Unience
Unience is a Korean polymer materials manufacturer that produces halogen-free flame retardant compounds, semiconductor mold cleaning compounds, and flame-retardant composite panels for industrial B2B customers in wire/cable, construction, automotive, and electronics sectors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersCheongju, South Korea
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Unience does
Unience is a privately-held Korean polymer materials manufacturer headquartered in Cheongju, South Korea, operating since 2000 with 51–100 employees. The company develops and produces specialty compounds and composite panels across four industrial verticals: halogen-free flame retardant compounds for the wire and cable industry, mold cleaning and coating rubber compounds for semiconductor and industrial rubber molds, and flame-retardant composite panels for construction and automotive applications. Its core technology base — polymer compounding, reactive extrusion, and proprietary halogen-free flame retardant formulation — sits in an in-house R&D Center established in 2004, and has produced four registered product brands: Extigen (flame-retardant wire/cable jacketing), E-Z CLEAN and E-Z COAT (in-situ mold cleaning and release for semiconductor EMC packaging), Alfrex (flame-retardant aluminum composite panels, B1/A2 non-combustible grades), and Durashield (HDPE-core steel composite panels). E-Z CLEAN and E-Z COAT are designated Samsung Electronics Eco Partner products since 2004.
The company operates a B2B direct sales model targeting industrial manufacturers, with sales channels running through a Seoul office, two Cheongju manufacturing sites (HQ and K2 plant), and three wholly-owned international subsidiaries — Unience USA Inc. in Buford, GA (which also functions as the global sales and marketing headquarters), Unience Canada Inc. in Toronto, and Unience Australia Pty. Ltd. in Mount Waverley. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of proprietary polymer compounds and composite panels, with no disclosed licensing, subscription, or recurring-service component; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are horizontal across wire & cable, construction, automotive, and electronics, with named anchor customer Samsung Electronics in the semiconductor mold-cleaning line. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and has been recognized by Korean government programs including the $20 Million Export Tower (58th Trade Day), the 56th Taxpayers' Day Model Taxpayer Award, and the 2023 Global Strong Enterprise 1000+ designation with prior-year exports above USD 10 million. Ownership and capital structure are not publicly disclosed; no parent entity, institutional funding, or venture capital participation is recorded in available materials.
Unience firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Unience
- Legal name
- Unience (유니언스)
- Website
- https://unience.co.kr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Unience is a Korean polymer materials manufacturer that produces halogen-free flame retardant compounds, semiconductor mold cleaning compounds, and flame-retardant composite panels for industrial B2B customers in wire/cable, construction, automotive, and electronics sectors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Unience industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Polymer Materials
- NAICS
- Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)
- SIC
- Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Polymer Additives & Modifier Manufacturing (Stabilizers, Plasticizers, Impact modifiers, Flame retardants) (IMANAAAI)
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Where Unience is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cheongju
- HQ country
- South Korea
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices6 records
Markets served
Unience business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Polymer Compound Sales: Sale of proprietary polymer compounds including Extigen (halogen-free flame retardant), E-Z CLEAN/E-Z COAT (mold cleaning/coating), and Alfrex/Durashield (composite panels) to industrial manufacturers in wire/cable, construction, automotive, and electronics sectors.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Unience product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Unience is a polymer materials manufacturer that produces and sells proprietary polymer compounds and composite panels, including halogen-free flame retardant compounds (Extigen), mold cleaning and coating compounds for semiconductor and industrial molds (E-Z CLEAN & E-Z COAT), flame-retardant aluminum composite panels (Alfrex), and HDPE core steel composite panels (Durashield). Products are sold to industrial manufacturers in wire & cable, construction, automotive, and electronics/semiconductor sectors globally.
Product overview
Unience is a polymer materials company offering a portfolio of specialized compound and composite products. The core offerings include Alfrex (flame-retardant composite panels for construction and automotive), Extigen (halogen-free flame-retardant compounds), E-Z CLEAN & E-Z COAT (mold cleaning and releasing rubber compounds for semiconductor and industrial applications), and Durashield (HDPE composite panels). The company also operates an R&D Center developing polymer technology, reactive extrusion, and compounding solutions for wire & cable, construction, and automotive sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Alfrex: Flame-retardant composite panels for architectural interiors and exteriors, also used in trailers and automotive parts.
- E-Z CLEAN
- E-Z COAT
- Extigen
- Durashield
Products and services
- Extigen Halogen-free flame-retardant eco-friendly compound using polyolefin resin with inorganic flame-retardant fillers, offering low toxicity and superior flame resistance. Used for wire and cable jackets, FTTH cables, high voltage cable sheath, and other cable insulation applications.
- E-Z CLEAN Cleaning rubber compound for removing contamination from semiconductor EMC packaging molds and industrial rubber molds without requiring mold disassembly. Available in standard grade (B-EMC & W-EMC; JX300, JX350S), low fume/odor (JS7000), and up-grade cleaning performance (UC2200) variants.
