Aekyung Petrochemical, which grew along
the Korean petrochemical industry,has combined forces
with the old Aekyung Chemical and AK ChemTech and
relaunched as Aekyung Chemical.
Aekyung Chemical's efforts
to create history will continue.
2020's
2024
06
Acquisition of IATF 16949:2016 Certification
2024
03
Selection of model taxpayers for the 58th Taxpayer's Day
2023
11
Acquired ESG Integrated Grade A
2023
06
Published the first Sustainability Report
2022
09
Incorporating AK BioPharm as a Subsidiary
(80% of the shares)
(80% of the shares)
2022
07
Acquisition of ISCC PLUS Certification
2022
04
Introduction of Cheongyang Plant WMS
*WMS(Warehouse Management System)
*WMS(Warehouse Management System)
2021
11
AK Chemical Co., Ltd established (Merge of 3 companies,
Aekyung Petrochemical, AK ChemTech and Aekyung Chemical)
Aekyung Petrochemical, AK ChemTech and Aekyung Chemical)
2010's
2017
10
Ulsan factory office building newly constructed
2017
01
Acrylic adhesive production facility expanded
(+3,000 ton/year)
(+3,000 ton/year)
2016
09
Stock split (5,000 KRW → 500 KRW)
2016
04
DOTP technology exported
(Russia SIBUR khimprom)
(Russia SIBUR khimprom)
2014
12
Aekyung (Shanghai) Investment Management Co., Ltd opened
Awarded $600 million Export Tower on Trade Day
Awarded $600 million Export Tower on Trade Day
2013
01
Multi-purpose production facility for UPR and Alkyd expanded
(+1,800 ton/ year)
(+1,800 ton/ year)
2012
12
Awarded $500 million Export Tower on Trade Day
2012
10
Jeonju factory constructed (Secondary battery anode materials)
2012
09
Aekyung Petrochemical spin-off – AK Holdings (holding company)/Aekyung Petrochemical (operating company)
2012
08
Environment-friendly plasticizer plant (P-14) constructed
Refined glycerin plant (P-15) constructed
Refined glycerin plant (P-15) constructed
2012
01
Adhesive (PSA) production facility newly established
(+2,400 ton/year)
(+2,400 ton/year)
2011
12
Awarded $400 million Export Tower on Trade Day
2011
07
Urethane hardener production facility expanded
(+9,600 ton/year)
(+9,600 ton/year)
2011
07
Pyeongtaek Distribution Center constructed
(Current Central Distribution Center)
(Current Central Distribution Center)
2010
01
Water-based resin production facility expanded
(+1,800 ton/ year)
(+1,800 ton/ year)
2000’s
2007
11
Awarded $300 million Export Tower on Trade Day
2007
10
Biodiesel Plant constructed
2006
12
Aekyung (Ningbo) Chemical Co., ltd established
2005
11
Awarded $200 million Export Tower and Bronze Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit on Trade Day
2005
03
Acquired Hongik Ind. Co., Ltd. (PU System Adhesive)
2004
03
Awarded Minister Award from the Ministry of Finance and Economy on Taxation Day
2003
11
Awarded Energy Conservation Industrial Service Medal Award
2001
10
Central laboratory constructed (Aekyung R&D Center)
2001
07
Cationic & nonionic surfactant synthesis factory constructed
2000
11
ISO-14001 (Environment management system) certified
1990’s
1999
08
Enlisted on the Korean Exchange
1998
07
Plasticizer-linking type plant (P-12) constructed plasticizer continuous-process plant (P-12)
1997
07
AMDU production factory constructed
1997
03
Awarded Bronze Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit on the 31st Taxation Day
1995
04
ISO 9001 (Quality management system) certified
1994
08
Company name changed from Samkyung Chemical Co., Ltd. To Aekyung Petrochemical Co., ltd.
1993
03
Awarded Model Taxpayer award and Minister’ Award from the Ministry of Finance
1992
07
Cheongyang factory constructed and began operation
1991
11
Awarded $100 million Export Tower on Trade Day
1990
02
Insulation film factory constructed
1980’s
1989
11
Awarded $50 million Export Tower on Trade Day
1989
08
PCM paint factory constructed
1984
02
Plasticizer Plant (P-4) constructed
1982
03
Aekyung Shell Co., Ltd established (Current AK ChemTech)
(50-50 Joint venture of AK Group and ROYAL DUTCH SHELL)
(50-50 Joint venture of AK Group and ROYAL DUTCH SHELL)
1980
11
Awarded $10 million Export Tower on Trade Day
1970’s
1979
04
Aekyung Chemical Co., Ltd established
(Joint venture of AKIS and DIC)
(Joint venture of AKIS and DIC)
1975
07
Signed a 50-50 joint investment agreement with 3 Japanese companies
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
- Dainippon Ink & Chemical
- Itochu Corporation
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
- Dainippon Ink & Chemical
- Itochu Corporation
1972
10
Phthalic Anhydride Plant (P-1) constructed
1971
04
Samkyung Chemical’s phthalic anhydride factory began construction
1970
10
Samkyung Chemical Co., Ltd established on October 13, 1970