Songwon announces global price increases for its range of Plastic Additives

Ulsan, Korea – February 15, 2010 – Songwon Industrial, a leading developer and manufacturer of polymer additives, will increase global prices of its Songnox® antioxidants, Songlight® and Songsorb® UV stabilizers, Songstab acid scavengers as well as of its range of aminic antioxidants between 5 and 15% effective on orders received on or after April 1, 2010, or as contracts allow.

Songwon Japan KK Tokyo office relocation

Ulsan, Korea – February 11, 2010 – Songwon is pleased to announce the relocation of Songwon Japan KK Tokyo office.

Songwon Group improves positive results in Q3 following two previous strong quarters in 2009

Ulsan, Korea – January 21, 2010
• Songwon’s Q3 2009 results continued on a positive trend, although the market is yet to show signs of a full recovery and the overall economical situation remains uncertain. Songwon Group achieves a net profit of 8.9 Billion KRW for Q3 2009 and of 22.4 Billion KRW for the first 9 months of 2009.
• Songwon established its local presence in the Middle East as part of its focus on extending its geographical coverage.
• Service, cost competitiveness, product range extension and safety remain key priorities.

Songwon appoints new Sales Director for the Middle East and Africa

Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., a global leader in polymer additives, announces that Peter Fleming has been appointed Sales Director Middle East and Africa.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – November 24, 2009 – Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., a global leader in polymer additives, announces that Peter Fleming has been appointed Sales Director, Middle East and Africa.

Songwon strengthens its presence in the Middle East and Africa

The Songwon air-conditioned warehouse in Bahrain, a partnership with Gulf Agency Co. (Bahrain) WLL. 
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – November 24, 2009 – Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., a global leader in polymer additives, is pleased to announce the opening of its headquarters for the Middle East and Africa in Bahrain. The opening of the Songwon Industrial Company Limited – Representative Office follows the recent establishment of Songwon’s local warehouse facilities, also in Bahrain. The new regional facility will be lead by Mr. Peter Fleming who has been nominated Sales Director Middle East and Africa.

Songwon appoints Üçgen Pigmentler ve Polimer Katkıları Tic. Ve San. Ltd. Şti. as their exclusive distributor in Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey – August, 2009 – In order to expand their sales network in Turkey, Songwon, is pleased to announce an exclusive agency and distribution agreement with Üçgen Ltd. Şti. This is another step in providing the best possible customer service and follows the additions of Banbury Chemicals Ltd. for South Africa, SUN ACE Australia Pty. Ltd. for Australia and BPC Chemical Technologies for the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Belarus and CIS countries.

Songwon announces the start up of its new isobutylene facility

The Songwon IBL (Isobutylene) production facility at the Maeam Site in South Korea with a capacity of 30,000 tons based on the catalytic cracking of TBA (t-butanol)Ulsan, Korea – June 18, 2009 – Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd. is pleased to announce that its new $20 Million isobutylene (IBL) production facility, located at the Maeam site in South Korea, has been successfully commissioned and is now fully in production.

Songwon maintains its high level of commitment to customers with the incorporation of Songwon Japan.

Ulsan, Korea – May 19, 2009 – Songwon is pleased to announce the establishment of Songwon Japan KK to confirm its position as global contender and regional leader in the polymer additives market.

European customers can count on Songwon for security of supply from their new warehouse in Antwerp

European customers can count on Songwon for security of supply from their new warehouse in Antwerp. Songwon’s target is to become the partner of choice for its customer by always providing the optimum solution. This has led Songwon to providing dedicated extensive warehousing facilities and a packaging line at one of the most important distribution points in Europe. (Photos Songwon Industrial Co.,Ltd., PR017)
Ulsan, Korea – March 12, 2009 – Songwon’s target is to become the partner of choice for its customer by always providing the optimum solution. This has led Songwon to providing dedicated extensive warehousing facilities and a packaging line at one of the most important distribution points in Europe.

Songwon appoints new Executive Vice President for Corporate Strategy and Business Development team

Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., a global leader in polymer additives, announces that Philippe Schlaepfer has been appointed Executive Vice President Corporate Strategy and Business Development.Ulsan, Korea – February 12, 2009 – Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., a global leader in polymer additives, announces that Philippe Schlaepfer has been appointed Executive Vice President Corporate Strategy and Business Development.

Songwon secures a bright future in India by putting in place a comprehensive distributor network

Ulsan, Korea – January 21, 2009 – Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., together with its newly appointed distributors, Jayvee Organics Private Ltd. and Qualichem Specialties Private Ltd., will welcome visitors from around India and the South East Asia region to demonstrate their commitment and extensive coverage of the Indian market at Plastindia (4-9 February 2009).