A Product of 10 Years of Work, Poketone™
Creating something from nothing requires painstaking efforts. But it is not only writers who have to suffer such pain to create their work. Similarly, creating a new chemical material requires much time and energy. POKETONE™, the world’s first commercialized polyketone is a good example. POKETONE™ is an environmentally friendly polymer that was developed by Hyosung for the first time in the world. It is known as the next-generation material for its superior properties. Its name may sound foreign to many but it has been widely used in our everyday goods such as toys, portion plates, automobile and electronic goods. This globally recognized non-toxic polymer made of carbon dioxide has been captivating companies and brands that prioritize sustainability across the world. Since the invention of nylon, POKETONE™ is the only material that has emerged as the next-generation material. And this is how it was invented. A plastic material of dreams POKETONE™ is the world’s first and only material of its kind, known as the plastic of dreams. Countries known for their highly advanced chemical technology and innovation like the US and Japan had embarked on development of such a material as early as the 1980s but all had failed to reach commercialization. With the commitment to better the life of humanity as a whole through new technologies and materials, Hyosung pursued the R&D of polyketone-related technologies. Hyosung’s management continued to encourage and provide support to its research team to create a new material that did not exist. Hyosung Chemical R&D team strenuously worked on the development while experimenting with different research environments (i.e. varying temperatures and catalysts). It was seemingly an endless journey with no sign of a breakthrough. Since 2004 when the research begun, around 50 billion won of investment has been made over the period of ten years. There was even an interesting incident of when the R&D team tried a superstitious ritual in which food is offered to the spirits of the ancestors to bring good results. This shows just how the entire R&D process had been a long and difficult journey. In November 2013, Hyosung Chemical finally succeeded in developing the new material, polyketone. But after the short-lived joy came another round of painstaking efforts to commercialize this new polymer. It was also followed by a thorough market study to look into applicable areas, usage and customer demand for a rapid commercialization of the new material. All of this has contributed to a successful and stable supply of the new polymer in the engineering plastic market. In 2015, Hyosung’s establishment of the new POKETONE™ production site with an annual capacity of 5 million tons elevated the entire engineering plastic industry to a whole new level of technology and opportunities. Eco-friendly engineering plastic, POKETONE™ POKETONE™ is made of carbon dioxide and olefin (a class of chemicals that include ethylene, propylene) and emits less greenhouse gas in the process of manufacturing. This new polymer exhibits superior properties than existing engineering plastics and has emerged as the next-generation material that will play a key role in the manufacturing parts industry. It is all thanks to its superior properties such as impact resistance, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, fuel resistance and nontoxicity. The more we produce POKETONE™, the more we use, and thus reduce carbon dioxide. As such, it will serve as the key material toward a more sustainable future. Stronger and safer material applied in our everyday life With its superior abrasion resistance, Hyosung’s polyketone is nontoxic and safe for the human body. It is approved by the European Parliament’s regulations on the substance of very high concern (SVHC) for all of the 224 types as well as secured ‘Free’ status by the US FDA for its VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) classification on harmful materials such as phthalates and formaldehyde. It is approved for the use of conveyer belt parts for water cooler and food processing, medical device parts, and mold for contact lens manufacturing for its safety. It is even safe for children to use. As children tend to explore with their mouths, toys and suction plates made of Hyosung polyketone are safe to use. Ushering into a future of the next-generation engineering plastic Hyosung POKETONE™ exhibits 2.3 times stronger impact resistance and 30 percent higher chemical resistance than that of nylon. When it comes to abrasion resistance, it is 14 times stronger than that of polyacetal. As such, it has great potentials in eco-friendly vehicles and next-generation industrial materials. Particularly, it will be useful in areas that require special materials such as automobile (i.e. fuel line, exterior/interior materials, electric and electronic parts). The engineering plastic market requires a detail-oriented customization process in order to develop products befitting different customer needs which is not expected for conventional plastic products. This is why the production cycle takes up to a couple of years from product planning to manufacturing. This is where the role of a solution provider comes in handy in order to be able to identify a product’s technical characteristics while understanding demands from engineering resins and customer’s application. Hyosung Chemical understands polyketone better than any other players in the market – not to mention the fact that it developed and commercialized it as the world’s first and only manufacturer to date. As such, the company is best positioned to play the role of a solution provider that offers the technology and product line-ups needed to produce customized products. A green future shaped by POKETONE™ The global engineering plastic market has been growing 7.2 percent per annum from 66.2 billion dollars of 2016 to be expected to reach 132.8 billion dollars by 2026. Global sales volume of polyketone has also been a steep rise from 912 tons of 2016, 8,542 tons of 2020, to more than 200% increase to 18,220 tons of 2021. It exhibits excellent toughness, abrasion resistance, tensile strength and elasticity with superior impact resistance and chemical resistance too. With this excellent properties, polyketone has emerged as the best alternative material to existing engineering plastics. Hyosung POKETONE™ is leading the ever expanding engineering plastic market. With no intention to be complacent, Hyosung Chemical has been putting a lot of thought into how to capture carbon dioxide from power plant emission to produce POKETONE™, in order to enhance the eco-friendliness of production. As such, POKETONE™ is preparing a transition into a greener way of manufacturing by using the pollutant as raw material and recycling resources. In doing so, Hyosung Chemical POKETONE™ is to grow into a global leading brand in the engineering plastic market in the world.
