Company Profile & Corporate Policy
Technological Independence in Functional Chemical Materials for a Sustainable Future
CEO Message
Dear Customers and Partners, thank you for visiting the official APEON website.
APEON was established in 2022 with the goal of localizing and securing technological independence for high-performance chemical resins in semiconductor packaging and next-generation display applications.
Today, advanced IT and mobility sectors face grand shifts toward ultra-miniaturization, high-frequency, and rigid environmental standards. In this new paradigm, securing raw materials engineering capability has become a critical key to corporate and national competitiveness.
Leveraging our proprietary polyimide and polyurethane molecular design platform, APEON successfully engineers display ACF binders and packaging adhesives that replace foreign imports. Concurrently, we supply water-based polyurethanes (Water-based PU) and battery binders supporting global eco-friendly movements.
Under our core values of "Creativity, Autonomy, and Proactivity," we dedicate ourselves to providing tailored material solutions exceeding expectations. We promise to be more than a vendor — a trusted technological partner molding future boundaries together.
We are committed to building transparent management, rigorous quality control, and a safe, eco-friendly production system to grow as a global specialty materials company shaping a sustainable future.
We look forward to your continued interest and support. Thank you.
Company Overview
| Company Name | APEON Inc. |
| Established | March 2022 |
| CEO | Hyoung-seung Kim |
| Key Business | Design & synthesis of functional polyimide/polyurethane for packaging. |
| R&D Center | Advanced Materials Research Lab (Science Park, Daedeok Innopolis, Daejeon) |
| Production Sites | Munpyeong Plant (Daejeon - Precision synthesis) & Eumseong Plant (Chungbuk - OEM partnership) |
| Annual Capacity | Over 1,300 Metric Tons per year (In-house & OEM production total) |
Core Values
Creativity
Creating differentiated high-performance materials through unique chemical structure control and synthesis.
Autonomy
Fostering an autonomous R&D culture that encourages self-growth, responsibility, and value creation.
Proactivity
Reacting proactively to B2B market trends and chemical regulations to deliver custom formulations on time.
PAG Vision 2035 & Strategy
Precision & Performance
Precise molecular structure design. Through resin synthesis and ACF/NCF film partnerships, we pursue pre-R&D on high-heat, low-void reliability for advanced stacked packaging including HBM.
Adaptability & Integration
Vertical integration of polymer synthesis and film fabrication. We bypass traditional multi-tier supply bottlenecks to deliver custom-formulated resins and laminated films directly to market.
Green & Global
100% PFAS-free sustainable binders, bio-based monomers, and localized supply chains driving carbon-neutral, high-growth global market entry.
Vertical Integration J-Curve Vision & Execution Roadmap
1) Cooperative Vertical Integration from Resin to Film
APEON pursues a capital-light 'Cooperative Vertical Integration' model to bypass standard resin delivery margins. By combining our proprietary molecular design and formulation chemistry with the cleanroom coating assets of strategic tier-1 partners, we deliver finished NCF/ACF functional films. Unlike catalog-based multinational giants (e.g., 3M, DuPont) that sell standardized products, APEON chemically tailors the polymer backbone directly to the OEM's thermal profile, ensuring superior process integration and unmatched value addition.
2) Global Growth & Import Substitution Targets
We target functional polyimide, low-loss binders, and the ACF/NCF value chain, driving a 3-stage business evolution: (Stage 1: Specialty additives/initiators exclusive supply → Stage 2: Global distribution partnerships & formulation IP licensing → Stage 3: Regulation-ready battery binders scale-up & Global supply chain integration). Mid-term revenue targets (stretch): KRW 20B within ~5 years (IP/distribution alliance); KRW 120B within ~10 years (global JV & scale-up).
Corporate Sustainability Policies
Quality Policy
Quality policy aligned with ISO 9001 guidelines
"Deliver world-class polymer solutions."We ensure strict lot tracking and deviation-free custom viscosity windows, fulfilling device lamination standards through rigorous GPC and FT-IR control.
Environmental & Climate Policy
Environmental policy aligned with ISO 14001 guidelines
- 100% RoHS 2.0 & Halogen-Free compliant
- Waterborne PU expansion to reduce VOC emissions
- Biomass polyols to reduce carbon footprint
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) adoption in progress
- Innovating 100% PFAS-Free battery binders
Occupational Health & Safety
Safety policy aligned with ISO 45001 guidelines
"Safety always comes first."APEON mandates comprehensive pre-process risk assessments to block chemical hazards. Automatic leak alarms and emergency shutdown interlocks secure a safe, accident-free workplace.
Accreditations & Certificates
Corporate R&D Center Accreditation
Officially certified by the Korea Industrial Technology Association. Fulfilling strict physical infrastructure, specialized analysis tools, and qualified research staff requirements.
Venture Business Certificate
Officially certified under the Venture Business Act. Validating APEON's innovative hybrid copolymer synthesis patents and high-growth scale-up potential.
