SKC

History

2020's

2023
  • 10. Decision to transfer the Fine Ceramics business
  • 10. Obtained A+ rating in the integrated ESG management evaluation by the Korea ESG Standards Institute
  • 10. Decision to sell the polyurethane raw materials business
  • 09. Investment in Halio
  • 09. Decision to invest in EcoVans Vietnam
  • 09. Obtained certification for the Information Security Management System International Standard (ISO 27001)
  • 09. Decision to sell SK Enpulse's semiconductor basic materials business
  • 09. Investment in Chipletz
  • 08. Obtained A rating in the MSCI
  • 07. Signed an agreement to establish of a joint venture for Toyota Tsusho's copper foil business
  • 07. Decision to acquire ISC
  • 06. Signed an agreement for eco-friendly materials in Haiphong, Vietnam
  • 05. Signed an agreement to enhance the competitiveness of POSCO Group's EV materials business
  • 03. Obtained certification for the Anti-Bribery Management System International Standard (ISO 37001)
  • 01. SKC solmics was renamed SK enpulse
2022
  • 12. SK pucore passed the non-combustible conformity test of polyurethane insulation material for the first time in the industry
  • 11. SK picglobal opened the world's first DPG-only production facility
  • 11. SK nexilis developed the world's first high elongation V copper foil for next-generation cylindrical EV batteries
  • 08. SK nexilis & SKC solmics named Korea’s Best Employers
  • 08. SK nexilis developed the technology to produce ultra-high-strength U battery foils for the first time in the industry
  • 07. SK nexilis broke ground for Europe's biggest-ever copper foil plant in Poland
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  • 05. MCNS was renamed SK pucore​
  • 01. Honored with the Special Prize for Carbon Management of the CDP Korea Awards
  • 01. MCNS commercialized Korea's first eco-friendly Re-Polyol technology
2021
  • 12. SK Nexilis received an award from the Minister of Employment and Labor for its contribution to job creation.
  • 11. Signed a 1.5 trillion won mid- to long-term agreement with Korea Development Bank on financial cooperation.
  • 11. Decided to establish a joint venture with Daesang Group, LX International for manufacturing high-strength PBAT.
  • 11. SK Nexilis decided to build a copper foil manufacturing plant in Poland.
  • 11. Decided to invest in a silicon anode materials business.
  • 10. Decided to invest in glass substrates for high-performance semiconductor packaging.
  • 09. Announcement of SKC Financial Story.
  • 09. Established SK TBMGEOSTONE, a joint venture with TBM of Japan.
  • 07. Declared the ESG vision "Origination for the Next Generation."
  • 07. Exported the environment-friendly plastic technology "SKC Ecolabel" to the US.
  • 01. SK nexilis decided to build its first copper foil factory in Malaysia.
2020
  • 12. SK picglobal cooperated with the City of Ulsan in an eco-friendly technology to produce pyrolysis oil from plastic waste.
  • 11. SKC received commendation from MSS Minister for its win-win cooperation with SMEs.
  • 10. SK Nexilis' copper foil technology was certified as the best record by KRI.
  • 09. SKC launched Open Platform for New Materials Technology.
  • 07. SK nexilis received Presidential Award of the 2019 IR52 Jang Yeongsil Prize.
  • 06. SKC published its first sustainability report.
  • 06. SK nexilis decided to invest in the expansion of its 6th factory, to produce the world's No.1 copper foil.
  • 05. SKC selected as 14th Business Engaging in a Voluntary Win-Win Cooperation by MSS.
  • 04. KCFT renamed ‘SK nexilis’ as Subsidiary.
  • 02. Establishment of SK picglobal, a joint venture with PIC of Kuwait.
  • 01. Completion of acquisition of KCFT, a global manufacturer of copper foil (100% investment company).​

2010's

2019
  • 12. SK bioland started Phase 3 clinical trial of stem cell medicine for arthritis of the ankles.
  • 08. Conclusion of a contract with PIC of Kuwait for the establishment of a JV after split of chemical business.​
  • 07. Became the first Korean corporate member of the AEPW (Alliance to End Plastic Waste).​
  • 06. Decision to acquire KCFT​, a manufacturer of copper foil for EV batteries.
  • 06. MCNS signed an MOU for the construction of a System House in St. Petersburg, Russia.
  • 03. Introduction of Smart Office​.
2018
  • 12. Equity acquisition of WOORI FINE CHEM Co., Ltd.
  • 12. Split-off of photovoltaic generation business division (SKC Eco Solutions).​
  • 11. Commercialization of the world’s first PCT film.
  • 08. MCNS held a System House completion ceremony in India.
  • 06. Completion of SK bioland’s Bio Cellulose mask pack factory (Jiangsu Province, China).​
  • 06. Groundbreaking ceremony for transparent PI manufacturing and processing (Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea).​
2017
  • 12. Investment decision made for the manufacturing facilities of "Transparent PI Film," a core material for foldable display
  • 10. Started to set up a new business center at Nantong plant in China
  • 07. SKC Haas renamed "SKC hi-tech & marketing" as Subsidiary
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  • 05. Opened Gwanghwamun Building Era
  • 03. Launched under the name of SKC Haas and SKC Hi-Tech & Marketing 
  • 02. System House established in India by the joint venture ‘MCNS’​
2016
  • 10. The High value-added polyurethane ‘CMP Pad’ manufacturing plant opened​
  • 06. Subsidiary BIOLAND’s Jeju Lava Seawater cosmetics substance manufacturing plant opened 
  • 06. ​Subsidiary BIOLAND reborn into SK BIOLAND
2015
  • 10. The first in the Republic of Korea with elastic pad Elastomer for high-speed train provided 
  • 09. High value-added polyurethane ‘CMP pad’ business launched 
  • 07. ​Polyurethane-related joint venture ‘MCNS’ established
  • 05. Window film brands ‘SK Skincare Film’ and ‘SK Homecare Film’ released​
2014
  • 10. Acquired the equity of BIOLAND(23.55% in ownership, largest shareholder)​
  • 08. ​High value-added polyurethane ‘Jounce Bumper’ manufacturing plant opened
2013
  • 10. SKC Jiangsu PET film plant opened 
2012
  • 10. Jincheon PET film plant opened 
2011
  • 10. SKC Jiangsu established 
  • 09. SKC INC’s EVA sheet manufacturing plant opened
  • 04. ​Jincheon PV material manufacturing plant opened
  • 04. Optical PET film line opened in Suwon film plant​
2010
  • 05. Joint venture ‘SKW’ founded for PV back sheet​

