Oriental Union Chemical Corporation produces and sells ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, and other related chemical products.
Business Segments
The company operates through several key segments, each contributing to the company’s overall market presence and operational strength. The primary business segments include:
Ethylene Glycol (EG) segment
This segment encompasses the production of monoethylene glycol (MEG), diethylene glycol (DEG), and ethylene oxide (EO). The company’s EG products are...
Oriental Union Chemical Corporation produces and sells ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, and other related chemical products.
Business Segments
The company operates through several key segments, each contributing to the company’s overall market presence and operational strength. The primary business segments include:
Ethylene Glycol (EG) segment
This segment encompasses the production of monoethylene glycol (MEG), diethylene glycol (DEG), and ethylene oxide (EO). The company’s EG products are essential raw materials for the production of polyester fibers, resins, and antifreeze solutions.
Industrial Gas segment
This segment focuses on the production and sale of gases for industrial applications.
Ethanolamines (EA) segment
This segment serves various markets, including Taiwan, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and America. Ethanolamines are used in the production of detergents, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals.
Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether (EB) segment
This segment is the sole producer of EB in Taiwan, with a domestic market. The company’s EB products are sold in Taiwan, China, Asia Pacific, and Africa. EB is widely used as a solvent in coatings, inks, and cleaning products.
Ethylene Carbonate (EC) segment
This segment supplies products primarily to Chi Mei for the production of polycarbonate (PC), which is used in advanced plastic materials.
Ethylene Oxide Derivatives (EOD) segment
This segment includes products such as AEO, PEG, MPEG, HPEG, TA, and TM, which have extensive applications in various industries. The company holds domestic EOD market, with exports to Southeast Asia, New Zealand, Australia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The FUPY EOD plant primarily serves Eastern China, with additional sales to Northern and Southern China.
Ethylenediamines (EDAs) segment
This segment holds domestic market, with the production exported to North America, India, Southeast Asia, and other regions. EDAs are used in the production of chelating agents, resins, and pharmaceuticals.
Polyethylenamines (PEAs) segment
This segment sells mainly to North America, Japan, Southeast Asia, and China, with applications in wind power compounds and floor coatings.
Business Strategy
The company’s business strategy is centered on sustainable growth, innovation, and the creation of high-value products.
The company’s approach to business strategy includes a strong emphasis on research and development, with a focus on innovative technology and high-level techniques.
Products and Services
The company offers a comprehensive range of chemical products and services, catering to a diverse set of industries and applications. The company’s main product categories include:
Ethylene Oxide and Ethylene Glycol Products: These products are essential raw materials for the production of polyester fibers, resins, and antifreeze solutions. The company’s EG plant produces MEG, DEG, and EO, primarily for the domestic market.
Industrial Gas Products: The company produces and supplies industrial gases for various applications, including manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental management. The company is focused on extending its pipeline business and increasing the sales of high-value CO2.
Ethanolamines (EA): As the only EA manufacturer in Taiwan, the company supplies ethanolamines for use in detergents, pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, and other industries. The company’s EA products are distributed both domestically and internationally.
Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether (EB): The company’s EB products are used as solvents in coatings, inks, and cleaning products. The company is the sole producer of EB in Taiwan, with a strong presence in domestic and export markets.
Ethylene Carbonate (EC): EC is supplied primarily to Chi Mei for the production of polycarbonate, which is used in advanced plastic materials.
Ethylene Oxide Derivatives (EOD): The company’s EOD products, including AEO, PEG, MPEG, HPEG, TA, and TM, have extensive applications in industries such as textiles, detergents, and pharmaceuticals. The company serves both domestic and international markets, with a significant portion of production exported.
Ethylenediamines (EDAs): EDAs are used in the production of chelating agents, resins, and pharmaceuticals. The company exports the majority of its EDAs production to international markets.
Polyethylenamines (PEAs): PEAs are used in wind power compounds and floor coatings, with sales focused on North America, Japan, Southeast Asia, and China.
Geographical Markets
The company serves a wide range of geographical markets, with a strong presence in Taiwan and significant export activities to Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, America, China, New Zealand, Australia, North America, India, Japan, and Latin America. The company’s products are distributed through a combination of direct sales and export channels, ensuring broad market coverage and customer reach.
Customers
The company’s customer base includes a wide range of industries such as plastics, textiles, detergents, pharmaceuticals, coatings, and wind power. The company supplies products to both domestic and international customers, with a strong presence in Taiwan and significant export activities to Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, America, China, New Zealand, Australia, North America, India, Japan, and Latin America.
The company’s customer categories include manufacturers of polyester fibers, resins, antifreeze solutions, detergents, pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, coatings, inks, cleaning products, polycarbonate, chelating agents, and wind power compounds.
Sales and Marketing
The company utilizes a combination of direct sales and export channels to distribute its products to domestic and international markets. The company’s sales and marketing strategy is supported by integrated information platforms and project teams that provide comprehensive technical services to customers.
The company’s investor relations and stakeholder engagement activities are managed through dedicated channels on its official website, ensuring open communication and responsiveness to critical issues.
Government Regulations
The company’s sustainability is reflected in its adherence to the Rules Governing the Preparation and Filing of Sustainability Reports by TWSE Listed Companies, as well as its ongoing efforts to improve environmental performance and social inclusion.
History
Oriental Union Chemical Corporation was founded in 1975. The company was incorporated in 1975.