2023-02-20
TANSOME®, a Special Fiber That Gets Stronger as It Burns
Would you believe if someone tells you a thread of fabric can lift up a 700kg vehicle? This apparently impossible mission turns into a mission possible when carbon fiber comes into the picture. Carbon fiber is less than 1/5 the weight of steel but is 10 times stronger. It may look no different than ordinary threads of yarn but it surely is not the same. There is reason why this fabric with 92% carbon content is known as the “new material of dreams.” The first carbon fiber developed in Korea and fourth of its kind in the world This is how carbon fiber is manufactured at Hyosung Advanced Materials: It is produced by heat-treating acrylonitrile with pressure to turn it into macromolecule which then is converted into a thread of fabric. This then is oxidized in an oxidation furnace of up to 1,200°C to produce carbon fiber. This whole process is called “tanning processing” which is known for its stringent requirements for a highly sophisticated manufacturing system. A single carbon fiber of 7μm diameter is only one-tenth the diameter of a human hair. However, when combined together in large numbers as many as several thousand, it is reinforced to withstand any pressure. A very thin layer of carbon fiber of 1㎟ cross sectional area in turn can lift up a 700kg vehicle. Committed to technology innovation and the environment, Hyosung Advanced Materials has begun its endeavor of developing carbon fiber since 2008. It has developed Korea’s first high-performance carbon fiber TANSOME® in 2011 to succeed in mass production in 2013. TANSOME® actually is an acronym of two words: “Tanning” and “Something Special” which carries the meaning of creating added values with the very special material in a way that has never been seen before. With promise of limitless potentials Carbon fiber is extensively applied to a wide range of areas. Space, automobile, wind power, high-pressure container, electric wire layers, engineering and construction, other industrial purposes and sports and leisure. With technological advances, more and more sectors require lighter, stronger, more sophisticated composites. There is nothing better that suits this profile than Hyosung’s carbon fiber. Carbon fiber has long been part of the production of space shuttles. Airplane manufacturing makers such as Boeing and Airbus have been increasingly adopting carbon fiber composites in the airplane manufacturing process (e.g., B787 and A380) in order to lower the overall airplane weight and enhance energy efficiency. The automobile industry, especially race cars that require lightweight and high motor fuel efficiency is also no exception. Oil transport pipelines which require chemical and corrosion resistance also use carbon fiber. Frames of yacht and vessels, high-pressure containers such as CNC and hydrogen tanks, bridge panels and beams for civil engineering and construction, and medical equipment. The list goes on. In sports and leisure industry, carbon fiber is extensively used in areas such as golf club, bikes, hockey stick, tennis racket, fishing rod, and snowboard. Cable core made of carbon fiber exhibits greater elasticity and strength than that of steel core, rendering a wider row spacing of transmission towers to save up costs. The indispensable part of hydrogen value chain That’s not the end of the story. Carbon fiber shines the most in hydrogen industry. Having recognized limitless potentials of hydrogen, Hyosung has actively engaged in related industries. The company is running the largest number of hydrogen filling stations in Korea while providing core parts in high-temperature tanks for safe storage and transportation of hydrogen. It has also been leading the distribution of green hydrogen produced using renewable electricity such as wind and solar power. Hyosung is building the world's largest liquid hydrogen plant for storage and utilization of green hydrogen. It is also developing coal and carbon capture and utilization (CCCU) technologies which will be critical in the production of blue hydrogen. The indispensable part of Hyosung’s hydrogen value chain is TANSOME®. Liquefied hydrogen in filling stations that are the key infrastructure of hydrogen mobility is compressed in high pressure for the sake of easier transport and storage. It requires high-strength tanks and this is where TANSOME® comes in handy. High-pressure tanks and containers made of TANSOME® are significantly lighter than existing materials, boosting fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emission. Hyosung, committed to both of hydrogen and carbon fiber With its proprietary technology of carbon fiber, Hyosung Advanced Materials has committed itself to sustainability. It plans to gradually expand its TANSOME® production capacity to 9,000 tons/year by 2023 and the world’s largest capacity of 24,000 tons/year by 2028. Hyosung is also to build a carbon industry cluster and further expand the adoption of the eco-friendly carbon fiber. A future where we can meet carbon fiber in everyday life seems not far away.
2023-02-10
Waste Fishing Nets, the Troublemaker of the Ocean, Turns into Raw Materials
Deep under the ocean, there lives the adorable Nemo, in colorful coral reefs. Unfortunately, however, we may never be able to see Nemo again, forever. Nemo, a clownfish, was listed as one of the ten species at high risk of extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2009. This is because coral reefs, the habitat of clownfish, are being destroyed. Waste fishing nets are the main culprit of coral reef destruction. Last June, 800kg of abandoned fishing nets covering the coral reefs were removed in the Gulf of Thailand. The coral reefs were bleached and broken by the ghost nets and marine creatures living in coral reefs, such as sea anemones and sea urchins, were also smashed and entangled in the nets. Globally, around 64 tons of fishing nets end up being abandoned in the ocean annually. But what if we could use such discarded nets to make our everyday apparel and bags? This could actually happen in the near future. Hyosung TNC is the world’s first to produce regen® ocean nylon, recycled from waste fishing nets. The Creation of Exceptional, Recycled Yarn When waste fishing nets are exposed to sea water and UV rays for a long period of time, they contain vast amounts of salt and impurities. Recycling such nets into high-quality yarn requires complex processing procedures. More human resources and time are needed compared to making regular non-recycled nylon yarn. And what’s more, there was no such thing as yarn made of wasted fishing nets when Hyosung TNC concentrated on developing it. There was lower demand for eco-friendly products, as consumers and corporates in general were less environmentally conscious at the time. It was unclear whether Hyosung TNC could generate profit even if the recycled product development was successful. Hyosung TNC, however, has chosen the path of protecting the environment so that the future generation could live in a safe, clean and sustainable world, rather than focusing on profitability. Hyosung TNC, as the first mover, started by building a value chain for a stable supply of waste fishing nets. Hyosung TNC went through challenging times from the very beginning, with difficulties securing waste fishing nets. Only fishing nets made of nylon can be recycled, but most of what we acquired was polypropylene or polyester mixed, making it difficult to separate nylon from other. Even in times of frustration, the project leaders in the company traveled all the way to the opposite side of the world in order to find a supplier, with unwavering determination to secure usable nylon fishing nets. Yet, the samples received from the supplier were made of polyester, which could not be recycled. Despite the challenges, Hyosung TNC was not let down. After securing countless numbers of discarded fishing nets from all around the world, they were analyzed and conducted thorough quality inspections. With its continuous R&D efforts, Hyosung TNC finally launched regen® ocean nylon, world’s first nylon yarn made of waste fishing nets. Since its launch, regen® ocean nylon has garnered a lot of attention from many environmentally conscious brands. A number of brands that were conducting research on responsible production and the use of eco-friendly material did not hesitate to seek regen® ocean nylon. In particular, global outdoor brands from the US and Europe partnered with Hyosung TNC to manufacture eco-friendly climbing jackets, pants and bags using our regen® ocean nylon. The Remarkable Transformation of Troublesome Waste Fishing Nets Let’s find out about how rough, diverse fishing nets are reborn as regen® ocean nylon. First, waste fishing nets are unfolded and cut into small pieces to remove impurities. The pieces are put in water and rotated so that impurities floating in the water can be removed. This is the purification process of sorting ropes, nets, and leads by their relative densities and eliminating impurities like anchovies, shrimps, and salt that are stuck to the net. The fishing nets that have gone through the first round of purification are then dissolved and passed through a catalytic filter for the second round of purification. The dissolved fishing nets turn into a transparent liquid. It is then re-purified, using ultrasonic equipment to remove any residual impurities. The liquefied fishing nets, after three rounds of purification, go through a de-polymerization process of breaking polymeric bonds to recover caprolactam, a basic building block for nylon. The caprolactam is then re-polymerized, converted into nylon 6 and spun into regen® ocean nylon yarn, which are used to manufacture apparel and bags by brands that seek sustainable solutions for the environment. Hyosung TNC – Faster than Others, Distinct from Others Nylon 6, the typical non-recycled type of nylon, is produced by using caprolactam, which is made of high-purity, petroleum benzene. And vast amounts of carbon are released when refining crude oil to produce benzene. In contrast, regen® ocean nylon does not require such a refining process and is produced from recycled waste fishing nets, making it eco-friendly. The process of recycling fishing nets into nylon is very complicated and requires advanced technologies. Hyosung TNC was preemptively aware of the need to make its business sustainable and eco-friendly, and was the first mover to begin producing nylon from recycled fishing nets. It has been offering recycled, high-quality nylon with its 15 years of know-how and technological capabilities. Hyosung TNC also offers recycled fiber other than regen® ocean nylon. There is also regen® polyester and regen® ocean polyester made from recycled PET bottles and regen® spandex made from 100% reclaimed waste. There will be more to come. Hyosung TNC will continue to take the lead in producing and supplying eco-friendlier products. Our everyday lives become more sustainable when we have more regen® products available around us. We hope that regen® will contribute to making our lifestyles more convenient and sustainable. Perhaps we have already been contributing to saving the environment through regen®-incorporated apparel. Hyosung TNC will continue to take the lead in creating a sustainable environment by filling our surroundings with eco-friendly products, until our everyday lives become sustainable.
