KCC
KCC Corporation is a South Korean diversified materials manufacturer producing paints, coatings, silicones, chlorinated paraffins, and construction materials. It serves automotive, construction, shipbuilding, and electronics manufacturers through B2B enterprise sales and joint ventures in South Korea, India, and Southeast Asia.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersSeocho, South Korea
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What KCC does
KCC Corporation (KRX: 002380) is a South Korean diversified materials manufacturer founded in 1974, headquartered in Seoul, and employing 1,001–5,000 people. The company's portfolio spans industrial and architectural paints and coatings, silicone products (expanded through the March 2024 acquisition of Momentive), chlorinated paraffins and silanes for industrial chemistry, and construction materials. It is identified as a leading paint manufacturer in South Korea with established market presence in automotive OEM coatings and specialty chemicals.
The company generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales across multiple verticals: automotive coatings and silicones for vehicle OEMs, chlorinated paraffins (PVC plasticization, flame retardants, lubricant additives) for industrial manufacturers, shipbuilding solutions via its HD Hyundai partnership (Total Hull Care autonomous hull management), and — via the ASCENT-K Circuit joint venture — advanced multi-layer PCBs for India's electronics manufacturing sector. KCC also extends its brand into consumer/lifestyle goods through partnerships such as Seoul Metropolitan Government's 'Morning Yellow' 2026 city branding initiative.
KCC's go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting large industrial buyers, supplemented by OEM/embedded partnerships (India PCB JV, HD Hyundai hull care) and regional distribution channels in Southeast Asia for chlorinated paraffin products. Reported revenue of approximately 4.49 trillion KRW in 2025 (~$3.3B USD) places KCC in the multi-billion-dollar industrial materials segment, with a deliberately diversified horizontal segmentation strategy across chemicals, coatings, silicones, and electronics materials.
KCC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KCC
- Legal name
- KCC Corporation
- Website
- https://kccworld.co.kr
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- KCC Corporation is a South Korean diversified materials manufacturer producing paints, coatings, silicones, chlorinated paraffins, and construction materials. It serves automotive, construction, shipbuilding, and electronics manufacturers through B2B enterprise sales and joint ventures in South Korea, India, and Southeast Asia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where KCC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seocho
- HQ country
- South Korea
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
KCC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Chlorinated Paraffin Sales: KCC generates revenue through manufacturing and supplying medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) for industrial applications including PVC plasticization, flame retardants, and industrial lubricant additives, with a USD 28 million annual supply partnership in Southeast Asia.
- Paint and Coatings Products: Revenue from production and sale of paints, coatings, and related building materials to industrial and consumer markets in South Korea and international markets.
- Joint Venture PCB Manufacturing: Through ASCENT-K Circuit joint venture with ASCENT, KCC participates in advanced PCB manufacturing operations in India with Rs 3,250 crore investment commitment, targeting the domestic Indian market for electronics manufacturing.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels1 record
KCC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KCC Corporation manufactures and sells paints, coatings, silicone products, and specialty chemical materials including medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) and silanes for industrial applications. The company serves automotive OEMs, construction companies, shipbuilders, and industrial manufacturers across South Korea and international markets in Southeast Asia and India.
Product overview
KCC is a South Korean paint and coatings manufacturer (stock code: 002380). The company produces industrial and architectural paints, and has operations in various chemical and materials sectors including silicones and chlorinated paraffins. KCC's primary product line consists of paints and coatings for construction and industrial applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- KCC Paints and Coatings
Quantifiable outcome
- USD 28 million annual MCCP supply partnership in Southeast Asia
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use KCC
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
KCC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
KCC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ASCENT-K CircuitcoreASCENT-K Circuit is a joint venture between KCC and India's ASCENT for advanced PCB manufacturing. KCC's partnership involves Rs 3,250 crore investment in a manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, India. The facility will produce advanced multi-layer PCBs to serve India's electronics manufacturing industry and reduce the country's Rs 40,000 crore annual PCB import dependence. The partnership is expected to generate 3,000 jobs and position India as a leading electronics and semiconductor manufacturing hub.
