Post Show Report

EDITORIAL

After three days of demonstrating the bright future of composites, the 2019 edition welcomed more than 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations to more than 6,600 attendees from 49 countries in Seoul. From global brands to visionary startups, these companies set the composite world abuzz with the promise of innovation, knowledge, and networking.

KEY FIGURES

EXHIBITORS
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200+

companies

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88%

satisfaction in 2019

96%

reached their participation objectives

89%

believe exhibiting at JEC Korea is important

VISITORS
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6,600+

professional visits

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88%

satisfaction in 2019

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49

countries

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550

Business Meetings

MEDIA & INNOVATION
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60+

accredited journalists

68%

international articles published

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10

Innovation Awards winners from 8 nationalities

10

rewarded startups

ATTENDANCE

ACTIVITIES represented %

ACTIVITIES exhibited %

Application Sectors exhibited

Automotive
31%

Industrial Equipment

Industrial Equipment
19%

Aerospace

Aerospace
18%

Building & Construction

Building & Construction
10%

Defence, Security & Ballistics

Defence, Security & Ballistics
5%

Sports, Leisure & Recreation

Sports, Leisure & Recreation
5%

Infrastructure & Civil Engineering

Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
3%

Electrical & Electronics

Electrical & Electronics
3%

Railway Vehicles & Infrastructure

Railway Vehicles &  Infrastructure
2%

Medical & Prosthetics

Medical & Prosthetics
1%

Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas
1%

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy
1%

Marine

Marine (Excl. Defence and Oil & Gas)
1%

Application Sectors represented

Automotive
37%

Industrial Equipment

Industrial Equipment
12%

Aerospace

Aerospace
11%

Electrical & Electronics

Electrical & Electronics
10%

Building & Construction

Building & Construction
8%

Sports, Leisure & Recreation

Sports, Leisure & Recreation
5%

Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas
5%

Defence, Security & Ballistics

Defence, Security & Ballistics
4%

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy
3%

Marine

Marine (Excl. Defence and Oil & Gas)
2%

Medical & Prosthetics

Medical & Prosthetics
1%

Infrastructure & Civil Engineering

Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
1%

Railway Vehicles & Infrastructure

Railway Vehicles &  Infrastructure
1%

TOP 5 COUNTRIES

TOP 5 EXHIBITORS COUNTRIES



1. KOREA



2. CHINA



3. TAIWAN



4. GERMANY



5. JAPAN
TOP 5 VISITORS COUNTRIES



1. KOREA



2. CHINA



3. JAPAN



4. TAIWAN



5. USA

Opening Ceremony

On the first day of the 12th edition of JEC Asia 2019, Eric Pierrejean, JEC Group CEO and Yoon Hyuk Bang, President of KCTECH gave a welcoming speech and present JEC Asia 2019’s main features during the opening ceremony.

JEC Asia 2019 Opening Ceremony
Philippe Lefort, French Ambassador to Korea, greeted the audience with a congratulatory speech along with Ha Jin Song, Jeonbuk Provincial Governor, Young Ju KIM, President of KITA (Korea International Trade Association), Jeoung Yeol YU, Deputy Minister of MOTIE (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy), Yong Tae Joo, Director General of Seoul Metropolitan Government and Yang Won KIM, Deputy Mayor of Jeonju and Hyun-mo An hosted the ceremony.

Major announcements of this new edition

Korean government officials local companies and institutes signed three major MOUs

Korean government officials, local companies and institutes signed three major MOUs on JEC Asia 2019 that reflect the national “Golden Triangle” Composites strategy announced in August by Moon Jae-in, President of South Korea. Major economic investments of 7 to 8 trillion won (US$ 5.82 to 6.66) will support this strategy in the next seven years to structure and reinforce the local Composites industry.

Within this context, after three successful JEC Asia shows in Seoul, Eric Pierrejean officially announced the new name of the event, JEC KOREA, as of 2020, in order to promote the Korean composites sector and also to reinforce Seoul’s positioning as THE place to meet for the composites industry in the Asia Pacific region.

Technical Conferences

JEC Asia 2019 held a robust conference program starting with the 14th International Carbon Festival, the Symposium on Carbon Materials, and Composite Technologies in partnership with KCTech. Experts from global companies such as Hyundai Motor Group, Chomarat, Solvay Ventures, but also Airbus, Composites United, and NIO could be found among the speakers.