2023-02-08
Where the Smart Grid Technology Stands Today
Let’s check what we know about ‘smart grid’ Now one might have heard of “Smart Grid” which is known as the next-generation power grid that will help us address global warming issues by cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions. One might also wonder then how exactly the smart grid system can help us address climate change. To understand the smart grid, one needs to under stand what it stands for. The smart grid is literally about getting smart about our electricity power grid. By applying ICT technologies to the existing power grid, we create a two-way system where power suppliers and users trade electricity production and consumption in real time so that there is no waste of power energy. Our life quality can be lifted too with the smart grid Smart grids enable a two-way flow of energy which makes it possible for households to sell backup electricity to production facilities and also enjoy dynamic pricings based on real-time demand. Thus, one can see when the electricity usage is likely to peak and then avoid the peak hours to cut down on electricity bills. Existing power grids have been flowing only one way from power generation to consumption and in turn are designed to produce extra 15% backup power of expected demand. This system creates certain amounts of power waste and thus leads to lower energy efficiency. With smart grids, however, one should be able to reduce unnecessary usage of fossil fuel for power generation, which in turn cuts down on carbon emissions to contribute to saving the planet Earth. On top of this, by using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, areas or regions that have not been part of the existing electricity grid would be able to get sufficient power supply. As such, smart grids are truly a forward-looking power distribution network that maximize and optimize high-quality electricity services and energy efficiency. There is a company that has been leading the world by example when it comes to the smart grid: Hyosung Heavy Industries has been trailblazing the path for a future with the smart grid with its ESS solution. ESS, a gigantic battery that saves electricity for future use An ESS (Energy Storage System) is a set of methods and technologies used to store energy when energy demand is low for future usage and known as one of the most promising systems under the smart grid. Energy consumption usually peaks in summer and winter, and also in the afternoon during the day. The system saves energy produced using renewable energy sources during the day and stores in the ESS, and then taps into the stored energy during the night times. In a way, it is similar to a mega sized battery which saves up energy while it can and then taps into them whenever needed. The ESS is categorized into Power Conditioning System (PCS), Power Management System (PMS) and Battery and Battery Management System (BMS). Below are snapshots of what they are. ■ PCS: This system is responsible for converting the power from AC to DC and vice versa. When it’s converted from AC to DC, electricity power is stored in the battery while the saved power is distributed when the conversion takes place from DC to AC. ■ PMS: PMS identifies data and information received from the PCS or battery to monitor and control the overall ESS status. ■ Battery: It stores electricity in the form of direct current or works as an output unit. ■ BMS: This system measures currents, voltage and temperature to control recharging and discharging of electric currents. Hyosung Heavy Industries’ ESS solution offers ES PCS with high efficiency and reliability, PMS with various applications and Battery with optimal storage and capacity, meeting global standards. Hyosung offers various ESS solutions connected with renewable energy source, frequency regulation, peak reduction and independent microgrids to meet different customer needs. In addition, it provides customized ESS consulting services alongside a one-stop service that brings together all and everything when it comes to the ESS solutions – from system building to post-management. Hyosung Heavy Industries’ ESS is expanding globally Hyosung Heavy Industries first entered the ESS industry back in 2009 as part a government project. But ever since then, the company has taken great strides. Hyosung has provided ESS solutions worth 250kW/500kWh to Guri Agriculture and Fisheries Corporate in 2012, 4MW/8MWh to Chocheon in Jeju in 2013, 500kW/300kWh to Hong Kong Electric and 900kW/20MWh to Mozambique Africa in 2014, 2MW/3MWh to Gapa Island in Jeju in 2016, and recently 6MW/18MWh to Pyeongchang Wind Power. A series of such stellar track records are testaments to Hyosung Heavy Industries’ outstanding energy solution and ESS management capacity home and abroad. Hyosung’s ESS in Britain As a total energy solution leader in the global market, Hyosung Heavy Industries has been actively engaging markets when it comes to ESS projects. It secured an ESS contract with Downing, one of Britain’s largest investment and asset managers, to provide a 50MW ESS capacity to South Hampton in the UK. With the deal, Hyosung Heavy Industries is to offer a one-stop ESS solution for the southern part of the UK to be responsible for overall ESS system design, establishment and post-management of up to 10 years. Hyosung to usher in an era of smart grids Once the smart grid system is fully embedded in our daily life, it surely will have a positive ripple effect on our life and environment. Energy efficiency will improve as we will be able to distribute energy consumption throughout the day and regardless of seasons. All the while, energy consumers will come forth to cut down on energy consumption under the differential pricing scheme applied for different times and days. We should be able to save up energy as there will be no need of backup power to be stashed away for contingency. Not only that, a stable power supply means more opportunities for renewable energy sources to be tapped into. Hyosung Heavy Industries is leading global efforts to bring in such changes. The company is also taking part in the Jeju Smart Grid Demonstration Project initiated by the Korean government to test related products and develop new business models. As such, Hyosung Heavy Industries has been working hard to bring the smart grid one step closer to the public who are not yet accustomed to the concept. With its continued efforts to boost its renewable businesses and win big deals overseas, Hyosung Heavy Industries is investing where its low-carbon green values are and growing as the global smart-grid leader.
