# KCC doubles glass wool production capacity with expansions at Gimcheon and Munmak plants

KCC is expanding its glass wool factories in Gimcheon and Munmak, South Korea, adding a second production line at Gimcheon and enhancing capacity at Munmak. The expansions will increase production by approximately 80,000 tons (about 110% of current volume), with completion scheduled for October 2023 and March 2023 respectively.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-07-19
- Where: Gimcheon, Gyeongbuk; Munmak, Gangwon-do, South Korea
- Starts operating: Oct 2023
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: approximately 80,000 tons
- Products: glass wool insulation
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [KCC](https://endata.com/companies/22942.md)

## Sources

- [asiae.co.kr](https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2022071908292337668), 2022-07-18: "KCC is significantly strengthening its glass wool production capacity."

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