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3

full days of presentations

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400+

attendees

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40

international speakers

1ST DAY CONFERENCE
ORGANIZED WITH
Composites United
KCtech

Startup Booster

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JEC Startup Booster competition was held for the first time in Asia this year. Five out of the ten finalists are Korea-based, reflecting once again the local economic dynamism. The competition was a great success and rewarded the following startups: Imagine Intelligent Materials (Australia- Bronze award), Dou Ys’ Chem (South Korea – Silver award), and Anisoprint (Russia – Gold award). Three of them won a chance to present their work at JEC World 2020 in Paris next March.

NEW IN 2019 Innovation Stage

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This year JEC Asia featured an exclusive Innovation Stage Program to put the spotlight on the startups that participate in Startup Booster competition. Communications and business experts hosted several sessions on business, management, and marketing. Among others, this stage welcomed Dongki Lee, Executive Managing Director, Innovation & Startup Group at the Korea International Trade Association (KITA); Ellen YE, Investment Director Asia-Pacific, at Solvay Ventures; Henry SHIN, Director, Kolon Composites Innovation Center

Innovation Planet

Innovation Planet
Innovation Planet
Innovation Planet

The Innovation Planet showcased innovation parts and final products using composites in various industries.

Parts and finished products from the following companies have been presented:

SPONSORED BY

Innovation Awards

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The JEC Innovation Awards is a long-established and worldwide program with three simple goals: identify, promote, and reward the most innovative composite solutions in the world. On JEC Asia 2019, the winners have been rewarded for their innovative solutions, in 10 categories:

 

  • Aerospace: Composite Aileron structure – cured in one step – COMPO TECH PLUS SPOL, s r.o. – Czech Republic
  • Automotive – Exterior: Evolution of Painting for CFRP Auto Body Panels – Hyundai Motor Group – South Korea
  • Automotive – Structural: Lightweight Engine Bracket using Hybrid Processing – Hanyang University – South Korea
  • Electrical, Electronics & Appliances: Soluboard® – New PBC paradigm – Jiva Materials Ltd – United Kingdom
  • Industrial Equipment: New paths in preforming: novel machine and process – M&A Dieterle GmbH – Germany
  • Marine: Shape Adaptive Hydrofoil with Fiber-Optic Sensing – University of New South Wales, Amac – Australia
  • Railway: Maglev train CFRP beamJiangsu Hengshen Co., Ltd. – China
  • Renewable Energy: Smart Station – Flying To The Sun – Brazil
  • Smart Composites: Composites 4.0 – CFRP with wireless sensor systems – Daimler AG – Germany
  • Sports & Leisure: TORAYCA® Prepreg ET40 with Superior Formability – Toray Industries, Inc. – Japan

Business Meetings

Through the exclusive Business Meetings Program, JEC Asia 2019 offered visitors and exhibitors access to effective marketing and relationship-building opportunities. These meetings were tailored to the specific needs and priorities of these professionals while allowing them to strengthen their positions, get involved in new programs, and meet new partners.

550 business meetings organized in 2019

Students Program

With the support of MAI Carbon and local universities, the Student Program was also a great success with more than 300 students attending specific conferences and getting to visit the show within a guided tour.

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3

days of presentations

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300+

attendees

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9

exhibitors encountered

IN SPONSORSHIP WITH
Eckert Schulen
MAI iTeCK
Mai Carbon
AMU

JEC PRIVATE Evening party

JEC Asia Evening Party

Reserved to speakers, VIP guests and exhibitors, this exclusive networking reception offered the perfect opportunity for them to meet with composite professionals and make new business connections in an informal and relaxed environment.

OFFICIAL SPONSOR
KCtech

Composites Tours

Composites Tours
Composites Tours
Composites Tours

Four composites sites and institutes tours were also provided to go even further in the discovery of the Korean composites’ ecosystem:

  • Win & Win Co: Facility visit of the archery and bike sites
  • Kookmin University (with Hankuk Carbon): Facility visit of the College of Automotive Engineering
  • KCTech: Facility visit of Iljin Composites and KCTech
  • Hanyang University: Facility visit of Hanyang Structures & Composites Lab

Social Media Exposure

TESTIMONIALS

GREAT THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Official Sponsor

KCtech

Government Support

Jeonbuk
Jeonju

Certification

2019 Sponsors

CARBON KOREA 2021
KCarbon
Ministry of trade

2019 Supporting Partners

JEONBUK
KITA
SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT

SAVE THE DATE

A booth at JEC Korea is the most efficient way to make business with your clients and meet new prospects. From ready to use solutions to custom-made booths, sponsorship packages and media advertisements, JEC Korea will give you the best services to ensure tangible ROI.

JEC Korea 2020