Description

Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. operates globally and within South Korea, engaging in the production and sale of a wide array of materials including synthetic rubber, various resins, specialty chemicals, nanocarbon products, energy, and construction supplies. Its comprehensive synthetic rubber range features high and low-cis polybutadiene rubber, high styrene resin masterbatch, styrene butadiene and carboxyl styrene butadiene latex, LEADCAP, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, ultra high-cis polybutadiene rubber, styrene butadiene rubber, styrene butadiene styrene, solution polymerized styrene butadiene rubber, and STE, which are integral to industrial items such as golf balls, medical equipment, footwear, and asphalt modifiers. The company's synthetic resin offerings include acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, ENERPOR, engineering plastics, expandable polystyrene, GPPS, HIPS, polypropylene glycol, and styrene acrylonitrile, finding common applications in automotive components, electronic devices, food packaging, and building materials. Additionally, Kumho Petrochemical supplies specialty chemicals such as antioxidants, vulcanization accelerators, and paint additives/diluents for use in tires, rubber belts, and shoes. Its portfolio also extends to carbon nanotubes and a variety of construction materials, specifically ABS, PVC, and AL window systems, along with gold foam insulators. The company further operates a cogeneration plant, providing electricity, steam, and purified water to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Founded in 1970, Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.