- CEO
- Jinpeom Kim
- Full Time Employees
- 383
- Sector
- Non-energy minerals
- Industry
- Aluminum
- Address
- 92, Pyeongtaekhang-ro Pyeongtaek-si GY South Korea
- IPO Date
- Dec 5, 1980
- Business
- Sam-A Aluminium Company, Limited is a South Korea-based manufacturer specializing in aluminum foil and packaging materials. The company produces a range of aluminum products including plain aluminum foils, converted foils, aluminum paste, and high-barrier films for applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food packaging, electronics, and industrial materials. Sam-A Aluminium also offers specialty films and electronic materials distribution. It operates a world-class production base located in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, serving markets including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand, the USA, and Vietnam. Founded in 1969, the company has focused on advanced technologies such as Korea's first retort pouch and ultra-thin aluminum foils.
In recent years, Sam-A Aluminium has strategically shifted towards the production of high-value aluminum foil used as cathode current collectors in lithium-ion batteries, driven by the expanding electric vehicle market. In July 2023, the company announced a significant facility investment including the installation of a Cold Mill Line with a total investment of KRW 117 billion aimed at ensuring stable raw material procurement and enhanced production capabilities for lithium-ion battery foil. This investment follows a capital increase and issuance of convertible bonds completed in early 2023, backed by strategic investors including LG Energy Solution Ltd. and Toyota Tsusho Corporation. In 2024, Sam-A Aluminium further established a new Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Core Value (PMVV) framework to guide sustainable growth within a rapidly changing business environment. The company continues to focus on innovation and capacity expansion in response to global demand trends in electric vehicle supply chains.
Sam-A Aluminium operates within the materials and industrial packaging industry segments, targeting customers ranging from automotive, electronics, industrial manufacturers, to packaging sectors. The company maintains a diversified product portfolio with a core emphasis on aluminum foil products for lithium-ion batteries, pharmaceutical packaging, and advanced industrial applications. Its strategic partnerships and recent capital influx underline its commitment to growth in the high-growth sectors of electric vehicle battery components and specialized industrial aluminum products. Headquartered in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Sam-A Aluminium remains a key player in the global aluminum foil market with a focus on technological advancement and sustainable development.