Samhwa Paints is
writing the history of paint.

07 Won 2023 Red Dot Design Award.

04 Developed IN-CAN Smart System for real-time verification of color information.

03 Obtained Norwegian marine industry certificates on 10 paints for offshore plants.

02 Launched and published Color Collection Plus, a new book of 1,200 colors.

02 Registered a patent on an ingredient for anti-scratch matte paints.

01 Won the grand prize at A.N.D. Awards 2022, the largest awards for digital commercial films in Korea.

01 Entered into a partnership with Ard, an Italian paint company.

10 Launched Jayeongachi, a collection of eco-friendly, biomaterial-based paints for indoor use.

08 Became the first in Korea to develop a successful high-biomass-content phase change material paint.

05 Registered a patent on an insulated, high-tensile and anti-slip packing material and the method of application.

04 Obtained USDA certification on eco-friendly paints for indoor use.

04 Launched a guidebook on inclusive color designs.

03 Developed an epoxy sealant for semiconductor packaging.

02 Became the first in Korea to develop a successful biomass paint to serve as an ingredient in a PCM.

02 Won two awards at A.N.D. Awards 2021.

12 Registered a patent on a component for a non-inflammable paint for colored PCM steel sheets.

10 Registered a patent on a component for colored gilding paints and an automotive part using the same.

10 Registered a patent on a polyurea composition for waterproof membrane undercoating and a method for waterproof structure construction using the same.

09 Registered a patent on a method for stabilizing painted layers using a porous coat replacement and the eco-friendly heavy-duty coating agent manufactured using the same.

09 Registered a patent on a painting method using water-soluble paints with high affinity for oil-soluble paints and the eco-friendly heavy-duty coating agent manufactured using the same.

06 Registered a patent on a composite waterproofing method that involves an eco-friendly polyurethane waterproof coating agent and a waterproof sheet.

06 Registered a patent on the composition for an eco-friendly, antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal, and easy-to-clean water-soluble paint.

06 Registered a patent on an adhesive composition and an adhesive sheet.

05 Registered a patent on a composition for eco-friendly and heavy-duty paints that can be applied to steel-frame structures in highly humid environments and the eco-friendly heavy-duty coating agent manufactured using the same.

04 Registered a patent on a carbonate compound containing fluorosulfonyl group, the method of its manufacture and its application.

04 Held a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the company's foundation and declare its future vision.

03 Registered a patent on a two-liquid complex waterproof eco-friendly polyurethane composition and the method of its manufacture.

01 Registered a patent on a two-layered insulated and waterproofing method of painting using two-coat water-soluble insulated waterproof paints for rooftops.

01 Launched Ansim Doctor, a collection of antiviral paints.

11 Developed Korea's first antiviral paints.

11 Daewoon Tech Inc. became Inno F&I Inc.

10 Won the President's Award for Chemical Industry Day.

10 Added Daewoon Tech Inc. as an affiliate company.

10 Registered a patent on a solvent-free two-component paint composition for antistatic epoxy flooring, the manufacturing method thereof, and antistatic epoxy flooring using the same.

06 Acquired a patent for the method of manufacturing a water-soluble, acrylic- and phenolic-modified epoxy resin.

03 Registered a patent on a colored PCM steel sheet with composite texture and the manufacturing method thereof.

02 Became the first paint company in Korea to obtain a pet product safety certification.

01 Registered a patent on a method of manufacturing a fluorinated methacrylate compound.

01 Registered a patent on a method of manufacturing sulton derivatives.

12 Won the Korea Industrial Safety Association Award for Contribution to Industrial Safety.

07 Established Samhwa Paints South India Pvt. Ltd.

03 Daelim Chemical Inc.became Samhwa-Daelim Chemicals Inc.

03 Developed a UV-proof paint for coating screen protector films for mobile phones and computers.

01 Established Samhwa Material Technology (Guangdong) Ltd. in China.

09 Added Daelim Chemical Co., Ltd. as an affiliate company.

08 Completed construction of Samhwa-VH Co., Ltd. plant in Vietnam.

05 Established Samhwa Haiphong Paint LLC in Vietnam.

04 Registered a patent on a quick-drying solvent-free epoxy coating device and the construction method using the same.

02 Registered a patent on a method for manufacturing a spiro quarternary ammonium salt.

02 Registered a patent on a polyester resin composition and the manufacturing method thereof.

01 Registered a patent on a method for manufacturing a fluorine-containing dialkyl carbonate compound.

01 Registered a patent on a paint for coating edges of formwork panels.

12 Received the Model Environmental Protector Award (Hangang River Basin Environmental Administration).

11 Received the Model Resource-Circulating Company Award.

05 Registered a patent on a method for manufacturing oil-based stains.

04 Registered a patent on an eco-friendly and solvent-free epoxy foamable paint composition with excellent fire resistance and a coating method using the same.

