Gangnam Jevisco

Name

Gangnam Jevisco

Legal name

KANGNAM JEVISCO CO., LTD.

Website

https://jevisco.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paint and Coating Manufacturing

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive & Transportation Coatings (IMAEAHAC), Color Matching, Tinting & Colorant Systems (IMAEAHAL)

Keywords

• Industrial coatings
• Architectural paints
• Marine coatings
• Automotive refinish
• Powder coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Busan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural/Construction Paints: Water-based and solvent-based paints for interior walls, exterior walls, wood/metal surfaces, flooring, waterproofing, sealants, eco-friendly/KS certified paints, special functional coatings, and DIY products sold through dealers and direct sales.
2. Industrial Coatings: PCM (Pre-Coated Metal), powder coatings, woodworking, container, steel/non-ferrous metal, special coatings, and plastics coatings for manufacturing and industrial applications sold through technical sales teams.
3. Ship/Marine Coatings: Coatings specifically formulated for ship hulls and mid-anticorrosion applications, including KSC color system for maritime vessels.
4. Automotive Refinish Paints: Automotive body repair paints and systems (Premium, Standard, Speed, CV) supported by company-operated education centers and dealer network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gangnam Jevisco manufactures and sells paint and coating products across four main segments: building/architectural paints (interior/exterior walls, wood/metal, flooring/waterproofing, eco-friendly/KS-certified), industrial coatings (PCM, powder, woodworking, container, steel/non-ferrous metal, plastics, special coatings), ship/marine coatings, and automotive refinish paints. The company supports these products with automated color matching (OK Color System using COROB equipment), color consulting/design services, a curated color library (Master Color Collection of 1,249 colors, Best Color Collection, Color of the Year), and an automotive refinish training center in Pyeongtaek.

Product overview

Gangnam Jevisco is a comprehensive paint and coating company offering four main product categories: Building/Architectural paints (interior/exterior walls, wood/metal, flooring/waterproofing, eco-friendly coatings, DIY products), Industrial paints (PCM, powder coatings, container, steel, special coatings, plastics), Ship/Marine coatings, and Automotive refinish paints. The company operates color consulting services including OK Color System (automated color mixing using COROB equipment), Color Design Service (virtual simulation), Master Color Collection (1,249 colors in 7 themes), and Color of the Year trends. For automotive customers, they offer system painting (Premium, Standard, Speed, CV) and training centers. The portfolio is unified under the JEVISCO brand with supporting services like painting guides, DIY guides, and color simulation tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JEVISCO: Primary brand name for architectural, industrial, marine, and automotive coatings products.

Products and services

• Building/Architectural Paints (건축용 도료) Comprehensive range of paints for residential and commercial buildings including interior/exterior walls, wood/metal surfaces, flooring/waterproofing, sealants/sprays, eco-friendly/KS-certified products, special functional coatings, and DIY products. Sold through nationwide dealer network and direct regional sales.
• Industrial Paints and Coatings (공업용 도료) Industrial coating solutions for manufacturing processes: PCM (Pre-Coated Metal), woodworking, powder coatings, container, steel/non-ferrous metal, special coatings, plastic coatings, and industrial-use coatings. Sold through dedicated technical sales teams.
• Ship/Marine Coatings (선박·중방식용 도료) Specialized coatings for ship hulls and mid-range heavy anti-corrosion applications, including marine vessel paints and protective coatings for maritime environments. Uses KSC color system for vessels.
• Automotive Refinish Paints (자동차보수용 도료) Automotive body repair and refinishing paint systems including Premium, Standard, Speed, and CV systems, with color information services and online color matching through the JEVISCO Refinish System. Sold through authorized automotive refinish dealers.
• OK Color System (자동조색시스템) Automated color mixing system using COROB F70 dispensers (Italian-made, bellow pump, volumetric measurement, simultaneous colorant injection, separate water-based and solvent-based nozzles) and Clever Mix 500 tumbler mixers (40 kg capacity, 95-180 RPM, compatible with square/round cans). Enables precise, on-site color matching from customer requests.
• Color Design Service (컬러 디자인 서비스) Virtual simulation-based consulting service for architects, property managers, and large project customers that previews actual color and design applications on buildings before construction. Includes expert color recommendations based on environment analysis.
• Master Color Collection (마스터 컬러 컬렉션) Curated color library of 1,249 colors for building interior/exterior applications, organized into 7 themes based on Faber Birren's color harmony theory (White, Tint, Tone, Gray, Color, Shade, Black).
• Best Color Collection (베스트 컬러 컬렉션) Curated color collection including OK Color Book, KCI Color Book, multi-pattern colors, and stain colors for various architectural applications.
• Color of the Year (올해의 컬러) Annual color trend selection service used to guide designers, architects, and consumers.
• Automotive Refinish System Painting (시스템도장) Four-tier automotive refinish system: Premium, Standard, Speed, and CV — designed for different repair requirements, quality levels, and time constraints.
• Automotive Refinish Education Center (교육센터) Training facility in Pyeongtaek Osong for automotive refinish technicians offering weekend and weekday courses with free accommodation and meals. Supports body shop technician development.
• JEVISCO Refinish System (Online Color Matching) Online automotive color information portal that supports color matching and refinish system selection for body shop customers.
• Professional Painting Guide (페인팅가이드) Professional painting guidance suite including theoretical paint coverage calculator, paint quantity calculator, paint price calculator, actual coverage calculator, dry film thickness calculator, temperature converter, and corrosion rate calculator.
• DIY Painting Guide Self-painting guide for homeowners covering color selection, gloss selection, tool selection, and interior painting instructions.
• Color Simulation (컬러시뮬레이션) Visual color simulation service for architectural projects. Includes case studies of apartment complexes and buildings with color design recommendations, allowing visualization of final results before application.
• Aqua Lock Surphacer White (아쿠아락 서페이서 백색) Water-based paint formulated for easy application on gypsum board surfaces.
• Premium Dura Shield Primer (푸른솔 듀라쉴드 프라이머) Government-certified primer coating for building construction use.
• Proa MMA Ice Prevention Coating (프로아 MMA 결빙방지) Specialty coating material designed to prevent road ice formation during winter months.
• DISPERTHANE (디스퍼탄) Eco-friendly Polyurethane Eco-friendly polyurethane coating developed for Bio Cup (plant-based disposable cup) coating applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Master Color Collection provides 1,249 colors organized by 7 themes based on color harmony theory

