From March 31 to April 3, 2026, KOREA PACK 2026—the most influential packaging industry event in South Korea and one of the three major packaging exhibitions in Asia—was grandly inaugurated at the Seoul International Convention and Exhibition Center (KINTEX).
As a globally renowned polyurethane manufacturer, Asahi Chemical made a grand appearance with its high-performance flexible packaging adhesives, eco-friendly composite materials, and food and pharmaceutical packaging solutions, showcasing the technological capabilities and sustainable development philosophy of China's new material enterprises to professional buyers from over 50 countries worldwide.
Under the theme "Future, Environment, and Premium Packaging," this exhibition highlights industry trends including green packaging, smart packaging solutions, and food/pharmaceutical safety. At the Sookmyung Chemical Exhibition Hall (Booth No.1B602), the company showcased products such as TPU materials, all-purpose polyester polyols for case packaging, water-based PU ink binders for flexible packaging, and PU ink binders for flexible packaging applications. These solutions cover comprehensive scenarios including food flexible packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, daily chemical composite materials, and paper-plastic composites. With core advantages like high peel strength, heat resistance, anti-transfer properties, low odor emissions, and eco-friendly biodegradability, the exhibits attracted numerous packaging manufacturers, food enterprises, and brand partners from South Korea and Southeast Asia to engage in business discussions.
As a national "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative technologies, and a globally leading polyurethane solutions provider, Asahi Chemical has been deeply engaged in the packaging materials sector for over two decades, with products exported to more than 60 countries and regions. This exhibition participation not only marks Asahi Chemical's strategic focus on the South Korean market but also demonstrates the company's unwavering commitment to driving global packaging industry upgrades through dual drivers of technological innovation and green low-carbon practices, aiming for safer, more efficient, environmentally friendly, and sustainable solutions.
During the exhibition, Asahikawa Chemical's technical and sales teams engaged in in-depth discussions with numerous new and existing clients. They provided customized solutions addressing key challenges such as high machine speed compatibility, medium resistance, environmental compliance, and cost optimization. Multiple collaboration intentions were successfully advanced, further solidifying Asahikawa's leading position in the Asian packaging adhesive industry.
In the future, Asahikawa Chemical will continue to uphold its mission of 'creating a better life for humanity through polyurethane,' persistently developing safer, more environmentally friendly, and higher-performance packaging material solutions to deliver greater value to global clients and collaborate with industry partners to build a new future of green packaging.