Greene Tweed Extends Global Reach With Completion of Manufacturing Facility in Korea

  • The new expansion will increase the manufacturing leader’s capacity and capabilities for the semiconductor market.

Greene Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics, composites, seals, and engineered components, has announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Ochang, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Greene Tweed’s global footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to their customers worldwide with its flagship Chemraz® product line.

With construction now complete, the new facility is poised to commence sample production immediately and transition to commercial production by September 2024. The state-of-the-art plant is equipped with advanced manufacturing technology as well as solar panels and greywater recycling facilities to mitigate environmental impact, and skilled staff are in place, ready to drive operations forward.

“The opening of this facility represents a pivotal step in our strategic growth plan,” said Magen Buterbaugh, President and CEO of Greene Tweed. “Our investment in Korea not only expands our manufacturing capacity but also strengthens our ability to provide high-quality Chemraz® products to our customers, particularly in the semiconductor industry, which is crucial to the global economy.”

The new Greene Tweed location underscores the company’s dedication to supporting clients based in Korea and the surrounding region, including notable semiconductor industry leaders. With the semiconductor market expected to be valued at one trillion dollars by 2030, Greene Tweed is well-positioned to meet local and global demand. By increasing its manufacturing presence in Asia, the company expects to improve delivery times, enhance business continuity, and offer greater flexibility and reliability for customers worldwide.

“Greene Tweed’s new manufacturing site in Korea is a testament to our ongoing commitment to innovation and operational excellence,” said Thyag Sadasiwan, General Manager, Chemraz®. “This facility will initially focus on our Chemraz® product line, known for its superior performance in demanding semiconductor applications, and will eventually expand to include other product lines to meet diverse customer needs.”

The grand opening ceremony for the site scheduled for June 2024 will bring together key stakeholders, customers, and local dignitaries to celebrate this significant milestone and highlight Greene Tweed’s dedication to fostering strong partnerships within the Korean market.

For more information about Greene Tweed and its comprehensive range of capabilities, please visit www.gtweed.com.

About Greene Tweed
Greene Tweed is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics, composites, seals, and engineered components that outperform and outlast in the world’s harshest environments. For 160 years, we have served clients in semiconductor, oil and gas, aerospace, defense, chemical and pharmaceutical processing, and other industries where failure is not an option.

Greene Tweed products are sold and distributed worldwide. For additional information, call +1.215.256.9521, or visit our website at http://www.gtweed.com.

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PR & Communications
sdoss@gtweed.com

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Greene Tweed to Open New Facility in South Korea

  • New manufacturing plant is a strategic growth investment in the region, bringing enhanced supply chain stability to the semiconductor industry

Greene Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics, composites, seals, and engineered components, announces its investment plans for a new manufacturing facility in Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea.

Greene Tweed is investing in Korea to support the continued growth of the global semiconductor industry. The company plans to manufacture some of the most widely adopted and advanced elastomer seals that consistently enable reliable performance and meet the most demanding specifications and standards. The facility is expected to start production in early 2024. The new manufacturing site will enable Greene Tweed to increase global capacity, enhance its business continuity plans, and help improve lead times and responsiveness for their global customers.

“Greene Tweed has a history of investing to support future growth that enables the company’s long-term operational capabilities & continued innovation, and increases our capacity to facilitate our customers’ growth. This new Korean manufacturing site will help enable our customers’ technology roadmaps and growth plans,” said Magen Buterbaugh, President and CEO.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the facility is planned for June, with construction estimated to be completed in early 2024. The new facility will combine Greene Tweed’s proven and tested technologies with advances in automation to manufacture products at the high standards that customers demand and expect. While the facility may eventually produce additional product lines, the new capacity will initially be dedicated to Greene Tweed’s Chemraz(R) product line, a leading brand for sealing solutions to semiconductor, energy, and industrial markets. “The facility will focus on creating value and improving delivery time to customers. Over the last few years, the instability in the global supply chain has been every customer’s top priority. Greene Tweed continues to prioritize our customers’ needs by investing in technology and operation efficiency. We are excited to continue growing our capacity and capability to better support the global demand for our products,” says Thyag Sadasiwan, Business Unit Director – Chemraz(R).

The announcement of the investment was made by Allon Bloch, Chairman of Greene Tweed, at a forum hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce’s US-Korea Business Council, with Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea. The company would like to thank the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, as well as the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency for their support of this project.

To learn more about Greene Tweed’s full range of capabilities, visit: https://www.gtweed.com/.

Greene Tweed is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics, composites, seals, and engineered components. Combining more than 150 years of technical expertise and commercial knowledge in a variety of markets, Greene Tweed collaborates with customers to develop engineered solutions that meet challenging performance requirements of the aerospace/defense, energy, semiconductor, industrial, life sciences, and chemical processing industries.

Greene Tweed products are sold and distributed worldwide. For additional information, call +1.215.256.9521, or visit http://www.gtweed.com.

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Lee Kershner
Corporate Marketing
lkershner@gtweed.com
+1.215.853.4527

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