronic products.Young Polymer, established in 1973, is a specialized company providing thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, starting with plastic compound production over 40 years ago. The company focuses on developing composite materials for automotive and various industrial sectors. It boasts strengths in custom material development based on eco-friendly TPE technologies such as TPE-V (YOUNG PRENE) and TPE-S. The company supplies innovative materials for a wide range of applications, including automotive parts, daily necessities, and electronic products.
- Key Products/Technologies
- **TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) Compounds**: Technology for eco-friendly materials combining the elasticity of rubber with the moldability of plastic. A product line suitable for various processing methods such as injection and extrusion molding.**TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) Compounds**: Technology for eco-friendly materials combining the elasticity of rubber with the moldability of plastic. A product line suitable for various processing methods such as injection and extrusion molding.
- **TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizates) - YOUNG PRENE®**: An elastomer produced by dynamic cross-linking, a combination of PP matrix and EPDM domain phases. Capable of realizing various physical properties with a hardness range from 35A Shore A to 50D. Able to replace conventional thermoset rubbers (EPDM, CR) and soft PVC, contributing to product lightweighting due to low specific gravity.**TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizates) - YOUNG PRENE®**: An elastomer produced by dynamic cross-linking, a combination of PP matrix and EPDM domain phases. Capable of realizing various physical properties with a hardness range from 35A Shore A to 50D. Able to replace conventional thermoset rubbers (EPDM, CR) and soft PVC, contributing to product lightweighting due to low specific gravity.
- **TPS (Styrenic block copolymers)**: Ultra-low hardness tactile sensation technology based on Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer (SBC). Possesses high elasticity and elongation properties, capable of transparent/translucent and vivid color expression. Offers a hardness range from 00A Shore A to 40D, with excellent olefin adhesion.**TPS (Styrenic block copolymers)**: Ultra-low hardness tactile sensation technology based on Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer (SBC). Possesses high elasticity and elongation properties, capable of transparent/translucent and vivid color expression. Offers a hardness range from 00A Shore A to 40D, with excellent olefin adhesion.
- **PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Compounds**: A versatile TPE whose rigidity and durability can be adjusted through additive compounding. A product line suitable for materials requiring high chemical resistance and durability. Capabilities in developing PVC/TPU with superior elasticity compared to PVC, and PVC/NBR materials with improved elasticity against aging.**PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Compounds**: A versatile TPE whose rigidity and durability can be adjusted through additive compounding. A product line suitable for materials requiring high chemical resistance and durability. Capabilities in developing PVC/TPU with superior elasticity compared to PVC, and PVC/NBR materials with improved elasticity against aging.
- **Special TPE Solutions**: Development of specialized materials based on proprietary Blend & Alloy and dynamic cross-linking technologies. Provides customized technologies including olefin-based adhesive grades, silicone-based TPEs (silky feel, high slip), foaming TPEs (excellent wear resistance, soft feel), and cross-linked TPS (improved compression set at high temperatures, enhanced oil resistance).**Special TPE Solutions**: Development of specialized materials based on proprietary Blend & Alloy and dynamic cross-linking technologies. Provides customized technologies including olefin-based adhesive grades, silicone-based TPEs (silky feel, high slip), foaming TPEs (excellent wear resistance, soft feel), and cross-linked TPS (improved compression set at high temperatures, enhanced oil resistance).
- Core Advantages
- **Over 40 Years of Accumulated Technology and Experience**: Over 40 years of unique technological know-how in plastic compounds and TPEs since its establishment in 1973. Long-standing expertise contributing to the material industry and automotive parts development.**Over 40 Years of Accumulated Technology and Experience**: Over 40 years of unique technological know-how in plastic compounds and TPEs since its establishment in 1973. Long-standing expertise contributing to the material industry and automotive parts development.
- **Leading TPE Development Capabilities**: Continuous R&D and technical alliance with Japan's Tokai Kogyo Co., Ltd. for TPE-V (YOUNG PRENE) development and TPE-S launch. Provision of special TPE solutions utilizing proprietary Blend & Alloy and dynamic cross-linking technologies.**Leading TPE Development Capabilities**: Continuous R&D and technical alliance with Japan's Tokai Kogyo Co., Ltd. for TPE-V (YOUNG PRENE) development and TPE-S launch. Provision of special TPE solutions utilizing proprietary Blend & Alloy and dynamic cross-linking technologies.
