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1172 Cheoinseong-ro, Idong-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
+82 31-334-9318
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Overview
- Summary
- GUARDNEC Co., Ltd. is a specialized company developing and manufacturing advanced materials, including fuel cells, graphite, copper foil, thermovariable, and conductive materials. The company primarily produces gas diffusion layers (GDL), a core component for hydrogen fuel cell and water electrolysis systems, and thermal management films for secondary batteries. It holds world-first roll-to-roll large-area artificial graphite production technology and proprietary nanofiber electrospinning technology, positioning itself as an innovative enterprise. GUARDNEC aims for localization of hydrogen fuel cell materials and global market expansion, aligning with the era of eco-friendly energy.GUARDNEC Co., Ltd. is a specialized company developing and manufacturing advanced materials, including fuel cells, graphite, copper foil, thermovariable, and conductive materials. The company primarily produces gas diffusion layers (GDL), a core component for hydrogen fuel cell and water electrolysis systems, and thermal management films for secondary batteries. It holds world-first roll-to-roll large-area artificial graphite production technology and proprietary nanofiber electrospinning technology, positioning itself as an innovative enterprise. GUARDNEC aims for localization of hydrogen fuel cell materials and global market expansion, aligning with the era of eco-friendly energy.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Fuel cell and water electrolysis materials include gas diffusion layers (GDL) produced with proprietary manufacturing methods, capable of various thicknesses from ultra-thin (50㎛) to thick (1000㎛). Utilizing nanofiber electrospinning and high-temperature heat treatment technology, the production process is significantly streamlined compared to conventional carbon paper methods. This represents a next-generation material technology optimized for the high efficiency, lightweight, and high output requirements of hydrogen fuel cells. Furthermore, the company develops and produces electrolyte membrane fixing films that maintain MEA shape and prevent gas leakage. Porous Transfer Film like KINECS NF-PTF 3L is also part of its fuel cell product line.Fuel cell and water electrolysis materials include gas diffusion layers (GDL) produced with proprietary manufacturing methods, capable of various thicknesses from ultra-thin (50㎛) to thick (1000㎛). Utilizing nanofiber electrospinning and high-temperature heat treatment technology, the production process is significantly streamlined compared to conventional carbon paper methods. This represents a next-generation material technology optimized for the high efficiency, lightweight, and high output requirements of hydrogen fuel cells. Furthermore, the company develops and produces electrolyte membrane fixing films that maintain MEA shape and prevent gas leakage. Porous Transfer Film like KINECS NF-PTF 3L is also part of its fuel cell product line.
- Graphite materials involve the world's first roll-to-roll large-area artificial graphite production technology, secured with a 17 billion KRW investment in 2017. This technology enables the production of high-quality roll-type graphite films based on proprietary know-how and patented technologies, including shrinkage/expansion control with temperature changes, auxiliary jigs for PI sintering, and sintering temperature management.Graphite materials involve the world's first roll-to-roll large-area artificial graphite production technology, secured with a 17 billion KRW investment in 2017. This technology enables the production of high-quality roll-type graphite films based on proprietary know-how and patented technologies, including shrinkage/expansion control with temperature changes, auxiliary jigs for PI sintering, and sintering temperature management.
- Thermal shielding and functional tapes originated from the company's beginnings as a display thermal management material specialist, possessing a diverse range of thermal shielding products. It develops and supplies functional tape product lines such as WP-Series (Water Proof Foam Tape), PU-Series (Foam Tape), and PT-Series/CU-Series/AL-Series, offering functions like shock absorption, waterproofing, and EMI shielding.Thermal shielding and functional tapes originated from the company's beginnings as a display thermal management material specialist, possessing a diverse range of thermal shielding products. It develops and supplies functional tape product lines such as WP-Series (Water Proof Foam Tape), PU-Series (Foam Tape), and PT-Series/CU-Series/AL-Series, offering functions like shock absorption, waterproofing, and EMI shielding.
