- Business
- HLB Co., Ltd. manufactures and constructs lifeboats and glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes in South Korea and internationally; engages in the repair, inspection, fabrication, and installation of lifeboats and pipes; develops and manufactures biopharmaceutical products such as anti-cancer drugs including Rivoceranib; produces and sells medical devices, quasi-drugs including alcohol swabs and sampling tools, in-vitro diagnostics using nanoparticles like graphene and carbon nanotubes, and femtech products such as feminine cleansers, wipes, pregnancy testers, ovulation testers, vaginitis test kits, and urethritis test kits; and participates in e-commerce, investment, and financing activities. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea, the company operates primarily in the biotechnology, healthcare, and marine composite materials sectors, serving shipbuilders, pharmaceutical markets, medical facilities, and consumer health customers across domestic and global markets. In September 2025, HLB Co., Ltd. agreed to acquire HLB Science Inc. from HLB Global Co., Ltd. and others for KRW 30.9 billion through a merger, involving issuance of 0.8 million common shares at a swap ratio of 0.044632 per HLB Science share to consolidate healthcare operations; additionally, in November 2025, HLB Group, which includes the company, hosted its first Pitch Day event under the HLB New Wave open innovation initiative to foster collaborations with promising bio firms in areas like funding, R&D, and commercialization.