- HD Hyundai GroupcoreKCC signed a memorandum of understanding with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and five other affiliated companies and partners to jointly develop and commercialize a Total Hull Care Solution for the shipbuilding industry. The solution will be the industry's first robot- and data-driven integrated hull management system, automating hull inspection, cleaning, and performance verification using autonomous underwater robots. The initiative aims to reduce vessel fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
- Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentminorKCC partnered with Seoul Metropolitan Government for the 'Morning Yellow' 2026 city branding initiative. KCC produces standardized paints inspired by Seoul's official 2026 city color 'Morning Yellow' and eco-friendly home goods. Products are sold at the DDP Design Store and through brand partners' online stores, extending Seoul's visual identity campaign into everyday consumer goods.
- Southeast Asia Industrial PartnerscoreKCC Corporation has established a USD 28 million annual MCCP (Medium-Chain Chlorinated Paraffin) supply partnership in Southeast Asia. This partnership serves industrial applications in PVC plasticization, flame retardant, and industrial lubricant additive sectors across the ASEAN region, supporting regulatory shifts away from short-chain chlorinated paraffins under the Stockholm Convention.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
KCC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- BASF SE: Diversified global chemical major with a coatings segment and broad specialty chemicals portfolio (silicones-adjacent, additives); relevant comparison given KCC's Momentive silicones and chlorinated paraffins lines.
- Akzo Nobel N.V. Global paints and coatings leader with decorative, industrial, and specialty segments; overlaps with KCC in industrial coatings and automotive finishes but operates at much larger global scale.
- Wacker Chemie AG: German specialty chemicals company with strong silicones and polysilicon franchises; directly comparable to KCC's post-Momentive silicones platform.
- Sherwin-Williams: Major global paints and coatings company with architectural and industrial exposure; benchmark for scale economics in architectural paints, relevant to KCC's Korean franchise.
- PPG Industries: Global industrial and architectural coatings supplier with strong automotive OEM presence; comparable to KCC in automotive coatings and protective/industrial coatings categories.
Direct peers
- DL Chemical: Korean petrochemicals and specialty materials company producing chlorinated paraffins, synthetic rubbers, and other industrial chemicals; directly overlaps with KCC's MCCP business.
- Samhwa Paints Industrial: Domestic Korean paint and coatings manufacturer serving overlapping architectural, industrial, and marine coatings customers; one of the four other companies inspected by the FTC alongside KCC.
- Nippon Paint Holdings: Major Asian paints and coatings manufacturer with broad industrial and architectural portfolios across Japan, China, and Southeast Asia; directly comparable to KCC's core paints franchise and regional expansion model.
- SKC Co., Ltd. Korean specialty chemicals and advanced materials company serving similar industrial customer bases in Korea; comparable diversification pattern from chemicals into semiconductor and battery materials.
Regional players
- Asian Paints Ltd. India's largest paints manufacturer; relevant given KCC's India PCB JV and broader India expansion, and as a benchmark for paint-market penetration in South Asia.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
KCC social profiles
Digital presenceKCC financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
KCC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
KCC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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KCC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about KCC
What does KCC do?
KCC Corporation manufactures and sells paints, coatings, silicone products, and specialty chemical materials including medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) and silanes for industrial applications. The company serves automotive OEMs, construction companies, shipbuilders, and industrial manufacturers across South Korea and international markets in Southeast Asia and India.
Is KCC a public or private company?
KCC is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was KCC founded?
KCC was founded in 1974. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is KCC based?
KCC is headquartered in Seocho, South Korea, in the Asia region.
How does KCC make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Chlorinated Paraffin Sales are the primary driver. The others are paint and Coatings Products and joint Venture PCB Manufacturing.
Who are KCC's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are BASF SE, Akzo Nobel N.V., Wacker Chemie AG, Sherwin-Williams and PPG Industries. Direct peers are DL Chemical, Samhwa Paints Industrial, Nippon Paint Holdings and SKC Co., Ltd.. Asian Paints Ltd. is listed as a regional player.
Does KCC have an API?
No public API is recorded for KCC.