LG Chem proved its unique technical prowess on the global stage by winning the ‘Top 10 Technology’ Excellence 수상 with its specialty PVC 소재 ‘HRTP (Heat-resistant and Recyclable Thermal 플라스틱)’ at Chinaplas 2026, a global 플라스틱 and rubber exhibition. This 수상 is the only achievement by a Korean participating company, clearly demonstrating that LG Chem’s strategy to shift its 사업 체질 from general-purpose products to high-value-added, high-functional materials is leading to tangible results.
Global Technical Prowess Proven with ‘Chinaplas 2026’ 기술 Excellence 수상
LG Chem was honored with the ‘Top 10 Technology’ Excellence 수상 for HRTP, a 핵심 소재, at the world-renowned ‘Chinaplas 2026’. This is the only achievement by a Korean participating company amidst fierce 경쟁, signifying that LG Chem’s strategy of 사업 체질 전환 centered on high-value-added, high-functional materials has been recognized in the global 산업. Notably, HRTP has reaffirmed its innovativeness by receiving recognition for its 기술 competitiveness for two consecutive years, following its selection as ‘혁신 of the Year’ at ‘Chinaplas 2025’ last year.
The judging panel cited HRTP’s ultra-high polymer 소재, which exhibits outstanding performance in various aspects including 유연성, 난연성, and 내마모성, as a key reason for the 수상. They noted its robust foundation, making it applicable to demanding application areas such as 전기차 charging cables that require advanced 기술. This suggests that HRTP can establish itself as a 차세대 solution that not only offers superior 소재 but also meets the 핵심 requirements of the 미래 산업.
혁신 소재 ‘HRTP’ Expected to Play a 핵심 Role in 미래 industrys, Including 전기차 and 로봇
HRTP is a specialty 소재 based on PVC, which was previously considered a general-purpose 소재. It simultaneously achieves stringent 내열성, 유연성, and 유연성, meeting the demands of rapidly growing 차세대 industries such as 전기차 and 로봇. This 소재 can be applied in various high-performance fields, including 전기차 charging cables and high-heat-resistant 전선 for automobiles and robots. Notably, it is expected to significantly contribute to the advancement of 미래 차세대 and the 산업 자동화 sector, by providing approximately 30% improved 유연성 compared to existing materials and ensuring stable performance even in high-voltage and high-temperature environments.
Furthermore, HRTP boasts a soft touch and excellent 내마모성, drawing attention as an effective alternative to expensive other materials in the automotive 인조가죽 and seat industrys. This 소재 exhibits high performance without chemical cross-linking and is also recyclable, earning it recognition as a high-value-added solution that satisfies all three 핵심 values: high functionality, 안전성, and sustainability.
Eco-friendly Packaging ‘UNIQABLE™’ Also Receives an 수상… Leading the 산업 with Sustainable High-Value-Added materials
In addition to HRTP, LG Chem also received an Excellence 수상 for its eco-friendly packaging 소재 ‘UNIQABLE™’, demonstrating its technical prowess in various fields. UNIQABLE™ is an example of LG Chem’s 소재 portfolio expansion, simultaneously meeting high functionality and sustainability in diverse 산업 areas such as consumer goods packaging. The judging panel highly praised UNIQABLE™ for significantly contributing to reducing 플라스틱 usage and showing leading performance in environmental protection and commercialization.
These consecutive awards prove that LG Chem is successfully transitioning the 체질 of its petrochemical 사업 from general-purpose products to high-value-added materials. Moving forward, LG Chem plans to continuously strengthen its customer-value-based 소재 competitiveness, focusing on 미래 growth industrys such as 전기차, 로봇, 차세대, electrics and electronics, and industrial materials. Through this, it is expected to further solidify its position as a company leading the global 산업 with sustainable solutions and innovative 기술.
LG Chem’s ‘Chinaplas 2026’ 기술 Excellence 수상 수상 goes beyond a mere achievement; it clearly demonstrated that the 사업 transition to high-value-added specialty materials is a 핵심 strategy for securing global competitiveness. The success of HRTP and UNIQABLE™ proves that LG Chem is relentlessly pursuing 혁신 for a sustainable 미래, and it is expected to establish itself as a leader in anticipating 미래 산업 changes.