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 강남그룹 (Kangnam Group)coreOthersJevisco is a member company of Kangnam Group, an 80-year-old Korean conglomerate with diversified business interests including chemicals, shipbuilding, cultural products, construction, IT, and advanced materials.
• Kangnam Hwasung (강남화성)minorOthersAffiliate company of Kangnam Group engaged in chemical/hunning business.
• Kangnam Co., Ltd. (주식회사 강남)minorOthersShipbuilding affiliate under Kangnam Group.
• KNK Coatings (KNK코팅스)minorOthersCoatings company affiliate under Kangnam Group.
• Munhwa Pencil (문화연필)minorOthersCultural products/pencils affiliate under Kangnam Group. Participated together in Namwon Chunhyang Festival.
• Painters (페인터즈) - K-Culture PerformanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJevisco provided paint sponsorship for Painters, a global K-culture performance show, as part of ESG marketing activities.
• Gangnam ITEC (강남아이텍)minorOthersIT services affiliate under Kangnam Group providing IT infrastructure operations including education registration system.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KCC Corporation: Korea's largest paint and coatings producer, competing head-to-head with Jevisco in architectural, industrial, marine, and automotive refinish segments. Vertically integrated with broader chemical operations, making it the dominant scale competitor in the domestic market.
• Noroo Paint & Coatings: Major Korean paint manufacturer directly competing with Jevisco across architectural, industrial, and automotive refinish coatings with overlapping domestic dealer networks. Highly comparable product portfolio and Korean market focus.
• Samhwa Paints Industrial: Korean industrial and architectural coatings manufacturer with overlapping product lines and dealer channels. Competes with Jevisco in powder coatings, industrial finishes, and construction paints within the Korean market.
• Chokwang Paint: Long-established Korean paint maker with similar four-segment coverage including architectural, industrial, marine, and automotive refinish. Direct domestic competitor with comparable brand heritage and distribution model.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Global leader in automotive refinish coatings with extensive training-center network (analogous to Jevisco's Pyeongtaek center). Also competes in industrial coatings, making it a focused peer for Jevisco's automotive and industrial powder businesses.
• Hempel: Danish marine and protective coatings specialist with strong ship hull coating franchise. Directly comparable to Jevisco's marine/ship segment and overlaps in industrial protective coatings.

Broad incumbents

• Sherwin-Williams: Largest North American coatings company with extensive architectural paint store network and industrial coating portfolio. Comparable in breadth across architectural and industrial segments and in training/education-driven dealer model.
• Nippon Paint Holdings: Asia's largest paint manufacturer with deep architectural, automotive, and industrial coatings portfolios. Particularly relevant as an Asian incumbent with similar product breadth and Korean/Chinese market presence overlapping Jevisco's geographies.
• PPG Industries: Global broad-line coatings incumbent operating across architectural, industrial, automotive refinish (via PPG refinish), and marine segments. Overlaps with every Jevisco segment but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• AkzoNobel: Global coatings major with Dulux architectural brand, automotive refinish, marine, and industrial powder coating businesses. Competes with Jevisco across all four primary segments at a much larger scale and with stronger international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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