2023-02-06
As Small as They Might Be, Plastic Chips Are Not Only Essentials to Our Daily Life But Also to Buil
“Every morning, I wake up to make a cup of coffee and a piece of toast for myself. With a functional T-shirt on, I would drive to work. After work, I get home to drink a cup of water from the water purifier and get a quick dinner from a retort pouch. Then I search my phone to get my nephew a toy while TV is on. Over the weekend, I would go for a bike ride with my helmet on and get a hot shower afterwards to release the stress and tension.” This may be similar to your everyday life. But do you notice the one thing that underlies and connects every movement here? Chips. Not the potato chips we munch on but plastic chips that are used as materials for manufacturing daily products. Excessive use of them could threaten our environment but in fact they are essential to our daily life. Plastic chips are extensively applied in our everyday products thanks to materials such as Polypropylene (PP) and Engineering Plastic (ENPLA) that are highly functional without emitting environmental hormone. Let’s take a look at a bigger and more convenient world built on plastic chips led by the global chemical name Hyosung. Hyosung, global innovator and leader in the future chemical industry, has developed and produced a variety of materials such as PP, and nylon and polyketone ENPLA. Engineering Plastic, the plastic beyond plastic Engineering Plastic or ENPLA is a type of high-performance plastic that can even serve as an alternative to metal and ceramic. They are known for excellent yield strength, resilience and heat resistance of up to over 100 degrees. Unlike conventional plastics, ENPLA is custom manufactured to cater to the various needs of global customers across different industries. It has excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance, weather resistance, thermal resistance, fire retardant, and insulation resistance and has been applied to industrial products such as automobiles, electronic parts and goods, and architecture. Thanks to the superb properties and machinability, the ENPLA market has been growing around the world. It reached $66.2billion in 2016, and is continuing to grow, estimated to reach the market size of $132.8billion by 2026. Hyosung’s ENPLA products are polyketone, the world’s first and only material developed by Hyosung Chemical, and nylon chips. Three key plastic chips offered by Hyosung ENPLA besides, Hyosung offers various plastic products that are widely used through our daily life. To name a few, there are three types of plastic chips Hyosung offers. ENPLA Polyketone, the world’s first and only commercial plastic chip of its kind, nylon chips that boast the world’s best quality and technology, and polypropylene chips that are extensively applied in our daily life. 1) Hyosung’s Polypropylene (PP) Hyosung Chemical’s polypropylene (PP) is the output of the company’s high-molecule polymerization technology and various catalyst application skills. It is applied not only in everyday goods such as helmets, car seats and furniture but also in various applications including different packaging materials (i.e. automobile manufacturing and food), textiles for clothing and diapers, and medical devices (i.e. syringe and fluid packages). Manufactured through the combined process of HYPOL method and UNIPOL method, the polyprolylene comes in various forms such as Homo-polymer, Block co-polymer, and Random co-polymer. It is applied to numerous sectors for general use while some are specially designed for high temperature and thermal resistance, high stiffness, high impact resistance and transparency to meet the different needs of global customers. Especially, the R200P is a global leading polypropylene brand specially developed for hot and cold water supply pipes and fittings as well as radiator connecting pipes. This material is also well known for the high quality when it comes to retort films and protective films. Other products incorporating the PP have received excellent reviews from customers for their excellent machining characteristics and properties. To secure a stable supply of the main material for polypropylene production, Hyosung Chemical obtains high-purity propylene from the propane dehydrogenation (DH) process where it has adapted cutting-edge manufacturing technology. With this Hyosung Chemical has successfully established vertical integration of its supply chain from raw materials to the finished products. 2) POKETONE™ POKETONE™ is Hyosung’ Chemical’s brand name for the world's first commercialized polyketone, a non-toxic and biocompatible polymer that is FDA (Food and Drugs Administration) and NSF (National Science Foundation) approved. It exhibits outstanding chemical resistance, toughness and abrasion resistance. It is made of CO2, one of the key air pollutants and olefins which is a raw material for petroleum. It emits less CO2 during the manufacturing process, thus cutting down on carbon footprint. Its application includes automobile parts, water meters, water purifier parts, conveyers, toys, medical parts and pipes. Thanks to Hyosung’s continued efforts in R&D, its application has been expanding to high-tech industries such as films and airplane parts. This eco-friendly and safe polymer material has been increasingly adopted in the toy industry for its safety and flexible properties. Thanks to its non-toxic characteristics, it also has been applied in products that are related to water and food such as water purifiers. 3) Nylon chips Nylon chips are widely used for general industrial use as well as for nylon yarns for clothing. Hyosung TNC is a global leader in nylon yarn manufacturing with over 50 years of track records in supplying the top quality and high performance nylon yarns to various customers around the world. Hyosung’s nylon chips are extensively used in various areas such as automobile parts, electric and electronic devices, cable ties, various films and fishing nets. More recently, it has been adopted in hydrogen storage and transport container liners that require high resistance to pressure. Hyosung TNC has been actively engaging with customers at home and abroad to develop hydrogen tank liners built with its nylon chips. With plastics increasingly being held responsible for environmental degradation, Hyosung TNC has put a lot of efforts into developing products and techniques to recycle waste. Hyosung’s world-first fishing net recycled nylon yarn, the regen® Ocean Nylon, is not only eco-friendly but also offers the same quality to that of conventional nylon yarn. Hyosung TNC has conducted a life cycle assessment on nylon chips as part of its efforts to protect the environment. To offer various high-performance chips to help humanity Hyosung is the only Korean name that develops and sells both high-quality PP and nylon chips. By engaging in theR&D and sales of both products, it has created unparalleled synergy effects in the two materials. On top of it, Hyosung has also developed the world’s first polyketone material, emerging as the world’s largest supplier of varying plastic materials, offering more options to customers. Hyosung Chemical and Hyosung TNC have participated in the world’s largest plastic exhibition, ‘K-Fair 2022’ held in Düsseldorf Germany in October ’22 to showcase their PP, nylon chips and polyketone. Hyosung has been striving to work together with other players by offering multiple options and catered solutions to global customers. Hyosung is committed to growing into a global plastic chip leader that offers high-quality customized chips to meet various needs of customers, by continuing its R&D efforts and maintaining agility in the ever-changing global market. Hyosung will continue to strive to usher in a new era of plastic materials.
