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22nd Nov 2019

After three days of demonstrating the bright future ahead of composites, JEC Asia 2019 welcomed more than 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations to more than 6,600 attendees from 49 countries in Seoul. From global brands to visionary startups, these companies set the composite world abuzz with the promise of innovation, knowledge, and...

26th Sep 2019

Hyosung, a South Korean industrial conglomerate founded in 1966, is all set to make its mark in the global market. It launched its carbon fibre brand Tansome at the China Composites Expo in Shanghai. The company unveiled products made of Tansome, such as wire core materials and high-pressure vessels for hydrogen cars at the show to raise awareness on...

14th Aug 2019

Scientists at DGIST Department of Smart Textile Convergence Research and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) have jointly developed artificial skin tactile sensors which function like human skin and can detect pressure and vibration at the same time. These can be used to measures textile roughness. Existing sensors can only detect pressure and temperature.

13th Aug 2019

South Korea's SKC Co. (SKC) and Kuwait's Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) have signed agreements for the sale of 49 per cent stake in SKC’s chemical business to PIC, including propylene oxide (PO) and propylene glycol (PG). SKC will vertically spin-off its chemical business and sell 49 per cent share in the new entity to form a joint venture with ...

15th Jul 2019

For its 12th edition, JEC Asia 2019 will gather companies from entire composites value chain in Asia Pacific to present their latest capabilities & innovations to the composites community and strategic end-user’s market including mobility, aeronautics, building & construction at Seoul, South Korea from November 12-14. This will be JEC’s third visit to...

3rd Jul 2019

Marking a significant step towards development of comfortable wearable electronic devices, scientists at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have constructed a fibrous transistor which has the characteristics of a textile. This fibrous transistor can be incorporated into clothing and remains functional even after being washed.

28th Jun 2019

South Korean textile conglomerate Hyosung Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, to cooperate on carbon fibre technology. The MoU was among the 12 deals signed between South Korean firms and Aramco on the occasion of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Seoul this week.

31st May 2019

Hyosung Chemical participated in Chinaplas 2019, an international exhibition of plastics and rubber industries, in Guangzhou, China, recently. In the exposition, Hyosung unveiled new polypropylene (PP) products to be produced in Vietnam before being released to the market such as food containers, felt for diapers, mask filters and packaging film.

26th Apr 2019

South Korea recently obtained rights to sell polyethylene and polypropylene produced at the Kiyanly Gas Chemical Plant, the first large gas chemical plant in Turkmenistan. The annual sales are estimated at $700 million. South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Turkmen counterpart Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow met on April 17 in Ashgabat to discuss...