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A history unafraid of change,
and it continues

2023
06

BASF–Hannong Chemicals joint venture established
(BASF Hannong Chemicals Solutions)

04

Physical split of the Daejuk plant for the joint venture

2016
08

Anyang R&D Center established

2014
06

Gunsan Plant 2 completed

2010
10

Daesan Plant completed

2007
07

Functional Monomer plant completed

2006
06

EOA Daesan Plant completed

2005
08

Glycol Ethers Daesan Plant completed

2004
12

ISO 14001 certification obtained

2003
12

Selected as an excellent environmental company and received the Minister of Environment Award

01

Listed on the Korea Exchange

2002
12

KOSHA 18001 certification obtained

10

Designated as a promising SME by the Industrial Bank of Korea

2000
06

ISO 9001 certification obtained

2000
09

Photoinitiator plant completed

04

Physical split of the Daejuk plant for the joint venture

1995
07

Glycol Ethers Plant 2 completed

1991
06

Glycol Ethers Plant 1 completed

1987
05

Affiliated research center established at the Gunsan Plant

1985
08

EOA (ethylene oxide reaction) plant completed
Company name changed to Hannong Chemicals Inc.

1983
08

Designated as a promising SME by the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology

1981
01

Gunsan Plant completed and headquarters relocated

1976
07

Hankook Emulsifier Co., Ltd. established