2023-02-03
Hyosung Advanced Materials’ Secrets to Success Unveiled
There are various types of cars out there. Passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, and gasoline/electric vehicles as well as hybrid electric vehicles, just to name a few. One in two of these vehicles on the road today share one thing in common. That is, they use tire reinforcements manufactured by Hyosung Advanced Materials. The Global No.1 tire reinforcement name Hyosung Advanced Materials is the indisputable number one name in the world of tire reinforcements. Nearly half of the passenger vehicles around the world are using Hyosung’s tire reinforcements. In addition, the company accounts for over 50% of the global market share when it comes to polyester tire cords, the most widely used tire reinforcement material in the world. What is behind Hyosung’s success story? Tire reinforcements are made of textile and steel and are responsible for the performance, safety and durability of tires. Since its corporate inception in 1996 when Tongyang Nylon was established, Hyosung has had its eyes on tirecords as the company’s growth engine and strenuously worked on developing high-quality, safe tirecords. Thanks to such efforts, it succeeded in manufacturing Korea’s first ever home-grown nylon cords in just two years of its inception in 1968. Since then it has continued to grow into a global name and 10 years later in 1978 Hyosung has finally succeeded in developing polyester cords for tires. Building on its textile and steel tirecords, Hyosung has emerged as a leading player in the tirecord market. It expanded its portfolio in 1987 to include steel cord and bead wire to stand strong as an extensive tire reinforcement maker that offers almost all of key reinforcement materials. Recipe for success Hyosung Advanced Materials is one of the world’s largest tire reinforcement maker with batch production system. Let’s take a look at what the secrets are behind Hyosung’s success story. First, a systemic and thorough manufacturing and quality control system. Hyosung produces tirecord through the process of spinning, cabling, weaving and dipping in a thorough and systemic manner. In so doing, Hyosung makes sure each step undergoes a thorough quality control of only letting materials with over A grade pass and move to the next level of manufacturing. Only materials that pass this stringent quality control system can be qualified for the final step of being customized for different customers. Second, globally located manufacturing plants. This global network of manufacturing plants established in strategic locations works as a hub that identifies and adapts to changing trends and demand in order to offer the right products in a timely and stable manner. Hyosung Advanced Materials’ manufacturing plant in Vietnam especially is known as the world’s largest and the only plant with integrated portfolio covering all key reinforcement materials such as tirecord, steel cord and bead wire. Upgraded next generation tire reinforcements Thirdly, its technology and eco-friendly manufacturing focus. Hyosung has been pioneering high-strength tirecord as part of its efforts to improve fuel economy by developing lightweight and high-strength materials. As such, it offers eco-friendly premium products including high-strength tirecord with lighter and thinner yet stronger cord materials with eyes on the transition to green mobility built on electric or hydrogen vehicles. It has released high-strength tirecords with intensity of 10-20% higher than regular tirecords to lower cord thickness and thus to cut down on rubber usage. Building further on this, Hyosung has also completed the development of ‘UT’ or ‘Ultra Tensile Strength’ technology. Even reinforcements can be greener The innovation story does not stop there. Hyosung Advanced Materials has also been working on the development of materials that can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas and energy consumption. Hyosung produces polyester tirecord recycled from waste PET bottles, bio-polyester tirecord on plant-derived materials, lyocell tirecord made from cellulose derived from woods that has cut down on greenhouse gas emission significantly from existing nylon tirecords. Hyosung Advanced Materials also uses steel scraps generated as by-products during the process of steel product manufacturing for its bead wire and steel cord. By cutting down on steel waste and ultimately leading to lowering the need for steel production, Hyosung is contributing to energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction. Hyosung has been working on commercialization of its proprietary tirecord heat treatment ‘Dip Recipe’ designed to improve heat-resistance of tires at the last leg of the manufacturing process. Many continuous green innovation R&D are also in progress. Your trusted everyday partner on the road Tires are essential for not only the performance of your car but also your safety. As such, it is critical that tire materials are produced by a credible and trusted name. Hyosung Advanced Materials has been leading the global tire reinforcement market with its continued R&D efforts and unparalleled, eco-friendly products. Tire reinforcements are bones and muscle for tires, which roll on science. Hyosung Advanced Materials makes it safer and all the more dependable.
2023-02-01
The Future of Banking and Retail Technology Presented by Hyosung TNS
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us have experienced a dramatic change in the way we go about our daily lives. Growing trends in digital transactions driven by online shopping, as well as an increase in contactless communications such as virtual meetings and remote work are just a few of these changes. This dramatic shift in our lifestyles and behaviors, along with the new ways they will continue to change, requires mention of an important name: Hyosung TNS; a company that sits at the center of next generation financial solutions, retail services, and new age of innovation. A Global ATM Leader Driven by Financial Innovation The title ‘TNS’ is an acronym for ‘Technology and Solution’ which represents our strong commitment to innovations in financial automation. The history of Hyosung TNS goes back to 1979 when the company started off as the PC business department of the greater Hyosung Group. Over the past four decades, Hyosung TNS has expanded to offer a variety of services built on hardware knowhow and our technological edge in software as a means to put user convenience first. For instance, we cannot talk about financial services without mentioning the automatic teller machine (ATM), which has brought widespread convenience to people by saving trips to a bank or by eliminating meetings with a teller to withdraw or deposit money into accounts. Hyosung TNS exports ATMs to over 40 countries around the world which has led it to become the number three ATM supplier globally, alongside a market leader position in several countries such as the US, Russia, and Korea. With its continued efforts in innovative financial solutions, Hyosung TNS strives to expand and do more in the hopes of eventually leading the global market in a variety of financial services. Total Contactless Banking, All at Once! The Hyosung Digital Desk is one of the most innovative financial solutions and is designed to offer contactless banking experiences to customers who visit a bank branch. The Digital Desk is the first of its kind in the world, and allows for a contactless alternative to conventional banking services, all while providing heightened convenience and privacy. It can also be utilized as a next generation bank branch model that allows one-on-one virtual consultation with a teller which supports services such as opening an account, setting up time-deposits, and loan consultations. This solution is helping the world brace for an era where banks are cutting down on the number of branches and the demand for online and mobile banking is growing. The Digital Desk is a so-called ‘phygital’ solution that brings together the strength of both online and offline to offer totally new experiences and reliability. It not only offers innovation to the digitally savvy generations, but is also intuitively designed for older generations who might find it difficult to use online banking services. From a bank’s perspectives, it enables the automation of routine tasks and more efficient manpower management, which in turn allows tellers to invest more of their time engaging with customers on-site and offering customized products and services to them which leads to enhanced customer loyalty. This will facilitate more efficient branch operations and render a win-win proposition for both customers and banks. The Hyosung Digital Desk will act as a milestone for the future of financial solutions offered by banks. Innovative Self-Service Solutions Beyond Banking Building on its track record of providing systems, solutions, hardware, and software products and services since 1979, Hyosung has been trailblazing a new era of innovation by encompassing various retail solutions and data-driven platform businesses to go beyond its