- E-Z COAT Rubber releasing compound that coats mold surfaces with wax after cleaning with E-Z CLEAN, providing demolding properties. Available in standard grade (B-EMC & W-EMC; WS8100), low fume/odor (WS7600), and high-filling for deep package/high-pressure (WS8400) variants.
- Alfrex Flame-retardant composite panel for construction interior/exterior materials and automotive applications, featuring halogen-free technology and high-strength properties. Available in B1 grade and A2 grade non-combustible material certifications, including aluminum composite panel and galvanized iron composite panel variants.
- Durashield HDPE core composite panel with high-strength metal or aluminum thermally bonded on top and bottom surfaces. Used for building interior/exterior materials, steel houses, sound barriers, signs, trailers, and automotive parts requiring durable, weather-resistant, flame-retardant performance.
Quantifiable outcome
- Extigen reduces flame propagation in fire situations while suppressing corrosive acid generation that damages nearby equipment
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Unience
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Unience technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Unience partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Samsung ElectronicscoreDesignated as Samsung Electronics Eco Partner since 2004 for E-Z CLEAN & E-Z COAT products used in semiconductor EMC packaging molds.
- Alfrex LLCminorSubsidiary established in 2018 for building material business operations.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Unience competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- RTP Company: US-headquartered specialty compounder producing flame-retardant, conductive, and engineered thermoplastic compounds. Direct peer to Unience's Extigen and custom compounding business, serving overlapping wire/cable, automotive, and electronics customers.
- Avient Corporation: Global specialty polymer formulator offering engineered materials including halogen-free flame-retardant compounds for wire/cable, automotive, and electronics. Closely comparable to Unience's Extigen portfolio in product type and target customers.
- Teknor Apex: Specialty compounder producing custom polymer formulations including flame-retardant vinyl, TPE, and engineered materials. Closely comparable niche specialist to Unience in custom compounding for wire/cable and industrial customers.
Regional players
- Hyosung Chemical: Korean specialty chemicals producer with PP, TPA, and engineered polymer products serving domestic and Asian markets. Regional peer to Unience with overlapping specialty polymer focus and shared Korean industrial customer base.
Broad incumbents
- LG Chem: Korea's largest chemical and specialty polymer manufacturer with broad portfolios in flame-retardant compounds, engineering plastics, and battery materials. Directly competes with Unience in halogen-free flame retardant and polymer compounding, but at far greater scale and across many more end markets.
- KCC Corporation: Korean coatings and specialty materials producer with silicone, fire-protection, and construction material lines. Comparable to Unience's Alfrex and Durashield composite panel business serving Korean construction and industrial customers.
- SABIC: Global petrochemicals and specialty materials giant offering engineered thermoplastics, flame-retardant polymers, and compounding solutions. Comparable to Unience in the HFFR compound space but with vastly larger scale and integrated feedstock.
- Dow Chemical: Global materials science company producing polyolefin resins, flame-retardant formulations, and specialty compounds. Comparable to Unience in HFFR compounds and reactive extrusion expertise, though at substantially larger scale.
- Hanwha Solutions (Advanced Materials): Korean chemical/materials major with significant flame-retardant and composite panel operations. Comparable in serving construction, automotive, and electronics with halogen-free materials, though operating at meaningfully larger scale than Unience.
- BASF: World's largest chemical company with extensive flame-retardant additives and engineering plastics portfolios. Competes with Unience's Extigen HFFR compounds across wire/cable, construction, and automotive end markets at far greater scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Unience social profiles
Digital presenceUnience compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Unience financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Unience leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Unience subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Unience funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Unience M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Unience
What does Unience do?
Unience is a polymer materials manufacturer that produces and sells proprietary polymer compounds and composite panels, including halogen-free flame retardant compounds (Extigen), mold cleaning and coating compounds for semiconductor and industrial molds (E-Z CLEAN & E-Z COAT), flame-retardant aluminum composite panels (Alfrex), and HDPE core steel composite panels (Durashield). Products are sold to industrial manufacturers in wire & cable, construction, automotive, and electronics/semiconductor sectors globally.
Is Unience a public or private company?
Unience is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Unience founded?
Unience was founded in 2000. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Unience based?
Unience is headquartered in Cheongju, South Korea, in the Asia region.
How does Unience make money?
One revenue line is on record: polymer Compound Sales.
Who are Unience's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are RTP Company, Avient Corporation and Teknor Apex. Hyosung Chemical is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are LG Chem, KCC Corporation, SABIC, Dow Chemical, Hanwha Solutions (Advanced Materials) and BASF.
Does Unience have an API?
No public API is recorded for Unience.
What industry is Unience in?
Unience's product category is Specialty Polymer Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAK, Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials), with a secondary code of IMANAAAI, Polymer Additives & Modifier Manufacturing (Stabilizers, Plasticizers, Impact modifiers, Flame retardants). Its NAICS code is 32521 and its SIC code is 2821.