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LG Chem is a global chemical company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 1947 and part of the LG Group. The company operates across three main businesses: Petrochemicals, Advanced Materials, and Life Sciences, with a growing focus on materials for energy storage and sustainable technologies.
Its portfolio includes basic petrochemicals and polymers (such as polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and ABS), specialty and performance materials (including engineering plastics, acrylics, elastomers, superabsorbent polymers, and cathode materials for rechargeable batteries), as well as pharmaceuticals and bioscience products. LG Chem serves automotive, electronics, packaging, consumer goods, and industrial markets, and maintains research, manufacturing, and commercial operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Also known as LG Chem, Ltd..
chemXplore tracks 3 projects involving LG Chem, of which 2 are active.
Besides these 2, the record holds 1 completed project.
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Develop next‑generation ABS/EP composites, expand PCR material use for interior/exterior parts, and run joint R&D and feasibility studies.
Revenue rose 19% YoY and operating profit 25.8% YoY; petrochemical spreads and battery-materials demand lifted results, while Q3 shows mixed outlook across divisions.
Mass-produced stripper halves photoresist removal time, tailored for an OSAT leader's new line; strengthens advanced packaging materials portfolio amid AI and HBM-driven demand.
KRW 15 trillion R&D push to 2035, ~70% for semiconductors, mobility and robotics; aims for double-digit operating margin by 2030 and will pursue M&A.
Toray finalized the sale of its 50% stake in a Hungarian battery separator venture to LG Chem, with minimal impact expected on Toray's fiscal results ending March 2026.
Toray sells its final 30% stake in a Hungarian battery separator venture to LG Chem for ¥30 billion, continuing its operations in Japan and South Korea. Impact on Toray's results is minimal.
The new facility in Singapore will process 60,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, using Hydro-PRT technology to convert it into circular hydrocarbons, supporting regional recycling efforts.
Vulcan's plant in Germany produces Europe's first fully integrated battery-grade lithium hydroxide, supporting green mobility and local supply chains.
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