03 Recognized for exemplary disclosure practices on the securities market.

02 Registered a patent on a method for manufacturing difluoro-alcohol compounds.

01 Registered a patent on an organic-inorganic hybrid coating composition for plated steel sheets.

11 Registered a patent on a thermosensitive paint composition using silicone resin and the manufacturing method thereof.

11 Registered a patent on an eco-friendly, high-gloss, water-based acrylic resin, its manufacturing method, and a paint containing it.

11 Won an award for contributing to environmental conservation.

09 Registered a patent on an acid-detecting oil-based paint.

09 Registered a patent on a UV-cured hard coat composition.

08 Established Samhwa-VH Co., Ltd. in Vietnam.

08 Received commendation as a model business for environmental management.

07 Registered a patent on a highly transparent acrylic semi-gloss powder coat.

07 Registered a patent on a UV-cured antibacterial paint composition.

06 Registered a patent on a colored UV-cured transparent paint composition for PCM.

05 Registered a patent on a temperature-sending substrate with multiple layers of film and the method for coating the same.

03 Established Samhwa Paints India Pvt. Ltd.

01 Added UCH Partners Inc. and UCH Credit Microcredit Company LLC as affiliate companies.

12 Incorporated Home N Tones.

04 Registered a patent on a composition for wood formwork.

08 Registered a patent on a fluororesin paint for solar cell backsheet coating.

03 Registered a patent on a manually applicable polyurea paint.

02 Acquired KOLAS (Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) accreditation as an internationally recognized agency for mechanical and chemical testing.

01 Added Samhwa Logitech Co., Ltd. as an affiliate company.

12 Opened the Home N Tones flagship store.

11 Registered a patent on a film forming method and the painting tools involved.

04 Became the first Korean paint company to obtain an allergy care certificate from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

03 Launched the Gongju plant into operation.

01 Registered a patent on a UV-cured painting composition for forming silver film.

01 Became the first Korean paint company to obtain an allergy care certificate from the Korean Asthma and Allergy Foundation (KAAF).

11 Won the grand prize at the Korea Color Awards (Korea Society of Color Studies).

09 Registered as a qualified supplier of painting and coating materials to nuclear power plants.

08 Registered a patent on a solvent-free epoxy paint composition containing liquid Nano-silver and the manufacturing method thereof.

06 Added SM2 Networks Co., Ltd. as an affiliate company.

02 Entered a technology agreement with DuPont Inc.

02 Entered a technology agreement with NCS Color AB, a Swedish color consulting firm.

01 Registered a patent on a UV-cured paint composition.

08 Established Samhwa Paints (M) SDN. BHD. in Malaysia.

01 Registered a patent on a water-soluble acryl-modified epoxy ester resin composition and the manufacturing method thereof.

11 Obtained KOSHA 18001 safety and health management certificate (Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency).

10 Established Samhwa Paints Vina Co. Ltd. in Vietnam.

10 Registered a patent on a polyurethane binder for mixing cork chips, a cork-mixing composition using the same, and an elastic flooring material using the same.

10 Registered a patent on a bicycle path paint, the method of its application, and a bicycle paint.

03 Added Koa Net Co., Ltd. as an affiliate company.

04 Registered a patent on a functional silane-cured urethane-modified polysiloxane paint composition.

01 Registered a patent on a non-foaming water-based flame paint composition.

12 Launched the Gimhae plant into operation.

02 Registered a patent on a non-aqueous dispersible acrylic urethane paint composition for reducing odor.

02 Registered a patent on a paint composition for hinges.

12 Registered a patent on a high-density oil-based foamable fire-resistant paint composition and the coating method thereof.

12 Received the Minister of Environment Award for contribution to environmental conservation.

10 Registered a patent on a waterproofing and flooring construction method using thixotropic urethane and fiber sheets (exclusive license granted).

06 Won the Grand Prize at the Eco-friendly Management Awards (product category).

05 Registered a patent on an anti-corrosion composition for aluminum surface treatment and paint composition using the same

05 Registered a patent on a nano-inorganic paint composition for coating halogen lamps and the manufacturing method thereof.

04 Obtained Reliability Standards certification.

01 Registered a patent on a heat-cured epoxy-modified acrylic resin composition or a polyester resin composition and the heat-drying transparent paint composition containing the same.

12 Registered a patent on a heat-insulating performance waterproofing topcoat composition and the coating method thereof.

11 Registered a patent on a method for manufacturing water-based organic/inorganic composite paints.

10 Launched Samhwa Paint Industry Factory 2 into operation (not including Powchem Co., Ltd.).

09 Merged with Powchem Co., Ltd.

07 Acquired certification for 2-hour organic oil-based fireproof paints.

06 Registered a patent on a polyurea resin composition for embossing painting and the embossing painting method using the same (non-exclusive license granted).

