Kolon Industries is intensifying its efforts to enter the low-carbon engineering plastics market for medical applications.
On August 12, Kolon Industries announced its plan to commercialize KOCETAL® ECO-E, an eco-friendly POM (polyacetal) product. This marks the world's first commercialization of low-carbon POM aimed at the medical market.
POM is an engineering plastic used in various advanced industries, including automotive, electronics, and medical, due to its low friction coefficient, excellent wear resistance, and dimensional stability. ECO-E is produced using renewable energy-based E-methanol instead of fossil fuel-based methanol, maintaining the excellent properties and processability of traditional POM while also achieving carbon reduction.
Kolon Industries has been promoting the application of sustainable engineering plastic materials in medical products through partnerships with global medical clients. The company plans to begin mass production of ECO-E for medical products in the second half of this year, with commercial supply expected to start in the fourth quarter.
Entering the medical POM market requires rigorous safety and reliability verification, and Kolon Industries is already producing and supplying POM for medical products to global clients. The commercialization of E-POM will further enhance its portfolio of high-value technology products.
With this commercial supply initiative, the company aims to expand sales of low-carbon engineering plastic products into high-value industries such as automotive, electronics, and more. Additionally, it plans to broaden its eco-friendly product portfolio to meet diverse demands in the global market.
Jung Hong-ryeong, head of Kolon Industries' ENP Business Division, stated, "The supply of ECO-E is significant as it establishes the foundation for the world's first commercialization of low-carbon POM within our medical portfolio. We will continue to focus on developing and expanding the supply of high-performance, low-carbon materials to meet the sustainable material transition demands of our global clients."
Meanwhile, Kolon Industries is also strengthening its portfolio, having held a completion ceremony for its polyurethane artificial leather production line last month.
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