- Nanofiber technology involves the production of PAN (polyacrylonitrile)-based nanofibers using an electrospinning method, forming a 3D network structure. This technology plays a crucial role, particularly in the manufacturing of ultra-thin gas diffusion layers.Nanofiber technology involves the production of PAN (polyacrylonitrile)-based nanofibers using an electrospinning method, forming a 3D network structure. This technology plays a crucial role, particularly in the manufacturing of ultra-thin gas diffusion layers.
- Other advanced materials include copper foil, thermovariable materials, and conductive coatings, demonstrating capabilities to meet diverse industrial demands based on various advanced material technologies.Other advanced materials include copper foil, thermovariable materials, and conductive coatings, demonstrating capabilities to meet diverse industrial demands based on various advanced material technologies.
- Core Advantages
- Unique technology and process innovation involve the significant streamlining of GDL manufacturing processes and cost reduction through nanofiber electrospinning and high-temperature heat treatment technologies. This represents a key competitive advantage, enabling simpler production processes and higher productivity compared to competitors.Unique technology and process innovation involve the significant streamlining of GDL manufacturing processes and cost reduction through nanofiber electrospinning and high-temperature heat treatment technologies. This represents a key competitive advantage, enabling simpler production processes and higher productivity compared to competitors.
- Ultra-thin and high-performance material development capabilities include the completion of development and mass production of ultra-thin gas diffusion layers (GDL) optimized for the lightweight, thin-film, and high-performance trends in hydrogen fuel cells. This is a technical strength contributing to the efficiency improvement of next-generation hydrogen energy systems.Ultra-thin and high-performance material development capabilities include the completion of development and mass production of ultra-thin gas diffusion layers (GDL) optimized for the lightweight, thin-film, and high-performance trends in hydrogen fuel cells. This is a technical strength contributing to the efficiency improvement of next-generation hydrogen energy systems.
- Holding world-first titles includes securing the world's first roll-to-roll large-area artificial graphite production technology, maintaining a unique position in the global market. This factor is advantageous for achieving large-scale production and price competitiveness.Holding world-first titles includes securing the world's first roll-to-roll large-area artificial graphite production technology, maintaining a unique position in the global market. This factor is advantageous for achieving large-scale production and price competitiveness.
- Securing eco-friendly and future growth engines involves being designated as a hydrogen specialized company, focusing on the development of essential materials for hydrogen production and transportation in the era of eco-friendly energy transition. Business expansion through the development of core materials for future mobility, such as thermal management films for secondary batteries and thermal runaway shielding pads.Securing eco-friendly and future growth engines involves being designated as a hydrogen specialized company, focusing on the development of essential materials for hydrogen production and transportation in the era of eco-friendly energy transition. Business expansion through the development of core materials for future mobility, such as thermal management films for secondary batteries and thermal runaway shielding pads.
- A diversified portfolio of advanced materials encompasses a wide range of advanced material technologies and product lines, including fuel cells, graphite, copper foil, thermovariable materials, conductive coatings, thermal shielding, and functional tapes, allowing for flexible responses to demands across various industrial sectors.A diversified portfolio of advanced materials encompasses a wide range of advanced material technologies and product lines, including fuel cells, graphite, copper foil, thermovariable materials, conductive coatings, thermal shielding, and functional tapes, allowing for flexible responses to demands across various industrial sectors.
- Localization and import substitution effects contribute to lowering dependence on foreign sources for core hydrogen fuel cell materials and fostering the development of advanced domestic manufacturing. This is an advantageous factor for securing price competitiveness and supply stability in both domestic and international markets.Localization and import substitution effects contribute to lowering dependence on foreign sources for core hydrogen fuel cell materials and fostering the development of advanced domestic manufacturing. This is an advantageous factor for securing price competitiveness and supply stability in both domestic and international markets.
- Target Industrie
- The hydrogen energy industry benefits from the supply of gas diffusion layers (GDL) and electrolyte membrane fixing films, which are core components of hydrogen fuel cell systems. The company also focuses on the development and application of materials to improve the efficiency of water electrolysis systems.The hydrogen energy industry benefits from the supply of gas diffusion layers (GDL) and electrolyte membrane fixing films, which are core components of hydrogen fuel cell systems. The company also focuses on the development and application of materials to improve the efficiency of water electrolysis systems.
