daeheung intecs

What daeheung intecs does

Daeheung Intecs (주대흥인텍스) is a privately held Korean industrial distribution company founded in 1985 as Daeheung Trading and headquartered in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do. The company is a long-tenured authorized distributor for 3M Korea, distributing industrial adhesive tapes including VHB (Very High Bond) tapes, acrylic foam tapes, masking tapes, and filament tapes, as well as related industrial sealants, primers (Spray77, Primer94), and DP-series structural adhesives, primarily serving automotive, electronics, construction, and general industrial manufacturing customers. Since August 2016 it has additionally served as Meguiar's Korea Main Distributor Partner (MDP), handling automotive detailing and surface care products through a dedicated consumer storefront at meguiarskorea.co.kr.

The company operates a hybrid B2B and B2C/B2B-SMB go-to-market: direct sales engagement for industrial enterprise customers requiring bulk orders and technical consultation, complemented by an e-commerce shop (thesa.co.kr) for smaller buyers. Its value proposition is rooted in its 40-year principal relationship with 3M Korea, certified 3M Preferred Converter status (2026), and a documented track record of 3M awards including Diamond Club Distributor recognition (2019-2023), 3M IATD Best Distributor awards, and the 2022 global 3M Converter Distributor Of The Year designation.

Operationally, Daeheung Intecs runs an integrated office-and-factory facility at Bucheon Techno Park Ssangyong 3rd Complex since a 2008 consolidation, with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no public listing. The CEO is Kim Jae-hyung (김재형), and the business appears founder/family-owned. Export activity is documented through Korean Trade Day Export Tower Awards escalating from $300K (2009) to $1M (2011), though no recent export scale is disclosed.

Name

daeheung intecs

Legal name

(주)대흥인텍스

Website

https://dhintecs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Daeheung Intecs is a Korean industrial distributor, founded 1985, that sells 3M industrial adhesive tapes and Meguiar's auto-care products to automotive, electronics, and general manufacturing customers via direct B2B sales and its own e-commerce shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Distribution

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial adhesive tapes
• Bonding solutions distribution
• Automotive care products
• Industrial sealants supply
• Tape converter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucheon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Revenue generated through the distribution and resale of 3M industrial adhesive tapes, VHB tapes, acrylic foam tapes, masking tapes, and related bonding solutions. Also distributes Meguiar's automotive detailing products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Daeheung Intecs is an authorized South Korean distributor of 3M industrial adhesive tapes (VHB tapes, acrylic foam tapes, masking tapes, filament tapes), 3M automotive application bonding products, industrial adhesives and sealants (Spray77, DP-series structural adhesives), and Meguiar's automotive detailing products. The company serves industrial manufacturers, automotive customers, and electronics assemblers requiring high-performance bonding solutions through direct sales and its online shop.

Product overview

(주)대흥인텍스 (Daeheung Intecs) is an authorized distributor of 3M industrial tape and adhesive products and Meguiar's automotive care products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial tapes including VHB tapes, acrylic foam tapes, masking tapes, and filament tapes, along with automotive application-specific adhesive products. The product range also includes industrial sealants and primers. The company serves as a 3M Preferred Converter and has been a 3M authorized distributor since 1985, distributing products primarily for automotive, electronics, and general industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3M Industrial Tape Products Industrial adhesive tapes including VHB (Very High Bond) tapes, acrylic foam tapes, masking tapes, and filament tapes for automotive, electronic, and industrial assembly applications. Distributed as authorized 3M Korea partner since 1985.
• 3M Automotive Application Products Automotive-specific acrylic foam tapes and adhesive products designed for vehicle assembly and repair applications. Distributed through Daeheung Intecs's automotive products channel.
• Meguiar's Automotive Care Products (맥과이어스) Premium automotive detailing and surface care products including car care solutions and surface treatment materials. Distributed to Korean consumers and detailing shops via the company's online shop.
• Industrial Adhesives and Sealants Industrial adhesives including spray adhesives (Spray77), primer products (Primer94), and sealants such as DP-series structural adhesives. Used in industrial bonding and sealing applications.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Meguiar's KoreacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2016Designated as Meguiar's Korea MDP (Main Distributor Partner) since August 2016. Distributes Meguiar's premium automotive detailing and surface care products in the Korean market through the company's online shop (meguiarskorea.co.kr).
• 3M KoreacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1985Official authorized distributor since 1985, representing 3M Korea's industrial adhesive tape products. Daeheung Intecs has received multiple 3M distributor awards including Diamond Club Distributor status (2019-2023) and 3M Preferred Converter designation (2026). The company distributes 3M VHB tapes, acrylic foam tapes, masking tapes, and various industrial bonding solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tesa SE: German manufacturer and global distributor of industrial adhesive tapes (similar VHB/acrylic foam tape categories). Directly comparable as a specialty industrial tape specialist serving automotive and industrial customers with bonding solutions overlapping 3M's portfolio that Daeheung Intecs distributes.
• Intertape Polymer Group: North American manufacturer and distributor of industrial tapes, including masking, filament, and specialty bonding tapes. Comparable as a tape-focused specialist serving industrial and automotive end-markets similar to Daeheung Intecs' customer base.
• Scapa Group: UK-based specialist in technical adhesive tapes for industrial, healthcare, and electronics applications. Comparable as a focused industrial tape converter and distributor with similar end-market exposure (automotive, electronics, industrial assembly).

Broad incumbents

• Nitto Denko: Japanese industrial tape and adhesive manufacturer with broad product portfolio across automotive, electronics, and industrial bonding. Comparable as a larger established Asian player in pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, the same category Daeheung Intecs distributes via 3M.
• Avery Dennison: Global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels and specialty tapes serving industrial and consumer markets. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape space, the same product category that anchors Daeheung Intecs' portfolio.
• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies): Global adhesives and sealants manufacturer (Loctite, Pattex, Technomelt brands) serving automotive, electronics, packaging, and industrial assembly. Comparable as a broad-line adhesives supplier whose structural adhesives (e.g., DP-series equivalents) overlap with Daeheung Intecs' 3M structural adhesive offerings.
• H.B. Fuller: US-based global industrial adhesives manufacturer serving packaging, construction, and assembly end-markets. Comparable as a broader adhesives incumbent whose industrial bonding products overlap with Daeheung Intecs' structural adhesive distribution line.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives specialist serving industrial, construction, and packaging markets under Arkema ownership. Comparable as an established adhesives manufacturer whose industrial bonding products address similar automotive and industrial assembly use cases as Daeheung Intecs' 3M DP structural adhesives.

Emerging players

• Adchem Corporation: US manufacturer of specialty pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for automotive, medical, and industrial applications. Comparable as a smaller specialty tape converter addressing similar bonding and mounting applications as Daeheung Intecs' 3M VHB and acrylic foam tape lines.

Regional players

• Adheco (Korean specialty tape converter): Korean specialty adhesive tape converter serving domestic automotive and electronics manufacturers. Comparable as a Korea-based regional competitor in the same product category (industrial adhesive tapes) and overlapping Korean customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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