2010’s

Jul. 2019 : Builds an additional powder processing factory in Seocheon
May 2015 : Constructs the recycled materials processing factory
Oct. 2013 : Constructs the main runner cover factory
Sep. 2013 : Starts to supply refractories for the operation of Hyundai Steel’s Integrated
Steel Mill Unit 3.
Oct. 2011 : Signs a package contract to supply refractories and build refractory
linings for the construction of Hyundai Steel’s Integrated Steel Mill Unit 3

2000’s

Oct. 2009 : Signs a contract on refractories for the operation of Hyundai Steel’s
Integrated Steel Mill and construction & maintenance services
Oct. 2009 : Relocates HQ; Holds a completion ceremony for Dangjin Factory
(in Dangjin, Chungnam Province)
Apr. 2008 : Acquires Seocheon Powder Processing Factory
Dec. 2007 : Signs a package contract to supply refractories and build refractory linings
for the construction of Hyundai Steel’s Integrated Steel Mill Unit 1
and Unit 2
Jul. 2005 : Participates in a joint venture to establish Yinkou New East Refractories
Co., Ltd in China
Oct. 2000 : Listed on the stock exchange

Jan. 1995 : Company is renamed to Korea Refractories Co., Ltd. (KRC)
Dec. 1990 : Obtains a license to build a corporate R&D center (Ministry of Science
and Technology, No. 485)

Jan. 1985 : Completes the construction of the monolithic refractories factory
Sep. 1983 : Signs a technological partnership with Combustion-Eng.
(currently VESUVIUS) in the U.S.
Jul. 1980 : The current management acquires the company

Jun. 1974 : The construction of Jinyeong Factory is completed; company is renamed to
Korea Special Refractories Co., Ltd
May 1973 : Korea Special Refractories Shop is founded