2000's

2009
  • 12. The world’s first eco-friendly biodegradable film developed Awarded Gold Prize at Korea Technology Awards & named as one of Korea’s Top 10 New Technologies
  • 09. Awarded Jang Young-sil Prize with the world’s first eco-friendly biodegradable film​
2008
  • 09. Eco-friendly PO Production HPPO plant opened for the first time in the world​
  • 06. Joint venture SKC KOLON PI established for Polyimide (PI)
  • 02. ​Took over management rights from Solmics 
2007
  • 11. Film processing business unit split, Joint venture SKC Haas Display Film established 
  • 11. Beijing Polyurethane established 
2005
  • 12. Lithium polymer secondary battery unit split off​
  • 05. An agreement to introduce eco-friendly PO production process (HPPO) signed​
2003
  • 01. ​SKC PET film earned Jang Young-sil Prize
2002
  • 09. Lithium polymer secondary battery approved by the United States Department of Defense
2001
  • 12. SKC PET Film named ‘World-class Product’ by the Ministry of Industry and Energy’​
  • 11. Current chemical division merged with SK EVERTEC​
2000
  • 12. ​Suwon Film Plant obtained ISO14001​
  • 06. Current chemical division won ‘Environmental Management Award’ (SK EVERTEC)​

1990's

1999
  • 10. Georgia PET Film Plant in the U.S. opened
1998
  • 05. CD-RW developed for the first time in Korea
1997
  • 12. Current chemical division (SK Oxy Chemical) earned ISO9001 and won ‘Safety Management Award’​
  • 07. Initial public offering (Korea Stock Exchange)
  • 06. CD-R Plant opened for the first time in the Republic of Korea
  • 03. Awarded ‘Silver Tower Order of Industry’ on Tax Day​
1995
  • 06. 5 magnetic & optical recording media products simultaneously earned ISO9001 for the first time in the Republic of Korea​
1994
  • 09. Current chemical division (Yukong Oxy Chemical) expanded PO (140,000 tons per year)​
  • 09. MiniDisc (MD) developed for the first time in the Republic of Korea​
1993
  • 12. Acquired Sunnyvale Plant of AnaCom, the world’s largest microfilm manufacturer in the U.S.​
  • 06. he film plant obtained ISO9002 for the first time in the Republic of Korea​
  • 05. Laser disc produced for the first time in Korea​
1992
  • 11. Awarded President’s Commendation on Trade Day (50 Million US Dollar Export Tower)​
1991
  • 04. High-tech R&D Institute launched​
  • 03. Current chemical division (Yukong Arco Chemical) started to produce polyol​
  • 01. Current chemical division (Yukong Arco Chemical) started to produce PO (PO/SM engineering)
  • 01. PET film for greenhouse developed​

1980's

1989
  • 12. TTR film developed​
  • 12. Magnetic optical disc developed​
  • 07. SKC America Inc. Metalizing film plant opened
1988
  • 03. Polyimide film developed​
1987
  • 09. Current chemical division (Yukong Arc Chemical) established​
  • 01. Firm renamed from Sunkyung Chemicals to SKC​
1986
  • 11. Compact disc plant opened​
  • 08. SKC America INC. established in New Jersey in the U.S.​
1984
  • 12. 8mm video tape developed
  • 11. 3.5" floppy disk developed​
  • 10. PET film approved by the FDA in the U.S.​
1982
  • 06. 5.25" floppy disk developed​
1981
  • 01. PET film approved by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in the U.S.
1980
  • 02. Video tape developed for the fourth time in the world​

1970's

1979
  • 12. Cheonan Film Plant opened​
  • 08. Stamping foil developed​
1978
  • 07. Aluminum metallizing film developed​
  • 06. PET film released for the first time​
  • 05. Suwon Film Plant opened​
1977
  • 12. PET film developed for the first time in Korea​
1976
  • 10. Sunkyung Chemicals founded