- Business
- KCC Corporation (002380.KS), founded in 1958 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, manufactures and markets advanced building materials, coatings, and specialty chemicals for construction, automotive, marine, industrial, and electronic applications worldwide, with primary operations in South Korea, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States. The company produces a broad portfolio of core products including architectural, powder, general industrial, PCM, and coil coatings; fiberglass and long glass fibers; insulation materials such as glass wool and mineral wool; PVC window profiles, system windows, balcony windows, and sense doors; interior and exterior materials encompassing gypsum board, ceiling materials, flooring materials, and Beauticle panels; float glass, patterned glass, safety tempered glass, and automotive glass; marine and protective coatings like anticorrosive, antifouling, and heat-insulating paints; as well as silicone products, sealants, fine ceramics, and organic materials for semiconductors and precision chemical engineering. KCC Corporation recently completed its acquisition of the remaining stake in Momentive Performance Materials Inc. from SJL Partners in May 2024, achieving 100% ownership of the U.S.-based silicone leader and transitioning to a fully integrated strategic platform for expanded high-performance silicones and specialty solutions.