Dongsung Chemical, an eco-friendly materials science company, on April 30, announced the grand opening of its new polyurethane (PU) production facility in Karawang, Indonesia.
The completion of the plant was marked by a ceremony attended by over 200 guests, including key leaders and dignitaries from Korea and Indonesia. Notable attendees included Dongsung Chemical Chairman Jeong-Ho Baek, CEOs Jin-Woo Baek and Man-Woo Lee, Indonesian Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, and Acting Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Indonesia Su-Deok Park.

Construction of the Karawang facility began in September 2023. Trial production was completed earlier this year, with full-scale operations commencing in February 2025.

Spanning 81,000 square meters, the new plant boasts an annual production capacity of 67,000 tons of prepolymers, polyester polyols, and polyurethane resins, tripling the output of Dongsung Chemical’s existing PU plants in Korea, Vietnam, and China. It is also expected to generate approximately 150 million USD in annual revenue.

The plant is also equipped with storage capacity for up to 1,000 tons of essential PU raw materials, ensuring supply chain stability and uninterrupted production, even in the face of global disruptions. Advanced automation systems further improve operational efficiency and product quality.

Positioned in one of Indonesia’s key industrial zones, the plant will serve as a strategic base for Dongsung Chemical’s global expansion, particularly across Southeast Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Beyond its existing footprint in footwear, synthetic leather, automotive, and electronics, the company plans to enter the furniture materials market.

During the business overview presentation, CEO Man-Woo Lee outlined the company’s ambitious global strategy: “By capitalizing on Indonesia’s logistical advantages—its proximity to major ports and pivotal position in the automotive supply chain—we plan to deliver high-quality products to our customers with speed and efficienc.

Source: DONGSUNG CHEMICAL