Samsung Fine Chemicals makes electronic chemical materials, fine chemicals and general chemicals used in a diversity of industries. Established in 1964 as the world’s largest urea fertilizer manufacturer, the company has expanded into high value-added fine chemicals, including ECH, a key raw material of epoxy resin, and Mecellose, an additive for construction application. Since 2000, a major focus has been next-generation electronic chemical materials (ECM), such as those used for LCD displays.

In 2006, Samsung Fine Chemicals took steps to expand the ECM business with the development of advanced electronic chemicals-related technologies, the recruiting of key employees, and the construction of a factory for prism film, which enhances the brightness of LCD back light unit. The company was also selected as Samsung Electronics’ partner in printer toner development.

Samsung Fine Chemicals also expanded the production capacity for Mecellose, its main product, from 16,000 tons to 21,000 tons, and completed the enlargement of BT Powder and AnyCoat production facilities. Of particular note, process enhancements and cost savings in the manufacture of ECH (Epichlorohydrin), a key raw material of epoxy resin, delivered significant profits, positioning ECH as one of the company’s key products.

Samsung Fine Chemicals also enhanced financial performances through Six Sigma projects, promoting employee suggestions by introducing a new proposal system, and ranked 2nd in the Korean Convention on Quality Control Circles.