traditional financial automation solutions. What will stores look like in the future? Retail solutions provided by Hyosung TNS are offering top notch convenience and efficiency to both customers and store owners alike. An AI Fridge, unmanned ordering kiosks, self-check-out counters, and robot cafes will enable efficient store management to drive sales while improving customer experiences with a seamless purchasing process. The Hyosung AI Fridge is a smart fresh produce market platform that enables a grab & go shopping experience powered by AI technology which allows customers to simply tap their card and grab the products of their choice. This is all possible thanks to Hyosung’s high-tech solutions that come with AI cameras embedded in the fridge that automatically identify and recognize products for the subsequent payment. Have you ever seen Hyosung TNS’ unmanned ordering kiosk? It is a self-ordering system where customers can easily order and pay for products all at once. The air touch screen offers hygienic processes where customers do not have to touch the device to order and pay. It also enables more efficient store management and space reduction as it requires less on-site staff. A self-check-out machine saves a lot of time for customers by reducing the time spent standing in line just to pay. By simply swiping bar codes, customers can more quickly and easily pay. It also offers a variety of ordering options to meet different customer needs. Hyosung TNS is also leading innovation in the retail industry with its robot cafes where the autonomous device receives beverage orders via an app or kiosk and then prepares them. In addition, Hyosung also offers POS solutions that enable advanced and sophisticated store management services. This is not the end of the story. Hyosung TNS is set to launch a data platform business to go beyond its traditional businesses of ATM and retail services. This platform will launch by the end of 2022 and will act as a portal where one can easily search for NFT related information and content. Hyosung TNS has built up the capability for software production and extensive data network operation and management through its years in the ATM business. Based on this, it has been pursuing a data platform business for the sake of future innovation and now is poised to launch this NFT portal, which will later likely be followed by ventures in the metaverse and virtual currency. In the Not So Distant Future How do you like the blueprint of future financial and retail services that Hyosung TNS has laid out for us? Actually, these services are not a far-fetched imagination, but something we should be able to see and use in the very near future since Hyosung has already completed the development phase of these products. Hyosung TNS has been exploring various technological advances for a better financial and retail future by providing customers with a wider variety of more colorful and enjoyable experiences. In doing so, Hyosung TNS would like to offer some inspiration to customers with the aim to grow into a global technology leader that “builds totally different and new experiences for all humanity.” Indeed, Hyosung TNS is ready to usher customers into a new era of banking and retail technology.
2023-01-30
Hyosung TNC Has All the Plans Laid Out When It Comes to Saving Our Planet
Can you imagine a life where all clothes are made only of cotton or wool, where there is no functional fabrics available for sports wears (e.g., swimsuits made of stretchy spandex fabric and running suits that absorb sweat)? Hyosung TNC has continued to innovate the textile industry with a variety of products, including the world’s No. 1 market share spandex name creora® spandex as well as nylon and polyester, all of which have contributed to improving everyday lifestyle by brining comfort, convenience and ease. If textiles were the main driving force behind the second Industrial Revolution, eco-friendly textiles will be driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Leading the textile industry with an aim to enhance the quality of life, Hyosung TNC began its development journey of sustainable, green fiber 20 years ago. The company has long put a lot of thought into operate its production lines sustainably to co-exist and protect our planet Earth. The company manages all of its production sites in line with the ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management system in order to monitor and control greenhouse gas emission and energy consumption. Fiber it produces are made of eco-friendly materials or recycled consumer waste. Envisioning a virtuous cycle of sustainability, Hyosung is taking the lead in green textile industry. Here are some snapshots. Saving the planet Earth begins with eco-friendly manufacturing Hyosung TNC actively pursues the use of renewable energy sources in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emission by recycling at its production sites. Hyosung uses the waste heat supplied by neighboring municipal landfill incineration facilities, and biogas produced in its factories are used as an energy source for the boilers located in the production sites. Using such waste resources as energy source aims to contribute to sustainability and thus benefit everyone involved. Waste energy sellers can monetize energy sources that could be otherwise disposed while the buyers can purchase this recycled energy at more affordable and rational prices. Isn’t it amazing to see that greenhouse gas, a threat to our environment, can be recycled to help cut down on carbon emission? A global leader in eco-friendly textile, Hyosung TNC Hyosung TNC produces eco-friendly textiles made from sustainable fiber. regen® spandex, the first 100% recycled spandex, and creora® bio-based spandex, the world’s first spandex made from industrial field corn, are made from reclaimed waste and bio-based raw materials, respectively. In particular, creora® bio-based is considered an enormous success. Corn fiber has already been extensively applied to areas such as packaging paper, cosmetics and liquid detergent. Due to technological limitations, however, it could not be applied to high performance textiles which require stretch, flexibility and resilience. Despite much doubts and questions, Hyosung TNC set out to develop high-stretch corn-based spandex fiber, continuing to invest in its R&D for over two years. Based on its technological edge and know-how as the global No.1 spandex name, Hyosung TNC became the world’s first company to commercialize a high-performance spandex made of plant-based materials. Hyosung also developed fiber made of reclaimed waste. Good examples are regen® ocean nylon made of recycled fishing nets and 100% recycled polyester yarn from post-consumer PET bottles. regen® ocean nylon is made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) nylon, first developed by Hyosung in 2007. PCR products refer to material made from consumer waste. regen® ocean nylon is made from recycled waste fishing nets that are collected from the ocean and cleaned for special proprietary processing. regen® polyester is made from discarded PET bottles. These PCR products help reduce waste that are thrown away indiscriminately. They also help Hyosung TNC reduce its carbon footprint during the manufacturing stage. regen® polyester and creora® regen respectively has 60% and 66.8% of carbon reduction impact. Hyosung TNC continues to invest in research and development in sustainable textiles. Eco-friendly management begins at work Member of the company also try to play their part. Hyosung TNC employees are using tumblers and cups at work under the campaign “No disposable items at work’ while the company pays for the reusable personal cups. Hyosung TNC has launched regen® Seoul and regen® Jeju, 100% recycled polyester made from discarded PET bottles from Seoul and Jeju Island. These eco-friendly fiber were made into jerseys, jackets and pants in collaboration with global apparel brands. Hyosung TNC also has turned the recycled plastic bottles collected within the company into eco-friendly bags made from regen® polyester which later were given to the employees as gift. Its employees and management have also launched ‘plogging’ campaigns to join hands to jog and pick up trash while supporting NGOs working on collecting ocean-bound waste. Play by examples in ESG management As such, Hyosung TNC seeks to reflect its Green Management Vision 2030 in everything it does as part of its efforts to fight the climate change. It tries to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible during the manufacturing process while continuing to invest in R&D to develop sustainable products such as functional fiber, material made from industrial waste and PCR fiber. It has also been actively engaging in various environmental campaigns as part of its corporate culture. With its long-held vision of co-existing in harmony with nature, Hyosung TNC will continue to strive to build trust as an eco-friendly global brand with customers, vendors and consumers around the world. As a global textile name, it will also continue to lead by examples in ESG and green management.
