Oriental Union Chemical Corporation

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Founded in 1975, Oriental Union Chemical Corporation became a publicly listed company in 1987 and with a current capital of about NT$7.7 billion. OUCC was originally a joint venture with a multinational corporation, and it is now the major petrochemical force within the Far Eastern Group. Over the three decades, OUCC has constantly improved its core ethylene oxide processing technology and has become a major supplier of ethylene glycol and ethylene oxide derivatives in Taiwan and throughout the Asia-Pacific Region. Chemical companies are facing unprecedented raw material costs from the rise in oil prices. In Asian markets there is increased competition from new ethylene glycol (EG) plants in China and the Middle East. In response to these challenges OUCC has developed a multi-pronged strategy involving a series of expansion projects and enhancing its core businesses to maintain a competitive edge in the petrochemical industry. Another tactic is the diversification into specialty products and fine chemicals. The goal is to lessen the impact of cyclical changes in raw material by building on existing talents and skills to increase competitiveness. Other actions aimed at keeping OUCC strong include the introduction of a "Six Sigma" quality initiative, cost reductions, elimination…  Click for details>>