Kia Corporation is a South Korean global automotive manufacturer and part of Hyundai Motor Group. Founded in 1944 (formerly Kia Motors Corporation; renamed in 2021) and headquartered in Seoul, it designs, manufactures, and sells passenger cars, SUVs, MPVs, and light commercial vehicles. The company operates production and assembly facilities in Korea and internationally, including the United States, Europe, Mexico, India, and other markets, supported by R&D centers focused on electrification and mobility technologies.
For the chemical industry, Kia is a major downstream user of materials and chemicals across vehicle development and manufacturing. Key inputs include engineering plastics and elastomers, foams, structural adhesives and sealants, coatings and paints, glass and composites, as well as lubricants and functional fluids. The company’s shift toward battery electric vehicles increases demand for battery-grade materials (cathode and anode active materials, electrolytes, separators), thermal management compounds, and lightweight polymers, alongside greater use of recycled and bio-based materials in interiors. Kia works with suppliers to qualify low-VOC coatings, low-odor materials, and processes aimed at reducing carbon and waste across its manufacturing footprint.
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