Hansol PAPER
www.hansolpaper.co.kr
Business areas
Printing paper, industrial paper, special paper, thermal paper, etc.As South Korea’s largest paper manufacturer, Hansol Paper has been contributing to the advancement of human culture and Korean industry since its inception in 1965 with the diverse range of paper it produces. Hansol Paper, which constitutes the starting point and foundation for the Hansol Group, has grown into South Korea’s only comprehensive paper manufacturer whose products include printing paper, industrial paper, specialty paper, and thermal paper; its four plants, located in Janghang, Daejeon, Cheonan, and Sintanjin respectively, are equipped with a specialized production system for each product type. Lately, Hansol Paper has been focusing on high-value-added, technology-intensive high-tech paper projects, and it is also making a bold leap forward towards being the world’s No. 1 thermal paper manufacturer through large-scale facility investments. Hansol Paper is also focusing its efforts on expanding its global market share by establishing rapid delivery systems in the US and Europe. Going forward, Hansol Paper will go beyond being the best in South Korea and do its utmost to cement its position as a leading global paper manufacturer by means such as elevating its global brand value, building a product portfolio that reflects customer needs and changes in the market environment, and expanding into high-margin growth businesses.
Main Plants In South Korea
Janghang Plant
Boasting large-scale automation facilities and a pleasant production environment, Hansol Paper’s Janghang plant annually produces 760,000 tons of thermal paper, labeling paper, wood-free paper, and luxury printing paper. As a result of a significant facility investment made in 2013, the plant now has a flexible facility environment that makes it possible to cross-produce specialty paper such as thermal paper and labeling paper according to market circumstances.
Cheonan Plant
Specializing in specialty paper, Hansol Paper’s Cheonan plant produces approximately 110,000 tons of specialty paper each year, including fancy paper, functional paper, ink jet paper, thermal paper, and labeling paper. The plant develops high-value-added new specialty paper products and serves as a forward base for securing the group’s new growth engines. The plant is also experienced in developing stylish customized products that invigorate the design and packaging sectors.
Daejeon Plant
Hansol Paper’s Daejeon plant is South Korea’s largest white duplex board manufacturing plant boasting an annual production capacity of 660,000 tons. Equipped with a system for collecting excellent-quality Korean waste paper, the plant produces eco-friendly products using quality raw materials and cleaner equipment. The plant also boasts highly energy-efficient air-conditioning equipment, which underscores its continuous efforts to remain a genuinely eco-friendly plant.
Central Research Center
Established in 1979 as the first papermaking research center in the Korean papermaking industry, Hansol Paper’s central research center has been leading the advancement of domestic paper technology. Utilizing its advanced experimental facilities and excellent researchers, the center conducts in-depth research not only on papermaking technology but also on other related technologies such as printing and analysis. In addition, the center is contributing to enhancing Hansol Paper’s technological competitiveness through the development of next-generation business projects and to establishing a base for sustainable management.
Sintanjin Plant
In 2016, Hansol Paper’s Sintanjin plant, which has an annual production capacity of 280,000 tons, adopted the latest model of hybrid former worth 25 billion KRW for its paper machines. Following that, the plant made a large-scale investment in its thermal paper production facilities and equipment in 2017, furthering its journey into becoming the world’s leading thermal paper manufacturing plant.Overseas Sales Offices
Chinese Offices
Shanghai and Shenzhen Offices
Hansol Paper operates sales offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen in China to better respond to the emerging Chinese market and to facilitate its eventual penetration into the market and strengthen its customer services in China. Hansol Paper’s Chinese sales offices establish sales strategies optimized for the Chinese market based on the market information they collect, and they make constant efforts to strengthen the company’s customer services in China.Major Subsidiaries
Hansol America Inc.
U.S.A.
Established in 1991 for Hansol Paper’s penetration into the North American market, Hansol America Inc. sells printing paper, whiteboards, and thermal paper manufactured by Hansol Paper in the United States and Canada. Hansol America Inc. embodies customer value through the provision of customer technical services.
Sungwoo Envitech
“Total Food Packaging Solution: a provider of eco-friendly materials and total healthcare solutions” With Korea’s exclusive technology for manufacturing foam paper containers, Hansol is leading the eco-friendly food packaging market through consistent development of paper and eco-friendly materials.