Kolon Industries Inc. Preferred (120115)

Overview

Kolon Industries, Inc., headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a multi-faceted company operating in various high-demand sectors on a global scale. Founded in 1957, the company has grown to encompass a range of activities including industrial materials production, chemicals manufacturing, the development of films and electronic materials, and fashion. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, Kolon Industries is committed to innovation, sustainability, and enhancing everyday life through its diverse array of products and services. The company's reach extends from the automotive industry with materials like tire cords and airbags to the fashion world with a variety of clothing brands, demonstrating its versatility and integral role in multiple industries.

Products and Services

• Industrial Materials: Kolon Industries excels in producing high-quality materials including polyester and hybrid tire cords, airbags, and technical yarn. The company also creates aromatic polyamide fibers, artificial leather, and spunbond nonwoven fabrics, alongside advanced materials like a membrane humidifier, polymer electrolyte membrane, and membrane electrode assembly used in various industries.
• Films/Electronic Materials: The company is a leading supplier of films used in diverse applications, offering polyester, nylon, barrier, and metalized films, among others. Key innovations include prism films, dry films, and transparent polyimide films essential for electronics and display technologies.
• Chemicals: A broad range of chemical products including hydrocarbon, phenolic, epoxy, and polyurethane resins, in addition to PET resins, showcases Kolon Industries' capabilities in serving various industrial requirements.
• Fashion:
  • Outdoor, Sports, and Golf Clothing: With brands like KOLON SPORT and HEAD, the company offers high-quality gear for outdoor and athletic pursuits, including golf clothing from brands like Jack Nicklaus and HONMA CLUB.
  • Menswear and Womenswear: Kolon Industries' fashion range extends to menswear with brands like CUSTOMELLOW and Henry Cottons, and womenswear brands such as LUCKY CHOUETTE, catering to diverse styles and preferences.
  • Lifestyle Products: The company also offers a variety of lifestyle products under brands like epigram and 24/7, accessories from COURONNE, and sustainable options like LE CASHMERE.
  • Premium and Cosmetics: The fashion portfolio is complemented by premium brands such as Marc Jacobs and cosmetics under the M.CURIE brand, highlighting Kolon Industries' contribution to luxury and beauty sectors.
• On/Off Retail Ventures: Beyond manufacturing, Kolon Industries engages in innovative retail concepts like Common Ground, Korea's first container shopping mall, alongside online platforms like Kolon Mall and The Cart Golf, blending physical and digital shopping experiences.