# Kolon Industries to build $48 million airbag plant in Vietnam

Kolon Industries Inc announced plans to invest KRW 70 billion (US$48 million) to build a new integrated airbag manufacturing plant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to supply airbag materials to Autoliv. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2028.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-12-12
- Where: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Value: $48.0M
- Starts operating: 2028
- Status: announced
- Products: airbag materials, airbag cushions, airbags
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Kolon Industries](https://endata.com/companies/25976.md)
- [Autoliv](https://endata.com/companies/7611.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [just-auto.com](https://www.just-auto.com/news/kolon-to-build-new-airbag-plant-in-vietnam/), 2025-12-12: "This long-term supply deal demonstrates that Kolon Industries' automotive materials capabilities are recognized globally."

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