2023-01-27
Would You Drive a Car Without an Airbag?
A Russia's state-owned car company released a vehicle with no airbags in June. It comes with a surprisingly affordable price tag. But let’s take a moment here. Is it really safe to drive a car that comes without airbags? Just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not important Hyosung Advanced Materials is the leading and the only global name responsible for the whole value chain of airbags from fabric to cushion manufacturing. Tucked in hidden corners of vehicles, Hyosung’s airbags always stand ready to protect the life of passengers across the world. However, sometimes one could overlook the importance of something, just because it is not visible to the eye. Various airbags are installed in an automobile which are scientifically designed to protect different parts of our body. Especially, the one positioned in the driver’s seat alongside the seatbelt is to protect the driver. Seat belts prevent your body from collision with the steering wheel but it is not designed to protect your head. That’s where airbags come into play. The one positioned in the steering wheel protect the neck and head, reducing the possibility of cranial nerves and traumatic spinal cord injuries in an accident. A journey to the global No.1 name When we think of an airbag, we might imagine an airbag that is fully inflated. Airbags are directly related to our lives so they need to be manufactured with precise laser technology and specifications. When airbags detect an accident, they are inflated within 0.03 – 0.05 seconds. Airbag fabrics are thus required to withstand rapid expansion pressure. As airbags are directly related to safety, they require utmost quality and high standards. They require endurance to high temperatures as the inflation process is triggered by gunpowder explosion. They also need to absorb shocks extremely well. Not only that, they need to sustain various temperatures and humidity as they are tucked away in vehicles. Hyosung Advanced Materials has developed a fabric material called nylon 66 for the first time in Korea in order to meet such requirements. The company also succeeded in developing polyester fabric for airbags to meet the demand from global customers. Hyosung is the only company in the world that supplies both nylon 66 and polyester fabrics. Back in 2011, Hyosung acquired the number 1 airbag fabric manufacturer Global Safety Textiles (GST) to become the only company that achieves vertical integration of the whole manufacturing process from fabrics to cushion. GST’s one-piece woven (OPW) airbag has become Hyosung’s main product name. OPW is a product made with special weaving technology that makes it possible to bypass the sewing process. Unlike conventional airbags that shrink soon after the deployment, OPW can maintain the inflated state longer than sewn airbags. It plays a key role in protecting the passengers especially in the event of a vehicle rollover. 3D technology for airbags OPW airbags continue to evolve based on Hyosung Advanced Materials’ technology. Previously woven in a two-layered fabric, OPW airbags have been used as side curtain airbags, but now thanks to Hyosung’s proprietary technology of three-layered fabrics different variations can be made. The three-layered structure can come in various design combinations while also allowing a variety of airbag structures. Moreover, it can occupy a 3D shape that can bend or overarch to offer extra protection to various parts of the passenger’s body. Instead of inflating the whole airbag cushion, bending it to a certain form is more efficient in terms of cost, weight and space. Hyosung is also working on developing ‘omni SAB (Side Airbag)’ technology built on its three-layered OPW airbags. Side airbags protect the passenger’s upper body by deploying like a curtain to the side of a seat. If the ‘omni SAB’ is successfully developed based on the three-layered OPW technology, the protection coverage would be much wider. The innovative three-layered OPW technology has been gaining traction in the automobile industry. It made the finalist for the Automotive News PACEpilot Award in 2021, an award given to innovative automotive products every year. Hope we never need them Hyosung Advanced Materials hopes we will never have to use airbags. But if we do, Hyosung’s airbags built on top of technology and quality are going to save lives. As they are critical in the safety of passengers, Hyosung Advanced Materials puts utmost efforts to provide high-quality airbags manufactured with sophisticated technologies and thorough tests. May the road drop you smoothly to your destination. Enjoy your journey while we take care you.
2023-01-25
Hyosung Sends Out a Colorful Message for ESG: Make Your Color!
