KUKDO's dream of becoming
the world leading chemical materials company
will become reality
We have been expanding in epoxy business to become a diverse functional chemical materials company.
Beyond challenges we face today, we are moving toward tomorrow’s innovation.
Together with subsidiaries which can demonstrate synergy,
we are advancing KUKDO’s future into reality.
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1972 02Founded Kukdo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
1973 01Completed Seoul Production Site(YD-PLANT)
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1983 10Established Kukdo Research Institute
1985 11Achieve US$10mm in export performance
1989 08Listed on Korean Stock Exchange
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1994 04Completed Iksan Production Site
1994 05Participate in the “Great Man-Made River” Project
in LIBYA as an Epoxy Supplier
1996 05Completion of Sihwa Production Site
1997 04Completion of New Office Building
1998 06Entered into Polyurethane Business
1999 04Changed Company Name to Kukdo Chemical Co., Ltd.
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2002 04Established Kukdo Chemicals (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.,
a 1st Subsidiary in China
2004 07Completion of Busan Production Site
2005 06Seoul Production Site Relocation
2008 03Acquired Hajin Chemtech
(renamed as “Kukdo Finechem Co., Ltd.”)
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2011 12Achieved US$300mm in Export Performance
2013 02Established Nichido Chemical Co., Ltd.
2015 12Achieved US$10bn
2016 05Completion of Kukdo Innovation(R&D) Center
2017 05Established Kukdo Chemical India Private Limited
in India2017 09Established Kukdo Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
2017 11Established Kukdo Chemical (Ningbo) Co., Ltd.,
a 2nd Subsidiary in China2018 05Completion of Hwaseong Production Site
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2020 09Completion of New Office Building in West Operations
2020 11Completion of India Production Site
2021 04Established Kukdo Europe GmbH in Germany
2022 01Established Kukdo Chemical America, Inc. in USA
2022 02Completion of Remodeling in Kukdo Innovation Center
2022 04Completion of Ningbo Production Site in China
2022 08Acquired Seogyoheungup Co., Ltd.
2023 12Completion of Busan 2nd Production Site
2024 10Merger of Kukdo Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
Establishment
On Feb. 22nd 1972, KUKDO’s history began in Seoul where the HQ is located.
From the fist Korean epoxy company achieving a miracle of Han River to the chemical materials company providing the foundation of various industries,
we have continued to write new KUKDO’s history in the same place.
Challenge to Enter the World
In 1980’s, KUKDO challenged the global market.
We have pioneered the market in competition with global major players.
Beyond the world No.1 epoxy company toward the world leading chemical materials company…
KUKDO’s challenge continues today.
- Europe/Middle East / Africa : 46Countries
- Asia/Oceania : 14Countries
- North America/South America : 14Countries
Sustainable Growth
KUKDO has been positioned as a constant partner under the value of customer satisfaction.
A Key to our growth, which has been to increase production capacity by expanding factories is the belief that customer success is our success.
We seek qualitative growth rather than quantitative growth.
We aim to be the No.1 in terms of customer recognition.
Based on unwavering trust, KUKDO grows with our customers today.
Driving Industrial Success
Materials, a hidden major contributor for economic growth
KUKDO is the hidden leading role which has driven the development of Korea.
Behind the rapid growth of the construction, shipbuilding, automobile and electrical & electronic industries, we have been providing ‘Materials’.
‘All industries begin with materials, and the materials begin with us’ This is the belief which has always been our value of existence and goal.
Today, KUKDO is being responsible as a foundation firmly supporting the center of industrial innovation.
Legitimacy & Justice
KUKDO has grown steadily without a single annual loss.
It is due to our dedication to the role of a company that benefits society and people in accordance with our management philosophy.
As a chemical company, we protect the environment and comply with safety. As a chemical materials company, we continue to enrich our lives with product innovation.
Based on transparent management, KUKDO will open tomorrow with sustainable growth.
- Financial Structure
- Transparent Management
- EH&S
- R&D
- Job Creation