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The year
was 1953. It was a significant time for both South Korea
and SK. The Korean War had just ended, and out of the
rubble of the conflict SK was born. Initially started
as a textile manufacturer, SK began vertically to integrate
its business in 1962. Calling the initiative "From
Petroleum to Fibers," the founder's vision was expanded
to encompass a broad diversification strategy. The expansion
of SK's core business ranged from oil refining, petro/specialty
chemicals and engineering, to polyester films, pharmaceuticals
and telecommunications. SK consists of a broad range of
companies empowered to serve.
In 1976, SKC Co., Ltd. was formed to develop polyester
films for the growing market. By 1978, SKC became the
first company in Korea commercially to produce polyester
films. The production of its Skyrol® brand of polyester
films began in its Suwon, South Korea plant (currently
the largest polyester film plant in the world). SKC
further expanded its reach by constructing another plant
in Chonan, South Korea to produce products for electronic
media.
Since the 1980's, SKC launched several major sales
efforts and localized production facilities around the
world. In 1996, construction began on a major manufacturing
facility in the U.S. to supply the North and Latin American
markets with polyester films. SKC, Inc. (the U.S. subsidiary)
was formed and commercial production of film in the
new state-of-the-art plant began in May 1999. A merger
between SKC Co., Ltd. and SK Evertec began in 2001 to
expand the reach of both companies in the IT, electronic
materials and fine chemicals markets.
Today SK and SKC are both poised to provide their extensive
capabilities to customers around the world. To find
out more about SKC's polyester films business explore
this website, or use the Contact Us section for assistance
with both SKC and SK companies. SK and SKC appreciate
your interest in our organization. We look forward to
serving your needs.
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