Kolon Industries has enhanced its production capacity for mPPO (modified polyphenylene oxide), a low-dielectric material that reduces electrical signal loss in semiconductor circuit boards, in response to the growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries.
On September 8, Kolon Industries announced the successful completion of the mPPO production line expansion at its Gyeongbuk Gimcheon Plant 2, holding a ceremony to mark the occasion.
Circuit boards (PCBs) are essential components that transmit electrical signals between semiconductors and other parts. Copper-clad laminates (CCLs) play a crucial role in reducing signal loss, which can lead to slower speeds and heat generation. This is particularly important for products that process large amounts of data quickly, such as AI accelerators and 6G communication devices. mPPO exhibits dielectric performance that is approximately three to five times better than epoxy resins used for the same purpose, making it suitable for high-performance CCL production.
After completing the new facilities in the second quarter of this year, Kolon Industries began production in the second half following the necessary hazardous material permits and trial operations. The company plans to gradually increase production volume by year-end while ensuring product quality and process stability, and it is already supplying the entire production volume to global CCL companies.
Heo Seong, CEO of Kolon Industries, stated, "This expansion marks a turning point for the mPPO business as it enters a full growth phase. We will cultivate next-generation electronic materials as a new growth driver based on our differentiated technology and quality competitiveness."
Meanwhile, Kolon Industries is also accelerating its efforts to commercialize eco-friendly POM (polyacetal) products, targeting the low-carbon engineering plastics market for medical applications.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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