# Kolon Industries to double aramid fiber production in Gumi by 2023

Kolon Industries announced it will double its annual aramid fiber output from 7,500 tons to 15,000 tons by expanding its production line in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, by 2023.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-06-24
- Where: Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
- Starts operating: 2023
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 15,000 tons per year
- Products: aramid fibers (Heracron), aramid tire cords
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [businesskorea.co.kr](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=70397), 2021-06-25: "The company announced on June 24 that it will ramp up its annual output from 7,500 tons to 15,000 tons by expanding its aramid fiber production line in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, by 2023."

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