THE KOREA INDUSTRY DAILY: 12 Leading Korean Carbon Companies Participated in JEC WORLD 2025

- Achieved Approximately $700,000 in Export Agreements and Strengthened Global Collaboration Networks –

PARIS, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Carbon and Nano Industry Association and the World Federation of Overseas Korean Traders Associations (World-OKTA) participated in JEC World 2025, the world's largest composite materials exhibition, alongside 12 Korean carbon companies under the Korean Pavilion, aiming to expand into the global market. This initiative, supported by the Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency (KCARBON) and Gyeongsangbuk-do (The province of Korea), served as a crucial stepping stone for domestic carbon companies seeking to enter overseas markets.

JEC World 2025 was held for three days from March 4 to 6, 2025, at the Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center in Paris, France. With approximately 1,350 exhibitors and 78,000 attendees, the event brought together representatives from industries, academia, research institutions, and government agencies to share insights on current technologies and future directions in composite materials.

During the exhibition, the "K-Carbon Global Partners Day" was hosted within a dedicated business meeting room, facilitating B2B meetings with key buyers and institutions to explore export opportunities and strengthen international cooperation networks with global research institutes and clusters. Government officials and carbon industry experts from France, Germany, China, and other major markets attended to discuss partnerships for global market entry, joint research topics, and other collaborative initiatives.

Furthermore, KCARBON held an international exchange event on March 5 to discuss "Sustainable Industrial Policies and the Future of Carbon Composite Technologies." Experts from Germany, France, and China shared insights, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation in the carbon materials industry.

To reinforce international collaboration, KCARBON signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI) in Germany. This agreement focuses on joint R&D, technology transfer, corporate collaboration projects, and expert exchange programs, further strengthening Korea's competitiveness in carbon composite materials.

12 Korean companies participated in JEC World 2025 to expand their international market presence and showcase the limitless potential of carbon materials in advanced industries. The participating companies included:

• Shinyoung
• Kukdo Chemical
• Dacc Carbon
• S-COM Tech
• Daeshin TechGen
• IPS Auto
• Cocarb
• Doctor Supply
• Lacomtech
• Nano Electronics
• KB Element
• KGF

The Korean Pavilion featured advanced carbon composite technologies, including carbon fiber insulation materials, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) for robotic suits, hydrogen storage containers, and graphene-applied products. These cutting-edge materials attracted significant attention from global industry players.

3 Korean companies successfully secured export contracts totaling approximately $700,000 through pre-arranged buyer consultations and export commercialization support.

• Daeshin TechGen signed a $230,000 contract for heat-dissipating composite materials and electromagnetic shielding products using synthetic graphite and carbon nanotubes (CNT).
• IPS Auto secured a $120,000 export deal for a vision inspection system that detects defects in printed carbon fiber products.
• S-COM Tech finalized a $300,000 contract for a 28-foot sailing catamaran yacht made with carbon composite materials.

In addition to corporate achievements, the Korean Pavilion showcased demonstration products developed under Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province's regulatory-free special zone framework. Visitors also had the opportunity to learn about key government-supported projects, including:

• The K-Carbon Flagship Technology Development Project
• The Materials, Parts, and Technology Development Project

These initiatives reinforced Korea's position as a global leader in carbon composite technology innovation.

Through its participation in JEC World 2025, Korea successfully expanded global partnerships, secured international buyers, and demonstrated its advanced carbon composite technologies. Moving forward, KCARBON and the participating companies will continue to explore new markets, foster international collaborations, and lead technological advancements in the carbon industry.

SOURCE THE KOREA INDUSTRY DAILY