- **Diverse Customized TPE Product Portfolio**: A comprehensive range of TPE products including TPV, TPS, PVC, and the ability to develop Tailor-Made Engineered TPEs according to customer requirements. Offering optimal solutions through precise control of various properties such as hardness, elasticity, heat resistance, and oil resistance.**Diverse Customized TPE Product Portfolio**: A comprehensive range of TPE products including TPV, TPS, PVC, and the ability to develop Tailor-Made Engineered TPEs according to customer requirements. Offering optimal solutions through precise control of various properties such as hardness, elasticity, heat resistance, and oil resistance.
- **Automotive Industry-Specific Quality and Reliability**: Acquisition of Hyundai/Kia Motors SQ-Mark certification and ISO/TS 16949:2002 quality management system certification. A strong small and medium-sized enterprise specializing in automotive materials, recognized for reliability and safety even in competition with major domestic corporations.**Automotive Industry-Specific Quality and Reliability**: Acquisition of Hyundai/Kia Motors SQ-Mark certification and ISO/TS 16949:2002 quality management system certification. A strong small and medium-sized enterprise specializing in automotive materials, recognized for reliability and safety even in competition with major domestic corporations.
- **Pioneering Eco-friendly and Lightweighting Technologies**: Contribution to process simplification and cost reduction through recyclable TPE materials. Capability to achieve product lightweighting by utilizing low-specific-gravity TPV materials.**Pioneering Eco-friendly and Lightweighting Technologies**: Contribution to process simplification and cost reduction through recyclable TPE materials. Capability to achieve product lightweighting by utilizing low-specific-gravity TPV materials.
- Target Industrie
- **Automotive Industry**: Various automotive parts such as Weather Strip, Glass Run Channel, Tail Gate, Fixed Glass, Quarter Glass, Air Bag Cover, Window Molding, Side Molding, Door Trim, Door Seal, Instrument Panel, Fuel Hose Cover, Air Intake Hose, and automotive ceiling materials.**Automotive Industry**: Various automotive parts such as Weather Strip, Glass Run Channel, Tail Gate, Fixed Glass, Quarter Glass, Air Bag Cover, Window Molding, Side Molding, Door Trim, Door Seal, Instrument Panel, Fuel Hose Cover, Air Intake Hose, and automotive ceiling materials.
- **Daily Necessities and Sports Goods**: Materials for handles, ballpoint pens, racket grip inserts, vibration pads, insertion gels, toy items, toothbrushes, fishing rod and racket grips.**Daily Necessities and Sports Goods**: Materials for handles, ballpoint pens, racket grip inserts, vibration pads, insertion gels, toy items, toothbrushes, fishing rod and racket grips.
- **Electrical/Electronic Industry**: Wire cables, gaskets for refrigerators, hoses for washing machines and vacuum cleaners, computer pads.**Electrical/Electronic Industry**: Wire cables, gaskets for refrigerators, hoses for washing machines and vacuum cleaners, computer pads.
- **Construction/Civil Engineering Industry**: Soft waterproof sheets, construction gaskets, pipes, plumbing tubes, films.**Construction/Civil Engineering Industry**: Soft waterproof sheets, construction gaskets, pipes, plumbing tubes, films.
- **General Industrial Materials**: Hose connectors, interior/exterior hoses, elastic materials exposed to high temperatures and oil.**General Industrial Materials**: Hose connectors, interior/exterior hoses, elastic materials exposed to high temperatures and oil.
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- Certifications/Patents
- **SQ-MARK Certification (Extrusion Molding)**: Quality system certification for Hyundai/Kia Motors suppliers.**SQ-MARK Certification (Extrusion Molding)**: Quality system certification for Hyundai/Kia Motors suppliers.
- **ISO 9001:2015**: International standard for quality management systems.**ISO 9001:2015**: International standard for quality management systems.
- **Venture Company Certification**: Certification recognizing technological innovation and growth potential.**Venture Company Certification**: Certification recognizing technological innovation and growth potential.
- **Innovative Small & Medium Business (Inno-Biz)**: Certification for small and medium-sized enterprises with technological excellence and competitiveness.**Innovative Small & Medium Business (Inno-Biz)**: Certification for small and medium-sized enterprises with technological excellence and competitiveness.
- **Corporate R&D Center**: Establishment of an in-house research and development center.**Corporate R&D Center**: Establishment of an in-house research and development center.
- **Parts & Materials Specialist Company**: Recognition as a specialized company in specific parts and materials sectors.**Parts & Materials Specialist Company**: Recognition as a specialized company in specific parts and materials sectors.
- **ISO/TS 16949:2002**: Quality management system certification for the automotive industry (acquired in October 2006).**ISO/TS 16949:2002**: Quality management system certification for the automotive industry (acquired in October 2006).
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13-72 Nonggong-gil, Jeonggwan-eup, Gijang, Busan, South Korea
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