- The secondary battery industry involves the manufacturing and supply of thermal management films for secondary batteries. Development of materials that enhance the safety and performance of secondary batteries, such as Thermal Runaway Shielding Pads.The secondary battery industry involves the manufacturing and supply of thermal management films for secondary batteries. Development of materials that enhance the safety and performance of secondary batteries, such as Thermal Runaway Shielding Pads.
- The display industry utilizes the company's thermal shielding materials and functional tapes for thermal management in display devices.The display industry utilizes the company's thermal shielding materials and functional tapes for thermal management in display devices.
- The mobile and electronic device industry applies artificial graphite films and thermal sheets to solve heat dissipation issues in electronic devices like smartphones. Supply of functional tapes with EMI shielding and shock absorption capabilities.The mobile and electronic device industry applies artificial graphite films and thermal sheets to solve heat dissipation issues in electronic devices like smartphones. Supply of functional tapes with EMI shielding and shock absorption capabilities.
- The automotive industry benefits from the development and supply of fuel cell components for hydrogen electric vehicles through a partnership with Hyundai Motor Company.The automotive industry benefits from the development and supply of fuel cell components for hydrogen electric vehicles through a partnership with Hyundai Motor Company.
- Major Markets
- Efforts to expand into the Asian market, particularly Japan, are underway through the promotion of materials supply related to vanadium all-solid-state batteries.Efforts to expand into the Asian market, particularly Japan, are underway through the promotion of materials supply related to vanadium all-solid-state batteries.
- Sampling efforts are in progress with European companies to enter the European market, where water electrolysis systems are relatively advanced. Plans include exhibiting at a German trade show in 2024 to target the European market.Sampling efforts are in progress with European companies to enter the European market, where water electrolysis systems are relatively advanced. Plans include exhibiting at a German trade show in 2024 to target the European market.
- Certifications/Patents
- Patents include the registration of 'Electronic Tape with Excellent Electronic Wave Shield Function & Radiant Heat Efficiency'. Registration of 'Production Method of Radiant Heat Sheet and Heat Conduction Complex Sheet'. Registration of 'Production Method for Graphite Film using Single Continuous Furnace'. Registration of 'Production Method for Roll-type Graphite Film'. Registration of 'Electronic Tape with Functions of Shock Absorbance, Heat Resistance, and EMI Block'. Registration of 'Waterproof Tape with Functions of Light Escape Prevention and Shock Absorbance'. Registration of 'Complex Sheet with a Function to Reduce the Interference of Electronic Wave and the Reinforce of Thermal Expansion'.Patents include the registration of 'Electronic Tape with Excellent Electronic Wave Shield Function & Radiant Heat Efficiency'. Registration of 'Production Method of Radiant Heat Sheet and Heat Conduction Complex Sheet'. Registration of 'Production Method for Graphite Film using Single Continuous Furnace'. Registration of 'Production Method for Roll-type Graphite Film'. Registration of 'Electronic Tape with Functions of Shock Absorbance, Heat Resistance, and EMI Block'. Registration of 'Waterproof Tape with Functions of Light Escape Prevention and Shock Absorbance'. Registration of 'Complex Sheet with a Function to Reduce the Interference of Electronic Wave and the Reinforce of Thermal Expansion'.
- Certifications include the acquisition of Quality Management System certifications (ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016). Acquisition of Environmental Management System certification (ISO 14001:2015). Acquisition of Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification (ISO 45001:2018). Confirmation as a Material & Part Specialized Company, Venture Company certification, and INNO-Biz confirmation. Selection as a Promising Energy Enterprise by Gyeonggi-do and designation as a Hydrogen Company. Acquisition of Green Technology certification for 'Production technology for the roll-type artificial graphite'.Certifications include the acquisition of Quality Management System certifications (ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016). Acquisition of Environmental Management System certification (ISO 14001:2015). Acquisition of Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification (ISO 45001:2018). Confirmation as a Material & Part Specialized Company, Venture Company certification, and INNO-Biz confirmation. Selection as a Promising Energy Enterprise by Gyeonggi-do and designation as a Hydrogen Company. Acquisition of Green Technology certification for 'Production technology for the roll-type artificial graphite'.
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1172 Cheoinseong-ro, Idong-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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