Milestone
In every transformation, LCY strives to be a leader in shaping a prosperous world. Guided by our commitment to sustainability, we provide solutions to everyday challenges through scientific innovation. Our focus extends beyond industry-specific needs, but contributing to the world at large.
4th transformation
2024
The March to Carbon Neutrality
2022
Established CTSP preparation office
2021
Acquired Bridgestone assets
2019
- Acquired by KKR and went private
- Acquired BioAmber assets in Sarnia, and established a bio technology division
2018
Zhenjiang Lee Chang Yung General Chemical Co., Ltd. is rename to LCY PERFORMANCE MATERIALS CORP., ZHENJIANG, CHINA
2015
Corporate R&D Center obtains U.S. LEED Green Building certification and Taiwan Diamond Grade Green Building Label.
3rd transformation
1990
Global expansion
2014
Corporate R&D Center in Nanzi, Kaohsiung started operation.
2013
- Both LCY Chemical's Ta-she Site and E-Chem Building of Linyuan Site obtained Green Factory Label.
- The third SBS plant at LCY Chemical Huizhou Site began production.
2012
The R&D Center in Nanzi, Kaohsiung broke ground.
2011
Kaohsiung Siaogong Site's SEBS line began mass production.
2010
TPSi Corp. starts producing polysilicon.
2009
- Zhenjiang LCY General Chemical's expansion of Methyl Isobuytl Ketone plant was completed and production began.
- The second SBS plant at LCY Chemical Huizhou Site began production.
2008
Began production of SBS plant in Huizhou, China
2007
Sets up joint venture Polysilicon plant in Taiwan.
2006
Acquired TPP (listed on TSE)that produces PP and derivatives.
2005
- Zhenjiang LCY GENERAL CHEMICAL CO., LTD. Expansion of Methylal and Paraformaldehyde plants were completed and production began.
- Zhenjiang LCY GENERAL CHEMICAL CO Formaldehyde plant expanded and began trail run.
- The Iso-Propyl Alcohol Plant at LCY Chemical Kaohsiung Linyuan Site completed the expansion and began production.
- Kaohsiung Siaogang Site of LCY Chemical obtained ISO 14001:2004 certification.
- LCY Elastomers L.P. SBS Plant completed the expansion and began Production.
- Established the SBS plant in Huizhou and signed a long-term purchase and supply agreement with CSPS for the supply of Styrene and Butadiene Monomer.
- Established Huizhou LCY Rubber Corp.
- Incorporated the SAP Enterprise Resource Planning system.
2004
- EstablishedLCY Elastomers L.P. in Baytown, Texas , U.S.A.
- Zhenjiang LCY General Chemical Co., Ltd began the production of Methylal.
- QAFAC built an Ammonia plant and a second Methanol plant.
2003
Acquired Polimeri Europa S.P.A.'s SBS Plant in Baytown , Texas , U.S.A.
2002
- The second SBS plant at LCY Chemical Kaohsiung Siaogang Site began production
- Head Office obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification.
- LCY Chemical Kaohsiung Site obtained ISO 14001:1996 certification.
- Zhenjiang LCY General Chemical Co., Ltd. began production of Formaldehyde and Paraformaldehyde.
2001
Kaohsiung Linyuan Site and Siaogang Site of LCY Chemical obtained ISO 14001:1996 certification.
1999
- QAFAC began production.
- The electronic grade chemical plant at Kaohsiung Linyuan Site began production.
1998
- The second Pentaerythritol plant at LCY Chemical Kaohsiung Site began trial run.
- Kaohsiung Cianjhen Site of LCY Chemical obtained ISO 14001:1996certification.
1997
- Established LCY TECHNOLOGY CO.
- Established Zhenjiang LCY General Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Established Zhenjiang LCY Warehousing & Storage Co., Ltd.
1996
- The SBS plant at Kaohsiung Siaogang Site of LCY CHEMICAL completed trial run.
- Head Office, Kaohsiung Site, Linyuan Site, and Siaogang Site obtained ISO 9002 certification.
1995
- LCY CHEMICAL Kaohsiung Linyuan LPG storage tanks were completed and began operation.
- Invested in Qatar Fuel Additive Co. (QAFAC) in Qatar that produces Methanol and MTBE.
1994
Kaohsiung Cianjhen Site of LCY CHEMICAL obtained ISO 9002 certification.
1992
LCY CHEMICAL Kaohsiung Sodium Formate plant began production.
1990
LCY CHEMICAL Kaohsiung Pentaerythritol plant began production.
2nd transformation
1965
Shift to chemical engineering
1989
The LCY Co., Ltd., Pingtung Site is established to manufacture steel drums, making 50GL drums with the NKK Japan-based machine.
1987
The second Formaldehyde plant at Kaohsiung Site of LCY CHEMICAL began production.
1985
- The LCY Co., Ltd., Machinery Plant is established to engage mainly in chemical plant design, planning, and construction.
- LCY Co., Ltd., Pingtung Xinyuan Plant 1 is established to engage mainly in the production of 50% choline chloride as livestock feed additive.
1983
- The Iso-Propyl Alcohol, Acetone, and Methyl Isobuytl Ketone plants at Kaohsiung Linyuan Site of LCY CHEMICAL began production.
- The Choline Chloride plant at Kaohsiung Linyuan Site began production.
1982
- The Hsinchu Methyl Amines and Dimethyl Formamide plants of LCY CHEMICAL began production.
- Lee Chang Yung Lumber renamed LCY Co., Ltd.
1980
The Hsinchu Dimethyl Sulfate plant of LCY CHEMICAL began production.
1979
- The Kaohsiung Cianjhen Site of LCY CHEMICAL was established.
- The Formaldehyde, Dimethyl Ether, Paraformaldehyde and Hexamine plants of LCY CHEMICAL in Hsinchu began production.
- The Kaohsiung Linyuan Site of LCY CHEMICAL was established.
1977
LCY CHEMICAL CORP listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange.
1975
Lee Chang Yung Lumber Pingtung Site was established for manufacturing plywood
1973
- The LCY CHEMICAL Methanol plant in Hsinchu began production.
- The LCY CHEMICAL Formaldehyde and Urea Formaldehyde Resin plant in Kaohsiung began production.
1972
The Kaohsiung Site of LCY CHEMICAL was established.
1971
The Hsinchu Site of LCY CHEMICAL was established.
1967
The formaldehyde and Urea Formaldehyde Resin plant of LCY CHEMICAL in Hsichi began production.
1966
LCY Lumber Keelung Plywood Plant was established.
1965
LCY CHEMICAL was founded.
1st transformation
1950s
Strategic pivot to log trade
1959
The predecessor of LCY CHEMICAL CORP is LCY Lumber Co., with offices on Bade Road Section 4, Taipei (currently the LCY GROUP head office).
LCY Lumber engages mainly in the export of plywood. The lumber plant in Taipei is now the headquarters of LCY GROUP.
1915
LCY Lumber is established.