Korean carbon firms sign supply deals at Shanghai expo

by Kim Dong-young Posted : September 15, 2026, 10:53Updated : September 15, 2026, 10:53
The Korean pavilion at the China Composites Expo Courtesy of World-OKTA
The Korean pavilion at the China Composites Expo/ Courtesy of World-OKTA
 
SEOUL, September 15 (AJP) - Two South Korean carbon material makers signed preliminary supply agreements with Chinese buyers at the China Composites Expo in Shanghai last week, World-OKTA said Tuesday.

World-OKTA, a Seoul-based association founded in 1981 that connects overseas Korean businesspeople through 157 chapters in 76 countries, ran the Korean pavilion at the expo from Sept. 1 to 3.

Seven South Korean carbon and composite companies took part.

Mcell, which coats fabric with carbon nanotubes to generate heat, signed a memorandum of understanding worth $20,000 with Yoon Networks (Shanghai). Cleantech, a maker of carbon-fiber anti-static workwear, signed a $10,000 agreement with DINO TEXTILE.

“These consultations and agreements came from combining the technology of Korean carbon and composite companies with World-OKTA’s local network,” said Park Chong-bum, chairman of the association.

Both agreements were brokered by members of World-OKTA’s Shanghai chapter, which assigned seven members to support the participating companies.

World-OKTA will hold its 2026 Korea Business Expo Shenzhen from Oct. 8 to 11, expanding this year’s event into a Korea-China trade exposition.

The association is targeting 750 exhibiting companies, 2,000 buyers and 6,000 visitors and has signed a cooperation agreement with the Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce.

AJP Takeaways

- World-OKTA arranged 146 buyer meetings for seven South Korean carbon and composite companies at the China Composites Expo in Shanghai from Sept. 1 to 3, resulting in two preliminary agreements.

- Mcell signed a $20,000 memorandum of understanding with Yoon Networks (Shanghai), while Cleantech signed a $10,000 agreement with DINO TEXTILE.

- World-OKTA will hold its 2026 Korea Business Expo Shenzhen from Oct. 8 to 11, expanding the event into a Korea-China trade exposition.