Jang Yeon-Cheol of TAK wins the Ministerial Commendation
Jang Yeon-Cheol, the Process Technology Manager at Toray Advanced Materials Korea (TAK), was honored with the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation at the Government Awards Ceremony for Eco-Industrial Development. The award recognizes his contributions to promoting resource circulation and advancing carbon neutrality.Manager Jang led the development of an innovative technology that reprocesses waste generated from the PPS production line into recycled resin. This advancement enabled a shift from a landfill-dependent disposal model to a circular production system. The technology builds upon the filter press process introduced in 2019 and has delivered meaningful reductions in both manufacturing costs and environmental impact.“Realizing environmental value has been all the more meaningful thanks to my colleagues,” said Manager Jang. “I will continue to enhance eco-friendly process technologies and practice ESG-driven management.”Hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the ceremony aims to promote a sustainable industrial ecosystem by recognizing individuals and organizations contributing to resource circulation and carbon neutrality.