On a sunny autumn day, Hyosung held the Sevit ESG Color Festival to make our own color for eco-friendliness. Sevit Island of Banpo Hangang Park, a landmark of Seoul, was full of vibrant colors. Let’s find out more. Promoting Eco-Friendly Activities, Make Your Color! Sevit ESG Color Festival was first held in October 2022, with the aim of promoting harmony with the environment through vibrant, eco-friendly activities. Under the slogan of “Make Your Color,” the festival had seven themes with seven different colors and various eco-conscious programs were carried out: participants wore regen® T-shirts, walked around, watched performances and engaged in eco-friendly activities. Anyone interested in living an eco-friendly life attended the festival to experience diverse activities and had a wonderful time. So, let’s explore the vivid scenes of the event. WHITE: Reply to Every Generation’s Future, RE:GEN Hyosung Group vigorously carries out environmental activities with its eco-friendly brand slogan: Re:GEN, Reply to Every Generation’s Future. Hyosung Group, through its ESG brand RE:GEN, is responding to the request from our future generations to keep the Earth that we temporarily borrowed from our children clean and return it to them. The regen® zone delivered stories of Hyosung Group and Hyosung TNC brands: RE:GEN, a brand that represents eco-friendliness and regen®, Hyosung’s eco-friendly recycled fiber brand. In line with the theme “eco-friendliness” of the festival, the booth structure of Hyosung regen® Zone was made of recycled, reusable paper panels. Hyosung TNC conveyed the story of how regen® came to life as a recycled polyester brand that promotes circular economy. Branding stories of regen® Seoul, recycled polyester made from discarded PET bottles in Seoul, and regen® ocean nylon, the nylon fiber recycled from waste fishing nets, were also delivered in the zone. There were also shoes, clothes, ties, and bags made by regen® polyester in the zone for people to see and touch. Visitors were so impressed, saying it’s fascinating that the products are made of used plastic bottles. We encouraged the separate disposal of transparent PET bottles and handed out reusable tarpaulin bags to visitors. Furthermore, diverse activities were prepared for visitors to participate, such as playing basketball with PET bottles, or soccer with plastic bottle caps. regen® Zone was shining brightly with many people making memories full of joy as they visited Han River on this sunny day. TANSOME®, a carbon fiber brand of Hyosung Advanced Materials, also joined the Eco-friendly Brand Zone of the festival. Carbon fiber, stronger but lighter than steel, is a key material in the hydrogen industry, which is a clean energy industry. Various products were presented in the carbon fiber brand zone, from hydrogen fuel tanks, musical instruments, golf clubs, luggage, prosthetic legs, to a heating bench, all made of TANSOME® carbon fiber. You won’t know how much lighter and stronger carbon fiber is until you feel the weight yourself. So, there was a place for the visitors to lift the same volume of steel and carbon fiber and compare the difference in weight. Isn’t it marvelous that merely 2.5kg of carbon fiber can replace 11.7kg of steel, with even better strength? Hyosung Advanced Materials is working on a collaboration project with artists and musicians with TANSOME® as its central theme. The company is also partnering with Meta Galaxia, an NFT platform company. An interesting even was held at the booth regarding the NFT project: using AirDrop to download an NFT of ‘Make Your Color’, the ESG soundtrack recorded by Korea’s legendary rock band, No Brain and instruments made of carbon fiber. So, anyone who visited the booth could keep the NFT soundtrack as a unique virtual asset. YELLOW: Meeting Eco-friendly Brands of Our Everyday Lives, Eco-Friendly Brand Zone How much are you aware of eco-friendly brands that contribute to protecting the environment in our everyday lives? We organized booths in the Eco-Friendly Brand Zone where visitors could meet and experience eco-conscious brands that are with us in our daily lives. TOPTEN, a Korean SPA brand, joined the Eco-Friendly Brand zone. The brand signed an MOU with Hyosung TNC for eco-friendly collaboration, and it showcased various clothing made from sustainable material. Its booth was bustling with visitors through the festival coming to join a balance contest in which people had to complete missions such as jumping rope, Korean Jegi kicking, and hula hooping. Samdasoo, a bottled water brand, also joined the zone. The brand belongs to the Jeju Province Development Co. which also signed an MOU with Hyosung TNC for the regen® Jeju project. An Eco-Boongboong truck was brought to the zone all the way from Jeju Island and many programs, including a true-or-false quiz on carbon neutrality, eco-friendly tattoos, were carried out to convey eco-friendly messages to the visitors. Many other brands also made their presence felt in the zone from Donggubat, which makes eco-friendly products such as soap and shampoo bars with intellectually and developmentally challenged people, Cueclyp, which produces fashion goods using eco-friendly materials, Rewind, which manufactures compostable, biodegradable packaging, Wright Brothers, a secondhand bicycle trading platform, to the Seoul Green Purchase Support Center which works on promoting green activities in our daily lives. These brands offered various activities for everyone to enjoy, such as making organic soap and upcycling keychains, planting byproducts of coffee beans, and playing true-or-false quizzes. BLUE&GREEN: Caring Health and Environment at Once, Sevit regen® Walk, Sevit regen® Plogging Everyone is wearing the same shirt and walking together. So where are they heading to? They are on their way to join the Sevit regen® Walk, and Sevit regen® Plogging to protect both their health and the environment. The eco-friendly t-shirts they were wearing were made of regen® Seoul, Hyosung’s eco-friendly polyester fiber produced by using wasted PET bottles in collaboration with TOPTEN. Participants from both programs joined an environmental cleanup activity on Sevit island by collecting trash. Sevit regen® Plogging was carried out in collaboration with ReDi, an organization for marine environment protection, sponsored by Hyosung TNC. Participants were able to contributing to a cleaner marine environment, preventing waste from making their way into the river and ocean by picking up the waste around the Han River. Citizens had a meaningful time with their family, friends, and loved ones under the clean blue sky, picking up trash with a plogging kit made of regen® of Hyosung TNC. ORANGE: Caring Sustainability of Our Mind and Body, Sevit Han River Yoga Class The health of our mind and body comes first before we care about the health of the Earth. In the Sevit ESG Festival, a Sevit Han River Yoga Class was held to help people care for their minds and bodies and enjoy a relaxing moment in their daily lives. Sunday Namaste, which runs online and offline yoga classes, offered three different yoga programs in the peaceful urban environment, with Sevit island and Han River in the background. Through the three programs, participants were able to gain awareness of their inner circulation, feel a sense of balance and connection to nature, and sustainably build muscles of their mind and body. Overall, it was a time to think about sustainability, and a moment to get away from busy everday lives while looking back on oneself in front of the peaceful Han River. PURPLE: Sevit Music Concert After completing the Sevit regen® Walk, Sevit Plogging, and yoga classes, it is time to dance to music. Let’s look at the Sevit Music Concert that involved exciting performances on the stage of the Sevit island. The concert was in full swing with performances by rock bands like No Brain, Monni and Zitten, exciting EDM DJ performances as well as a wonderful jazz performance by Get All Right. The ESG soundtrack of Hyosung, Make Your Color, was first introduced during the performance by No Brain. Many people who were taking a walk in the park stopped by and enjoyed the music. PINK: Eco-friendly Future doesn’t Happen Overnight, Tree Planting in Hyosung Sharing Forest in Seoul In the World Cup Park in Seoul, there is a forest called Hyosung Sharing Forest in Seoul which Hyosung Group employees have continued to take care of for the last decade. On October 22nd, a follow-up event was held in the forest to plant trees with volunteers who attended the festival. Sevit ESG Color Festival came to a successful end with voluntary practices for making the forest greener. Through the Sevit ESG Festival of Hyosung, the city of Seoul full of gray buildings was shining with vibrant and dynamic colors through the colorful programs that joyfully revealed Hyosung’s earnest wishes for a greener environment. Hyosung is dreaming of and will work toward making our city and the Earth brighter and more colorful. Hyosung will continue to strive to make your everyday life colorful, full of eco-friendly products. [Epilogue] MAKE YOUR COLOR! Shining the Gray City with Our Color Busy Days Passing by, Cities Left with Gray Buildings, Blue Skies Gone Our sky, losing its color, must be a clean blue sky, and our city must be vibrant full of color. Hyosung’s passion for the environment is bearing fruit. It has created recycled materials and explored new energy sources, imbuing the world with vibrant color. Hyosung will continue to dream of and move forward to making our cities and earth brighter with our color. RE:GEN, Reply to Every Generation’s Future
2023-01-20