05 Registered a patent on a reflective paint composition for plastic guardrails

05 Registered a patent on a water-dispersible acrylic resin composition, a paint composition containing the same, and the manufacturing method thereof.

02 Signed a technology transfer agreement with Streicolor AG, Switzerland.

01 Won a second-place award at the Gyeonggi Environment GREEN Awards.

12 Registered a patent on a non-adhesive paint composition.

12 Selected as a model environmental management business.

09 Registered a patent on a one-component epoxy paint composition that dries at room temperature.

07 Won the grand prize at the Eco-Friendly Management Awards (business category).

07 Registered a patent on a solvent-soluble epoxy resin composition and paint containing the same.

07 Registered a patent on a water-soluble urethane resin composition for PCM base coating and paint containing the same.

06 Registered a patent on an organic-type hydrophilic agent composition for hydrophilic treatment of aluminum surfaces and the manufacturing method thereof.

05 Became the first in Korea to obtain the Excellent-grade Eco-Friendly Quality Certificate.

02 Registered a patent on an acrylic resin composition for UV protection and an acrylic paint containing the same.

01 Established Samhwa Paints (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd. in China.

01 Registered a patent on a low-odor acrylic resin composition.

12 Registered a patent on an unsaturated polyester resin composition and a UV-cured paint using the same.

11 Registered a patent on a hydrophilic surface treatment and paint composition containing the same.

10 Registered a patent on a method for manufacturing a curing agent composition for silicone-modified acrylic resins.

07 Acquired the Eco-Label (Mark) certification.

12 Registered a patent on a method for manufacturing a latent hardener and one-component polyurethane composition containing the same.

10 Entered into a technical partnership for plastic paints with Nagashima Corp., Japan.

09 Obtained formal approval from the Korea Register of Shipping on Polymaster MG 508NT and 3 other types of paints.

09 Obtained a certificate for the fire-resistant structure of a one-hour oil-based fire-resistant paint (Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology).

08 Acquired IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) sports polyurethane certification.

07 Registered a patent on an emulsion polymerization method for manufacturing fine particles with internal pores.

03 Acquired ISO 14001 environmental management system certification (Korea Management Association).

03 Obtained a US patent for electromagnetic wave-blocking paint.

11 Developed Korea’s first flame-retardant paint for cables.

11 Acquired the NT mark and received a Presidential Award for commercialization of new technology.

11 Obtained KOSHA 2000 safety and health management certification (Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency).

08 Selected as a product worthy of featuring at the 36th International Skills Olympics.

04 Signed an exclusive supply agreement with BASF Coating for automobile repair paints.

06 Expanded the pipe canning factory.

05 Established Weihai Sanhwa Paint Co., Ltd.

03 Acquired fire-resistant paint certification.

03 Developed an electromagnetic wave-blocking paint.

1999.10 Entered into a technology transfer agreement (for pipe paints) with DIC, Japan.

1998.05 Expanded the PCM factory.

1998.04 Obtained ISO 9001 quality system certification (Korea Management Association).

1998.04 Obtained ISO 14001 environmental management system certification (Korean Standards Association).

1997.03 Obtained formal approval on fire-retardant paints (Korea Fire Quality Testing Corporation).

1996.06 Entered exclusive distributorship agreement with ICI Autocolor, UK, on automobile repair paints.

1996.03 Obtained approval on the quality of heavy-duty paints (Korea Register of Shipping).

1996.02 Established Powchem Co., Ltd. (for powder paint production).

1995.05 Entered a technology transfer agreement (on powder paints) with Poudroc Coatings, France.

1994.02 Entered a technology transfer agreement (on PCM paints) with Akzo Rhenacoat S.A., France.

1993.09 Listed on Korea Exchange.

1993.07 Completed and began operating the Ansan factory.

1988.10 Established Chugoku Samhwa Paint Co., Ltd. in collaboration with Chugoku Marine Paints Co., Ltd., Japan.

1988.10 Won the Best Product Award at the Excellent Products Exhibition

1987.11 Entered into a technology transfer agreement (PCM paints) with Nihon Oil Co., Ltd., Japan.

1985.07 Obtained the KS Mark for the second factory in Yongin.

1982.02 Signed a technology transfer agreement (heavy-duty anti-corrosive paints) with AMERON, USA.

1979.09 Received quality approval for anti-corrosion and antifouling paints (Korea Register of Shipping).

1976.05 Developed Korea’s first fire-retardant paint.

1971.09 Acquired an invention patent for a road sign paint and a rust-prevention paint.

1968.11 Won the Best Product Award at the Excellent Products Exhibition.

1968.10 Acquired the KS Mark (currently KSM6010 and 20 other types).

1965.01 Selected as an excellent product at the 1st Excellent Construction Materials Exhibition.

1964.07 Company name becomes Samhwa Paints Industrial Co., Ltd.

04 Established as Donghwa Industrial Co., Ltd.