Kumho Polychem
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Kumho Polychem is a part of South Korean conglomerate Kumho Petrochemical Group, operating a factory located in Yeosu Industrial Complex. It manufactures EPDM rubbers, TPVs and KEPA.
It was founded in 1985 and is currently the 3rd largest producer of EPDM in the world (220,000 tonnes per year.Kumho Polychem Co. Ltd. (Profile & Plastics) - IDES, http://www.ides.com/info/manufacturers/1233/Kumho-Polychem-Co-Ltd, 15 June 2012)
The company currently supplies its products for various uses including automobiles, hoses, seals and wire insulation.KEP Plastic Materials Supplied by Kumho Polychem Co Ltd, http://www.ides.com/info/plastics/3035/KEP, 15 June 2012
Also it developed thermoplastic rubber, Innoprene, which has the elasticity of thermosetting rubber and the compatibility of thermoplastic, based on our 20 years’ experience in the production and research technology of EP rubber.
Current products' capacity: EP(D)M – 220,000 MT, TPV / KEPA 7,000 MT (as of January 1. 2016)
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.polychem.co.kr/}}
Category:Plastics companies of South Korea
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