Business Overview
Developing core technologies to drive future growth
GS Caltex established the R&D Center in 1986. The center has developed core technologies in diverse areas to sharpen our competitive edge and nurture future growth drivers.
The R&D Center is focused on the development of high value-added products in the petroleum, petrochemical and polymer materials sectors in addition to technologies to increase productivity. They also conduct analysis that helps maintain operation of existing businesses.
The R&D center is working on core technologies related to catalysts, polymerization and polymer products to reinforce the competitiveness in the olefin business what is launched recently.
We also try to pursue developments in the biochemicals technology and products.
The R&D Center will continue efforts in product and technology development to maintain growth at GS Caltex.
Research Overview
Polymer∙Catalyst R&D
GS Caltex R&D Center is developing technologies to produce polymer products that meet customer needs. We are actively developing PE/PP products for various purposes (film, pipe) as well as catalyst technology for downstream products in petrochemicals.
Polymer/Catalyst developmentGS Caltex R&D Center is developing technologies to produce polymer products that meet customer needs. We are actively developing PE/PP products for various purposes (film, pipe) as well as catalyst technology for downstream products in petrochemicals.
Polymer composite products developmentGS Caltex R&D Center is conducting research on improving and imparting physical properties such as strength, rigidity, chemical resistance, and heat resistance by mixing various materials, such as PP. Polymer composite is used in various industrial fields such as interior/exterior materials for automobiles and home appliances. The company is recognized for its technology by winning the Jang Young-sil Award.
Waste plastic recyclingGS Caltex's R&D Center is conducting research on waste plastic recycling for sustainable and profitable growth in the lower carbon business. In particular, the R&D center is concentrating on production of polymer composite using mechanical recycling.
