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History

Building on its past,
OCI moves forward with expectations and aspirations for the future and growth.

  • 2023.7

    Started special materials project to make silicon anode material for secondary battery

    Started special materials project to make silicon anode material for secondary battery
  • 2023.6

    Signed an MOU with Tokuyama Corporation to establish a joint venture for semiconductor-grade polysilicon

  • 2023.5

    Incorporated OCI Company Ltd.

    Spin-off of OCI under OCI Holdings

  • 2022

    Established OCIKumho Sdn Bhd, a joint venture with Kumho P&B Chemicals

  • 2017

    Began production of polysilicon for semiconductors

  • 2016

    Completed Ma Steel OCI Chemical Co., Ltd.

    Completed OCI Jianyang Carbon Black

    Started special materials project to make silicon anode material for secondary battery
  • 2012

    Received the Transparent Management Grand Award

  • 2010

    Selected as the first green company certified by the Korean government

  • 2009

    Renamed as OCI

    Renamed as OCI
  • 2008

    Succeeded in commercial production of solar-grade polysilicon

  • 2006

    Acquired Columbian Chemicals Company (carbon black)

  • 2001

    Renamed as DC Chemical

    Oriental Chemical Industries merged with Korea Steel Chemical

  • 1992

    Completed Gunsan PVA Plant

  • 1991

    Completed Gunsan TDI Plant

    Established Korea Steel PetrochemicalsEstablished Korea Steel Petrochemicals
  • 1987

    Completed Gwangyang Plant

  • 1984

    Established Korea Steel Petrochemicals

  • 1983

    Established R&D Center

  • 1979

    Completed Iksan Plant

  • 1976

    Completed Pohang Plant

  • 1974

    Established Korea Steel Chemical

  • 1968

    Completed Incheon Soda Ash Plant

    Completed Incheon Soda Ash Plant
  • 1959

    Established Oriental Chemical Industries