ENG Technology for a better life a better life for Technology As unlimited possibilities unfold before us, KCC continues to challenge limitations to make a better world. Technology for a better life As a global fine chemical company, KCC provides quality products and | services that meet the expectations of global customers. Corporation KCC Contents Part 1 03 Chairman’s Message 04 CEO’s Message 06 Introduction 08 Company Philosophy 10 Research & Development 12 Company History 14 Awards Part 2 16 KCC in Key Industries 18 Electronics & Home Appliances 22 Automobile 26 Marine & Offshore Plant 28 Plant 30 Construction 34 Other Industries 36 HomeCC Interior 38 Product Index 40 Portfolio 46 Business Site 48 Global Network Chairman’s Message I express my sincere gratitude to our customers and shareholders for your unwavering support and trust. KCC, specializing in ultra-fine chemicals, has continuously developed innovative technologies. We have led the development of Korea's construction industry with strong supply of building materials, and have been acknowledged as the "Creator of New Materials" as we continue to advance this chemical industry. Under our management philosophy ‘Creating Better Value for All’‚ we focus on value management, trust management and eco-friendly management to meet the expectations of our society, customers, shareholders and corporate members. Put- ting ‘innovation’ as a no.1 priority in the era of globalization‚ we strive to bring change and innovation to our corporate environment through innovation of tech- nology, value and management. Based on your trust, KCC will lead global market trends as a creative leader of fine chemistry‚ realizing our corporate vision through bold and innovative R&D initiatives. In return for your undivided support, KCC will develop future-orient- ed technologies and new materials for a better life, and fulfill your expectations with our outstanding technologies and product quality. Thank you KCC Chairman Mong-Jin Chung CEO’s Message Since its foundation in 1958, KCC has established advanced management systems internally and diversified our business portfolio externally by entering the building With our growth materials distribution and silicone business. Spurring the expansion of our overseas production bases, we have expanded our global network in the course of realizing our built on customer global vision. We have concentrated our strengths on adding value to our existing confidence and products and developing leading products in the global market, while pursuing the relentless R&D efforts, highest level of product quality and productivity to provide valuable solutions that customers need. KCC will evolve into As we believe that customers ultimately determine corporate value, we strive to a company that creates become a company that responds to our customers’ support. We promise to continue to build a brighter future with our customers. value for a better life. KCC will lay the foundation for future growth by launching new projects based on creative ideas and innovation. We ask you to join us as we realize our vision of a ultrafine chemical company by strengthening our corporate competitiveness through change and innovation built on technological leadership. KCC CEO Mong-Ik Chung 04 | 05 CEO's Message As a strong fine chemical company, KCC is building a world in which The fine chemical company KCC is creating just such a world. Intro duction KCC presents standards for a better life. Step by step, we will create a better tomorrow. KCC is not a mere manufacturer of building materials. Having started as a supplier of building materials, KCC expanded its business portfolio to coatings and ad- vanced materials. Today, KCC stands unrivaled with its leading-edge technology in fine chemistry, including or- ganic materials and silicone for semiconductors. Putting technology and quality competitiveness as our no.1 priority to lead the global market, KCC dreams of a society where people, society and nature co-exist in har- mony. We use natural resources to make products that enhance quality of life and develop energy that does not harm the environment. Our ceaseless efforts to protect the environment and save energy are the reason why we can expect a better future. 06 | 07 Introduction Company Global Vision Philosophy In 1958, KCC started out as Keumkang Slate Ind. Co., Ltd. in the then unexplored domestic building materials market in Korea. Having started with pure domestic technologies, KCC solidified its production, laying KCC's values that complete our lives are realized through the foundation to enter the global market, and has evolved into a global investments in global growth, eco-friendly management manufacturer with cutting-edge technologies. KCC has sustained its and future-oriented convergence technology. growth in exports, winning the ‘500 Million Dollar Export Pagoda’ in 2010 and the ‘700 Million Dollar Export Pagoda’ in the following year. KCC is actively expanding its presence in the global market. Positioning itself in China with four branches, we have continuously expanded our overseas production and sales network to Singapore, Vietnam, India and Turkey, raising our brand awareness. With a strong desire to overcome greater challenges, we are making our way to become the world's no.1 chemical company. Eco-Friendly Management Having acquired the largest number of eco-friendliness certificates in Korea, KCC makes products from natural resources, including stone and sand. We have made bold investments in environmental protection by installing CO2 reduction systems in manufacturing plants and introduc- ing combustion systems with low gas emissions and fuel consumptions. KCC's eco-friendly management is changing the environment and stand- ards. More specifically, KCC's green philosophy and technology can be defined by the products that our customers actually use and the better environment we are creating by going beyond high-efficiency window profiles and insulation, and taking the initiative to realize ‘Energy Zero House’ with renewable sources of energy. Creating a sustainable tomor- row with our customers is a journey we have embarked on long ago and will always remain our no.1 priority. Convergence Technology KCC is at the very forefront of advancing industrial technologies, while sustaining its product R&D. KCC Central Research Institute, the cradle of future technologies, is equipped with cutting-edge labs, pilot systems and world-class infrastructure. CRI has advanced convergence technol- ogies that integrate inorganic and organic technologies and has secured ultra-fine chemical technologies. We are also spurring technical innovation globally by establishing an R&D center in China, not to mention our break- through in production environment made with the fully-automated, state- of-the-art plant. Essentially, technological innovation is a driving force for KCC's sustainable growth. 08 | 09 Company Philosophy Central Research Institute As a leader of design trends, CRI's Color Color & Design Research & Design Research Center conducts Research & Putting customer value first, KCC Central Research Institute has been creating the foundation The Color & Design Research Center aims to analyze the latest color and design trends in dif- research on global consumer/design Development to compete with leading global competitors with 50years of experience in the field of industrial trends and reflects the results in product ferent industries and find core values, exploring the future of design and presenting innovative and construction chemicals. development and secures points of contact materials and creative designs. with customers by sharing latest information with them, inducing a higher level of KCC promises a better future through As a general chemical research institute specializing in all areas of fine chemistry from organic and The center systematically conducts research on trends and presents systems applicable to many collaboration. technological innovation. We offer products of inorganic materials to composite materials, the Central Research Institute has been developing different industries. With systematically organized technology and design parts and various ap- high quality, functionality and creative design as its future growth engine through active R&D on advanced materials and fine chemicals, including proaches based on trend insights, the center conducts customized research, collaboration and we actively reflect customer needs and market building materials, organic materials for electrical/electronic/semiconductor and silicone. CRI is development to create a meaningful consumer experience. Discovering future growth engines with trends while sustaining our R&D efforts. focusing its efforts on developing future technologies for nanomaterials, ceramic composites and convergence solutions for customers, technology and design, the Color & Design Research center alternative energy by making aggressive investments and attracting advanced researchers. To suc- is adding values of colors, materials and finishing to buildings, cars and home appliances that cessfully launch its "Next-generation Green Housing", CRI built new R&D labs for building materials complete the cozy and warm housing spaces and cities and structural testing in 2010 and also opened a new advanced R&D building with a floor area of 23,140m2 in 2018. CRI has become a truly global R&D center with buildings covering a total floor area of 132,231m2 on a 264,462m2 site. While fulfilling its social responsibilities