- Business
- Uni-Chem Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of leather products primarily in South Korea. The company produces leather textiles and fabrics for handbags, shoes, clothing, furniture, and automobile interior materials including car seat covers; it operates dedicated production lines for fashion and automotive divisions to deliver customized quality and designs meeting requirements of luxury brands such as Prada, Burberry, Coach, and Tumi, as well as automotive clients like Hyundai, Kia, and Renault. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with facilities including headquarters and Factory 1 at 38 Haebong-ro, Danwon-gu, and Factory 2 in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Uni-Chem applies innovative eco-friendly technologies, automated systems, and continuous R&D investments to enhance quality and develop nature-friendly products. The company, formerly known as Shinjin Leather Industrial Co., Ltd., changed its name to Uni-Chem Co., Ltd. in April 2000 and maintains a Leather Working Group certification for sustainable practices.