Samsung BP Chemicals, a joint venture between Samsung and BP Chemicals, is one of the world’s leading producers of value-added fine chemical products, such as acetic acids and hydrogen. The company produces 450,000 tons annually of acetic acid, which is used directly and indirectly as a raw material in many kinds of products, ranging from fine chemicals such as Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) to Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), solvents, pigments, dyes and aromatics. It is Korea’s only producer of acetic acid.

Since its establishment in 1989, Samsung BP has steadily grown into a world-class company whose best-in-class performance has been achieved through innovative activities such as Six Sigma and Total Productivity Maintenance (TPM) programs.

In 2006, Samsung BP adopted Advanced Process Control (APC) and equipment monitoring systems in order to reinforce the production efficiency. In addition, the company upgraded its inspection system, and sustained an operational rate of 99 percent. With all of these efforts, Samsung BP achieved record production and sales volume this past year. Through constant innovations, such as developing alternative energy resources, we strive to be the most competitive acid manufacturer in the world.

The safety of our employees and the protection of the environment are of paramount importance. Samsung BP is committed to producing the most competitive products in a secure and safe environment, through the “Samsung BP Health and Safety Policies.”