Clean Country announced on August 24 that its joint venture KNT, established in collaboration with paper resource distributor Taesori Recycling and resource recycling startup Ugly Lab, officially began operations following a completion ceremony on August 21.
KNT aims to expand the supply chain of waste paper and create a sustainable resource recycling ecosystem.
A representative from Clean Country stated, "KNT is a win-win cooperation model that combines the expertise and trading networks of existing paper resource businesses with the capabilities of participating companies to enhance supply chain competitiveness."
KNT will focus on reliably supplying high-quality paper resources by sorting, compressing, and managing raw materials secured from sources according to quality standards. The company will systematically manage quantity, quality, and transaction history from the intake stage to improve the uniformity of raw material quality and establish a stable supply base.
Initially, KNT will build its business foundation in the Seoul metropolitan area and Chungcheong region before expanding into the Yeongnam and Honam regions.
The high-quality paper resources supplied by KNT will be used in Clean Country's paper production processes. Clean Country plans to reduce raw material quality variance to enhance production yield and efficiency, thereby strengthening product quality and raw material supply stability to improve manufacturing competitiveness.
A Clean Country representative remarked, "By supporting KNT's growth through equity investment and providing a stable demand base, we will continue to strengthen relationships with existing partners to establish a stable and efficient paper resource supply system."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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