Kolon Corporation (002020)

Overview

Kolon Corporation is a diversified conglomerate with a global presence, involved in various industries including market research, management consulting, intellectual property licensing, manufacturing of a wide array of products, construction, IT services, hospitality, real estate development, pharmaceuticals, cafes, and automotive sales and repair services. Founded in 1957, the company is based in Gwacheon-si, South Korea, where it has grown into a significant player both domestically and internationally across its multiple business sectors.

Products and Services

Kolon Corporation offers a broad range of products and services across various sectors, including:

• Industrial Materials: The company produces materials such as tire cords, airbags, PET spunbond, industrial yarns, chamude, and films. It also manufactures advanced materials like aramid, MEA (membrane electrode assemblies), PEM (polymer electrolyte membrane), DFR (dissolution filament rolling), and CPI (coated and printed fabrics).
• Consumer Goods: Kolon's consumer goods division offers golf wear, men’s and women's apparel, and accessories, catering to the needs of fashion-conscious consumers.
• Construction and Engineering: Engages in the construction of buildings, housing, plants, and undertakes civil engineering and environmental projects, showcasing its capabilities in infrastructure development.
• Automotive Components: Develops car seat fabrics, modules, and artificial turf, as well as engineering plastics like PA (polyamide), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), and POM (polyoxymethylene), demonstrating its innovation in automotive solutions.
• Aerospace and Defense: Produces components for aerospace and defense applications, including aircraft external fuel tanks, airframe structures, engine vanes, and a range of military equipment, highlighting its technological expertise in high-performance fields.
• IT Services: Offers a variety of IT services, supplies hardware and software solutions, catering to the growing needs of the digital economy.
• Hospitality and Real Estate: Manages hotels, condominiums, and golf resorts, develops real estate properties, and operates a shopping mall and a pet theme park, engaging in the leisure and real estate sectors.
• Pharmaceuticals: Provides over-the-counter medicines, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and biopharmaceuticals like Tissuegene, alongside operating drugstores under the W-Store name, contributing to healthcare and wellness industries.
• Café and Retail: Operates Sweet Meal, a café offering choux, coffee, cheesecakes, and beverages, and sells antimicrobial products, reflecting its entry into the food and retail market.
• Automotive Sales and Repair Services: Provides automobile sales and repair services, ensuring comprehensive automotive care and customer service.